Becoming More than Average According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for workers in the United States was approximately $45,000 per year for a 40-hour workweek (as of December 2018). Granted, salaries vary significantly based on experience level, occupation, educational attainment, and location. Some college graduates in professional, technical, and management occupations earned an average of $65,000 annually. Others in service-related industries earned an average of $30,000 annually. No Matter How We Spin It, We are Living Above Our Means While Generating Stress. In larger cities like New York, Atlanta, and Washington, DC, jobs tend to pay more and are often adjusted to the cost of living increases vs…