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> Median salary in the US is $59,300 > around 50% of Americans make $70,000 or more annually. Wait a second. "50% of Americans making X or more" means X is th
by glandium 2y ago
> Median salary in the US is $59,300
> around 50% of Americans make $70,000 or more annually.
Wait a second. "50% of Americans making X or more" means X is the median. Does that imply a ton of people are working more than one job?
- rgblambda 2y agoSometimes the discrepancy can be due to non salaried workers (e.g. contractors, business owners) earning more than the median salary.