The U.S. Average Salary In 2024
If you’ve ever wondered how your salary compares to the average American well now you can. Because a list of the average salary in 2024 has come out this report is done by USA Today Blueprint they broke down the average salaries in the United States in 2024. The way they came up with the list as they looked at data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau. Then they got the list and divided that by age, race, gender, occupation, state, and educational background. The average salary in the United States in 2024 is $59,384.
The report also found that the highest average earners are between 35 and 44. Additionally, Mississippi is the lowest-earning state with an average income of $48,048. Massachusetts is the highest-earning state with an average income of $86,840. They also looked at occupations that have the highest salary and they say that cardiologists are the highest earners making $421,330 on average this year. I know you want to know the occupation that makes the least amount of money. Well, that is shampooers as they only make $27,870 a year in 2024.
What The Average Salary In Florida Is
The average salary in Florida for 2024 is $64,168. That ranks the state ninth overall. That salary is $4,784 then it was the year before. Additionally, in 2020 The average salary in Florida was only $53,716. And just four years it’s jumped almost $11,000 here in the state of Florida.
The study also released that the average household in the United States earn $74,755. Secondly, a four person family earned the most combined income making $113,919.
I didn’t see the average salary of someone who works in radio on this list. It is really interesting to see what the average salary is for other occupations, and other states in the United States. Looks like Florida is in a really good position being in the top 10 of all of the states. And if you’re a cardiologist, you obviously are doing well for yourself.
Jobs That Pay Over $100K Without a Degree
Technology Sales Manager
Careerkarma.com has Technology Sales Manager listed as the job without a college degree that makes the most money. Average salary is $161,920. Sound good, right? Minimum job requirements are, “Experience as a sales representative and a high-school diploma.”
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Computer and Information Systems Manager
Another high-paying job without a degree, according to Careerkarma.com, is a Computer and Information Systems Manager. They make an average of $159,010 a year. You need computer science knowledge and 5 to 10 years of management experience, they state.
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Fire chief
Here’s an interesting one. A fire chief is on Indeed’s list of high-paying jobs without a degree. They state, “Fire chiefs are responsible for overseeing and managing fire departments, which involves supervising personnel, developing budgets and planning emergency responses.” National average salary is $105,287 per year.
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Product Manager
Another job on Indeed list of high-paying jobs without a degree is Product Manager. So, what is that? “They may develop and implement the large and small business strategies that fuel the product development process and manage the launch of the product’s features,” they explain.
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Professional Sports Referee
This is a really interesting one: Professional Sports Referee. The top salary per year is $210,000. But, they can make as little as $21,000 per year, too, as that’s the average salary. So, you have to get a bigger gig to make more than 100K for this job. This is according to Resumeviking.com. They state, “No academic background is necessary, apart from obtaining a referee certification in the sport you want to referee. The stakes are high, but so is the return if you have the nerves for putting it all out there with no guarantees of ever gaining enough recognition to join in on this multi-billion-dollar industry!”
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Senior Real Estate Manager
The national salary for a Senior Real Estate Manager is $133,076 per year,” according to Indeed. They state, “Senior real estate managers oversee the daily operations of a property like an apartment complex or commercial building. They typically manage maintenance teams, ensure tenants pay rent on time and fill vacancies.” They suggest to “gain experience in entry-level positions and work your way up to this job.”
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Court Reporter/Typist
A Court Reporter makes an average salary of $103,270, according to Careerkarma.com. The job is to take notes on legal proceedings in court. “To land a court reporter job with no degree, you’ll need to take the exam for Registered Professional Reporter certification,” they note. “This requires good listening skills, the ability to type quickly, and some knowledge of common legal terms.”
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Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant is No. 1 on US News and World Report’s list of the highest-paying jobs without a degree. “Executive assistants support high-level executives in public offices and private companies,” they state. “They may manage the executive’s schedule, make travel arrangements, prioritize the executive’s emails, and sometimes act as a receptionist or gatekeeper, serving as the liaison between the executive and anyone who wishes to meet with them.”
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