Salary.com posted an article that looks at 8 of the most Overpaid / Underpaid jobs. Some of the most Underpaid Jobs are in "Public Safety" ... such as:
- Hotel Manager vs Police Officer
- Median Salary...
- for Hotel Manager = $95,698
- for Police Officer = $50,193
- Corporate Finance Associate vs Security Guard
- Median Salary...
- for Finance Associate = $108,732
- for Security Guard = $28,696
- Set Designer vs Army Private
- Median Salary...
- for Set Designer = $45,824
- for Army Private = $17,848
- Pilot vs EMT
- Median Salary...
- for Pilot = $117,407
- for EMT = $30,287
We know Public Safety personnel (Police, Fire, EMTs and Military) have the most stressful jobs. And yet the most important jobs in America!
These folks protect and secure each community, not to mention our nation. They make nearly every other job safe to do in this country.
So why aren't Public Safety personnel paid better?
There are many answers to this question. And multiple reasons for each answer.
But its a worthwhile question to consider. Especially when Public Safety budgets are under so much pressure.
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