And starting salaries are, for the most part, higher than they were last year.

Starting salaries are generally low - $18,000 to $20,000 a year for an examiner.

Most crucially, starting salaries for new teachers need to be raised.

Starting salaries at a large firm can range from $35,000 to $50,000, depending on experience and expertise.

Those who go on to obtain a master's degree in social work can expect starting salaries of $32,000 to $40,000.

Starting salaries for state-employed social workers range from $50,000 to $63,000.

And with starting salaries around $18,000, the applicant pool is limited.

Starting salaries range from $15,000 to $20,000 a year.

Starting salaries for these and other entry-level positions range from $35,000 to $50,000.

Starting salaries at the hospital were raised to $29,000 from $27,000 by the renegotiated agreement.