> The few I know making that range are oddly enough managers, Why would this be odd? Management salaries are always the highest and I know of no exceptions to

> The few I know making that range are oddly enough managers, Why would this be odd? Management salaries are always the highest and I know of no exceptions to this. >I do know a few contractors making in that range It depends on the area. If you live in a low cost of living area of course salaries will be lower. If the cost of living could some how be low and the salaries high then everyone would move there (driving salaries down and costs up). So the best is, as noted below, live in a very low cost area but work in a high cost area. Failing that live and work in a high cost area. I'm a contractor, I'm well past $150k/year and I'm just getting started. My next contract should add at least $100/day.