The zip code that you live in can affect how much your paycheck changes.

A surgeon in South Dakota, for example, makes almost $30,000 more each year, on average, than a surgeon in Massachusetts – that’s according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest state occupational employment and wage estimatesBased on May 2020 salary information, the following are estimates. 

Experts have identified a massive quitting spree that saw millions of Americans leave their jobs in the second half 2021. “The Great Resignation”This is due to record high job openings, and pandemic understandings of the impact work has on our lives. 

It’s important that you do your research if you are thinking of changing careers, finding a job or trying to negotiate your salary. understand the salary range for different roles you’re interested in, as well as chances for higher – or alternative – compensation, such as sign-on bonuses or working in a different state. 

BLS Division Chief Michael Wolf explains that it is not surprising that the majority of top-paid positions in the United States fall within the field of medicine and healthcare. CNBC Make It. He explains that these jobs are at the top in every state for the last 20 years. 

Here are some factors that drive wages higher these occupationsThe basic elements of schooling and working life haven’t changed much over the years: high tuition, stress, long work hours, providing vital services, and expensive education. Wolf points out that this is particularly true for rural areas like Montana where there are less medical professionals. It has also been an increased demandFor health-care professionals during the coronavirus pandemic.

There are many employees could see bigger numbersEven if employees aren’t in the health care industry, they will still receive their salaries this year. According to the November survey, 240 U.S. companies surveyed by the think tank, 3.9% of their payroll budgets are being allocated to pay raises for 2022. This is the highest level since 2008. the Conference Board.

Wolf states that wages have increased more quickly in the last months than in many years. We don’t yet know if those wage gains are in all professions or just certain industries. BLS plans to publish its spring report on the state of occupational employment and estimated wage increases this spring. 

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