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Why Is There Such A Huge Wage Difference Across States For The Same Type Of Jobs?

Rob — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:51:33 +0000

The difference in wages for the same jobs across different American states is crazy. Take for example different Police Officers across states. The starting wage of a Police Officer in Jackson, MS is $23,000 a year, rising to about $25,000 after a few years service. While, on the other hand, take a police officer in Annapolis, MD, they start at about $40,000 a year and after a few years service rise to $70,000.
The difference between those 2 wages is rediculous for the same country. Maryland police are paid extremely high wages, while on the other hand Mississippi police are paid about the same as what a Polish or other Eastern European policeman would expect. Seriously, the police earn more in Israel than they do in Mississippi. However, it doesn’t make sense. Jackson is a much bigger, probably more dangerous city than Annapolis, so a Jackson cop has got a much harder job than one from Annapolis.
I am from Australia, and over here nation wide the police have a starting wage of $50,000, which rises to about $90,000 after a few years service.
So can anyone enlighten me as to why there is such a huge difference in pay levels across the US states? I was actually shocked to learn that the average wage in MS is about on par with what poor European countries would receive.
BTW, this isn’t a dig at America or anything, it’s just an observation I’ve made.

Is Nathan Poskitt Out There?

Rob — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:11:06 +0000

I have an old friend I’d like to reconnect with, but haven’t been able to find him for the past twelve years. I met him in a christian camp in New York when I was 14. According to records, he’s still alive and kicking and living in Maryland, USA. I’ve used so many email, phone, address searches online, plus whitepages.com. All required payment! Anybody know him? I want to somehow make ripples all the way to Annapolis, Maryland!

Are There Any Native Americans In Maryland?

Rob — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:02:47 +0000

I moved here from northern california in 2006 & I have met exactly ONE so far. & aopparently ppl on myspace aren’t so nice when you say that you’d like to be friends in person…… please tell me there are more of us around here?!?! Someone? Anyone? I’m right next to annapolis… I miss being around other natives…. help me out here Please??

Are There Any Groups That Meet Up In Maryland To Play Settlers Of Catan?

Rob — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:43:55 +0000

Preferably near Annapolis or Bowie

Help! I’m Planning A Trip To Annapolis Maryland From Nyc, Do U Know A Cheap Way To Get There?

Rob — Sun, 24 May 2009 04:54:54 +0000

maybe bus or train… how long does it take? could u give names for companies who offer the transportation service? iTs UR

Were There Slaves In Annapolis, Maryland During The American Revolution?

Rob — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:54:16 +0000

Yes of course there were. There were slaves in New York during the American Revolution, there were slaves in England during the American Revolution, and there were slaves in the Netherlands Antilles during the American Revolution.
The beginning of the end of the international slave trade was not until after 1800.

Wondering If There Are Any Good Brazilian Steak Houses In Or Near Annapolis Maryland?

Rob — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:02:26 +0000

Hi, this weekend a friend and I will be up in the Annapolis MD area, and wanted to know if there were any good Brazilian steak houses there? Any recomendations will be greatly apreciated. Thanks.