The role has a median annual salary of $106,580, only requiring a high school diploma, apprenticeship completion, and a state certification, according to a new report from Resume Genius analyzing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The study placed transportation, storage, and distribution managers in second; by pursuing an entry-level role in logistics, new hires can put themselves on track to earn $102,010 per year.
Texas has welcomed a number of residents from less affordable parts of the country looking to get more for their money - and they may be on to something. Texas is becoming more than just a temporary escape from high costs on the way to homeownership;many of its cities can actually retain residents thanks to other assets that extend beyond sheer affordability.
With inflation on the rise, consumer prices up, and job growth slowing, more Americans are feeling a financial squeeze. The NPR Network is working on a series about the rising cost of living. We want to hear from you: What costs are going up, and how are you coping? How are higher prices changing the way you live? Fill out the form below, and an NPR or member station producer may reach out for an upcoming story.
The company used data from the BLS's Labor Force Statistics Current Population Survey, O*NET Online, and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook to create the report using several parameters, including removing jobs with salaries lower than $49,500 and roles that require education higher than a Bachelor's degree. The occupations listed also had to have at least 100,000 employees who were 55 or older.
The firing of labor statistics chief Erika McEntarfer raised concerns about the reliability of economic data, with experts warning it undermines confidence in the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
