Career Salary Flashcard-Who Earns More?

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What does an annual salary mean?

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How much a person makes per year

Answer explanation

An annual salary defines what a person is expected to make per year from their job.

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Who makes more? Dentist, Veterinarian

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Dentist

Answer explanation

A dentist earns $179, 210 compared to a veterinarian who earns $125,510.

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Who makes more? Firefighter or Police Officer?

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Police Officer

Answer explanation

A police officer earns $77,270 and a firefighter earns $59,530.

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Who earns more? Chef or Welder?

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Welder

Answer explanation

A welder earns $60,990 and a chef earns $51,000.

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Who earns more? Air Traffic Controller, Aerospace Engineer

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Air Traffic Controller

Answer explanation

An air traffic controller earns $144,580 and an aerospace engineer earns $134,830.

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Who earns more? Electrician or Paramedic?

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Electrician

Answer explanation

An electrician earns $62,350 and a paramedic earns $46,350.

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Who earns more? Power Plant Operator, Accountant

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Power Plant Operator

Answer explanation

A power plant operator earns $103,600 and an accountant earns $81,680.

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Who earns more? Hairstylist, Barber

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Barber

Answer explanation

A barber earns slightly higher than a hairstylist. Barbers make more because they can serve more clients in a day, with less supplies.

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Who earns more? Bank Teller, Store Cashier

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Bank Teller

Answer explanation

A bank teller earns $39, 340 per year, while a cashier earns $31, 190.

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Who makes more? Plumber or Postal Service/Mailman?

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Plumber

Answer explanation

A plumber earns $62, 970 and a postal worker makes $56, 510 per year.