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Business and Economics Librarian
Jason Hall
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Contact:
Lemieux Library
Seattle University
2nd Floor Research Services
Seattle University
2nd Floor Research Services
(206) 398-4484
Subjects: Accounting, Arts Leadership, Business & Economics, Business Administration, Communication and Media, Economics, Finance, International Studies, Journalism, Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Management, Management, Marketing, Nonprofit Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs
Salary Data
Salary information can vary depending on education, work experience, geography, the current economy, type of company and other variables. The resources below will provide you with a sense of the expected earnings for various occupations.
- Occupational Outlook HandbookResearch basic national wage information.
- PayScaleFind salary data for over 1,000 occupations and create custom salary reports.
Cost of Living Calculators
Earning $50,000 will go much further in Spokane than earning the equivalent amount in Seattle. For example, housing costs are much higher in Seattle. Take into consideration the cost of living for various cities when negotiating your salary. Use the calculators below to view comparable salaries between cities.
Cost of Living Research Tools
- American Fact Finder, Community SurveyCensus data that is highly authoritative in finding cost of living data.
- Cost of Living Resources - State Department
- Google Doc Templates - BudgetsSome of these templates may not be right for your situation, but starting with a budget template is often a good way to figure out how much you can spend.
- CareerOneStopFind out what different occupations pay and where the job market is headed in your local area.