The statistical average salary for the 4th quarter of the year 1946 is $1,784 $943. The latest calculation gives us a clue that the average income rises 10% from a year before. The prime wage in the 1940’s was three times higher than it is today. Wages are still higher than they were in the 1960’s and 1970’s. On average, the industry is profitable and more convenient than it has been in recent years.
Before you head off to your first day at work, you may want to check out the data below. The infographic is from JobStreet.com and it covers the average salary from various sectors in Singapore back in 1946.
Average salary in 1946
Here is some data and numbers I compiled about the average salary in 1946 for a few different professions.
Although the World War II population boom created more jobs for women, the average salary for women in 1946 was $1,496 a year. Since women had just entered the workforce in large numbers during the 1940s, it took several years—and some influential consumer activists—to change this number.
The median income in the United States is about $46,000 and has gone up ever since the recession with unemployment decreasing. In 1946, the median income in the United States was $2,225. The trend of income was equal to median earnings in 2013 minus median income in 1989. The average salary for designers has increased from 1949-2014 by about 631%.
If you’re a designer looking for work, and comparing your salary to the numbers in this article, don’t despair. While your hourly wage might not look as impressive when compared side-by-side with historic figures, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the state of the profession. After all, design is more important now than ever before, and it’s an in-demand skill—especially for anyone with extensive experience or a portfolio that highlights their talent.
It’s also worth noting that this data only comes from one source. It is therefore difficult to glean a complete picture of what these college graduates ultimately went on to do with their careers and earn. Obviously, some of these people went on to become high-earning doctors, lawyers, or another professional, while others went into lower paying fields. However, there’s no denying that even the lowest earner on the list is better off than 1/3 of American households.
As you begin to plan for your next career step, determining the best way to position yourself professionally will likely be one of your first goals. The best way to go about this process is to rely on the advice of others who have gone through the same things you have. Hopefully this article will provide some helpful insight into these matters, and help you make an informed decision when it comes time to move forward with your career plans.
