Do anybody think earning 175,000 dollars every year in California a good salary?
607441
YES!!!\nThat's a good salary in EVERY country (assuming US$)
850357
Depends on the state you go in.  In CA its up to almost 10K now for a good program.  It is supposed to go up in May.
739159
It depends on the area of the country.  For instance, in the SF Bay Area, a professional couple with advanced degrees can make $100K each ($200K) a year, and still be classified as upper middle class.  In all other areas of the country, you would be classified as upper class.  (you can't get a decent house for under $800K)\n\nTo answer your question - it depends.  If you make $100K a year, you are doing better than most people around you.  Of course, cops and firefighters make that much in the Silicon Valley (and they are supposed "low paid" civil servants)
839574
Hmmm. you are trying to IM in the personals, aren't you?\n\nI'm a manager in a travel agency. My career is steady with an annual salary of $200,000. My family life is happy as well, life has been rather fulfilling. Sigh...my friends are not here yet. These people! Still the same old bad habit, love to get all decked up, I guess I'll just keep waiting....
259404
It depends on your location, cost of living, taxes,etc.....but that averages out to be $9.00 an hour so in my opinion i think this is a good wage....and with the job outlook depending on where you are....i'd take it because jobs will continue to decline in the future....I would take the job and be content with your pay until something better comes along!\n\nMinimum wage here is $5.15 so I think the answer to your question would be "OK"
406453
about 17,000 a year.   I am also a mother (single) and a college student.  One day life will be better.
892446
average salary in the US is about 100k and theres 52 weeks in a year, so probably about $2000 before taxes
1097425
It depends on the location.  In the midwest, they make around $70,000 per year starting off.
928666
I know the feeling...\nI know someone who is on £18,000 and his partner is now working part time too and looking after the kids. He will be getting a rise some time soon, up to £22,000 and yet has a home given to him and benefits. \nMy partner and I earn around £12,000 a year each, we have a tiny flat but we bought it and we have to scrimp and save and have a basic wedding because we can't afford better.\nI know the feeling...
1106488
geez\ni live in melbourne and i wish i got that!\nthat is very good money\nthe average wage here p.a. is $40k (not that i have ever gotten that)\ndon't turn it down!
773625
Yes , I think it is a nice salary
830811
California starts out with the highest pay, but compared to their cost of living it's not really that good. Do a search for "highest respiratory therapy salary" and you'll find some good sites where you can pick different parts of states and it will give you the average salary there. Also, if you are willing to travel, that's where the money is!!
876454
That depends on who you ask.  Some people who make $80,000 a year consider themselves "middle class."  But I would beg to differ.
971083
depending on the grade level, around 20-40k a year
993491
I am 1 and i get 69,000 a year
236186
Obviously not including CA, NY or some other crazy economy i would say anywhere from 35k starting out with min certs up to 110k plus if someone sucks up for long enough.
721339
Yup, it's expensive here.  But as a result, people get paid more here, too.  People who earn $50,000/year here usually get less than $40,000 in the midwest.  But they would get $60,000 in Manhattan!\n\nAnd there are many areas that are some distance from downtown LA (as much as 80 miles) where homes are much cheaper (1/3 or 1/4 the price for much bigger houses!) and work is still plentiful.\n\nI think, that the weather better in Southern California then anywhere else in the USA.  The temperature rarely drops much below freezing, and hot summers are generally easier to deal with than snowy winters so common in other parts of the US.  Our hot summers are dry, which is more comfy than the 90 degrees/90% humidity so common in the South.  If you like it cold, we've got mountains.  Like it hot, we've got deserts.\n\nSouthern Cal has a great mix of stuff.  Big city life, with plentiful jobs, culture, activity.  But also natural activity - many people have outdoor and natural hobbies - surfing and skiing is usually under 100 miles away from each other!\n\nNorthern California offers much of the same, but I'm not as familiar with it.  But it also is a great place to live, work and have fun.\n\nIt's not worth it to everyone - it's a lot more crowded than it used to be, and that makes traffic a real bear.  Immigration has torn up some areas.  But I can't see myself living anywhere else as nice.