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<\/a><\/p>\nAverage Salary in the US<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\nThe latest\u00a0data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>\u00a0(BLS) shows the following salary trends for the second quarter of 2025:<\/p>\n\n- The median weekly earnings of full-time workers in the USA are $1,196.<\/li>\n
- Women are earning just 81.1% of this median compared to men ($1,078 weekly compared to $1,330 weekly).<\/li>\n
- The women\u2019s-to-men\u2019s earnings ratio varied by race and ethnicity.<\/li>\n
- Full-time Hispanic workers earned less ($947) than their Black ($991), White ($1,225) and Asian ($1,553) counterparts.<\/li>\n
- Those working in management, professional and related occupations had the highest median weekly earnings ($1,907 for men and $1,429 for women).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Factors that Influence Salary Growth for 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\nThese are the main factors that you can expect to influence how much you earn at different stages of your working life.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/strong><\/p>\nA good qualification from a respected institution will help you to start at the higher end of the salary scale. According to the BLS, college graduates with advanced degrees are earning as much as $5,346 a week, while full-time workers with bachelor\u2019s degrees are making $1,732 and those with no college qualifications are earning just $960 weekly.<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\nWith each year you spend in a particular role, sector or industry, you can expect to develop your skills and knowledge, increasing your salary potential alongside these.<\/p>\n
Age:<\/strong><\/p>\nAge and experience will increase together throughout your career. We\u2019ll discuss age and earnings in more detail later in this post.<\/p>\n
Industry:<\/strong><\/p>\nSalaries vary across different industries around the US, depending on the level of skill and education required for each job. For example, while those in management positions have the highest median weekly earnings, workers in service occupations currently earn the least, at $882 for men and $706 for women.<\/p>\n
Company:<\/strong><\/p>\nWhether the company you work for is big or small, and whether it has a traditional or progressive culture will also affect what you earn there.<\/p>\n
Gender and race:<\/strong><\/p>\nWomen of all ethnicities are earning less than their male counterparts across the board:<\/p>\n
\n- White women currently earn 81.1% as much as white men<\/li>\n
- Black women earn 89.5% as much as Black men<\/li>\n
- Asian women earn 77.5% as much as Asian men<\/li>\n
- Hispanic women earn 87.6% as much as Hispanic men<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Location:<\/strong><\/p>\nAverage income will also vary depending on where you\u2019re based. For example, Forbes lists Massachusetts, New York and California as the\u00a0highest-paying states<\/a>, while Mississippi, Arkansas and West Virginia are at the lowest end of the spectrum.<\/p>\nWhat should you expect to earn at your age?<\/span><\/h2>\nTeens and Twenties:<\/strong><\/p>\nWhile teenagers are in the lowest salary group, working a summer job can help you to save up towards further studies. The\u00a0median salary for 16-19-year-olds<\/a>\u00a0in America is $679 per week, which adds up to $35,308 per year.<\/p>\nEmployees and job hunters in their twenties can use their skillsets and education as solid motivating factors for more money. The median salary for 20-24-year-olds in the USA is $784 per week, which totals $40,768 per year.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a significant jump from the early to the late twenties, with Americans aged 25-34 earning a median salary of $1,136 per week ($59,072 per year). Of course, your salary at this age will also depend on some of the other factors listed above.<\/p>\n
Thirties and Forties:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe\u00a0BLS<\/a>\u00a0shows that median weekly earnings are highest for men and women aged 35 to 64.<\/p>\n
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- The median weekly earnings of full-time workers in the USA are $1,196.<\/li>\n
- Women are earning just 81.1% of this median compared to men ($1,078 weekly compared to $1,330 weekly).<\/li>\n
- The women\u2019s-to-men\u2019s earnings ratio varied by race and ethnicity.<\/li>\n
- Full-time Hispanic workers earned less ($947) than their Black ($991), White ($1,225) and Asian ($1,553) counterparts.<\/li>\n
- Those working in management, professional and related occupations had the highest median weekly earnings ($1,907 for men and $1,429 for women).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Factors that Influence Salary Growth for 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
These are the main factors that you can expect to influence how much you earn at different stages of your working life.<\/p>\n
Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n
A good qualification from a respected institution will help you to start at the higher end of the salary scale. According to the BLS, college graduates with advanced degrees are earning as much as $5,346 a week, while full-time workers with bachelor\u2019s degrees are making $1,732 and those with no college qualifications are earning just $960 weekly.<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n
With each year you spend in a particular role, sector or industry, you can expect to develop your skills and knowledge, increasing your salary potential alongside these.<\/p>\n
Age:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Age and experience will increase together throughout your career. We\u2019ll discuss age and earnings in more detail later in this post.<\/p>\n
Industry:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Salaries vary across different industries around the US, depending on the level of skill and education required for each job. For example, while those in management positions have the highest median weekly earnings, workers in service occupations currently earn the least, at $882 for men and $706 for women.<\/p>\n
Company:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Whether the company you work for is big or small, and whether it has a traditional or progressive culture will also affect what you earn there.<\/p>\n
Gender and race:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Women of all ethnicities are earning less than their male counterparts across the board:<\/p>\n
- \n
- White women currently earn 81.1% as much as white men<\/li>\n
- Black women earn 89.5% as much as Black men<\/li>\n
- Asian women earn 77.5% as much as Asian men<\/li>\n
- Hispanic women earn 87.6% as much as Hispanic men<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Average income will also vary depending on where you\u2019re based. For example, Forbes lists Massachusetts, New York and California as the\u00a0highest-paying states<\/a>, while Mississippi, Arkansas and West Virginia are at the lowest end of the spectrum.<\/p>\n
What should you expect to earn at your age?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Teens and Twenties:<\/strong><\/p>\n
While teenagers are in the lowest salary group, working a summer job can help you to save up towards further studies. The\u00a0median salary for 16-19-year-olds<\/a>\u00a0in America is $679 per week, which adds up to $35,308 per year.<\/p>\n
Employees and job hunters in their twenties can use their skillsets and education as solid motivating factors for more money. The median salary for 20-24-year-olds in the USA is $784 per week, which totals $40,768 per year.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a significant jump from the early to the late twenties, with Americans aged 25-34 earning a median salary of $1,136 per week ($59,072 per year). Of course, your salary at this age will also depend on some of the other factors listed above.<\/p>\n
Thirties and Forties:<\/strong><\/p>\n
The\u00a0BLS<\/a>\u00a0shows that median weekly earnings are highest for men and women aged 35 to 64.<\/p>\n