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Wages here and around the country - how do they compare?
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| Posted by: Joe Byrnes |
5/18/2007 6:25 AM |
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released data showing wages for many different jobs categories, including the wages for Marion County, also know as the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.
It's no surprise that our pay compares poorly to wages throughout Florida and the country. Our average annual wage is $31,540, compared to $35,820 for Florida and $39,190 for the United States as a whole.
This most recent data, which was released today, is for May 2006.
Using the BLS interactive data system, I've created three PDF charts that you can search if you like. Or you can explore the government data yourself at www.bls.gov/oes/.
Unfortunately, some of our obvious job categories - like secondary school teachers and farm managers - aren't listed for the Ocala MSA.
Here are some examples of what you'll find:
- Our 1,980 registered nurses earn $51,690 a year on average, compared to $56,710 in all of Florida and $59,730 throughout the United States.
- Our 300 lawyers average $84,550, compared to $106,320 in Florida and $113,660 nationwide.
- Our 30 funeral directors average $51,910, compared to $47,770 in Florida and $57,250 nationwide.
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