Wages and salaries in the U.S. - statistics & facts

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Management occupations have highest median annual wage in the U.S.
107,360 USD
Total annual compensation per employee in the U.S.
91,931 USD
45 to 54 year olds have the highest average weekly income
1,154 USD

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