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How Choosing a Nontraditional Career Can Affect Your Earning Power

 

LIFETIME DIFFERENCE IN EARNINGS

TRADITIONAL

NONTRADITIONAL

*Child Care Worker

$6.67 per hour
$13,874 per year and $416,220 in 30 years

*Computer Support Technician

$12.19 per hour
$25,355 per year and $760,650 in 30 years 

DIFFERENCE:
$760,650 - $416,220 = $344,430

   

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