- $75,201 is the highest salary that young New Jerseyans expect to earn – ever.
- Hawaii residents are the most optimistic about future earnings potential; Oklahomans the least.
- Almost half think they would need to move to a large city to earn the highest salary possible.
- Interactive map showing salary expectations across America.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, a new study by online course platform Teachable has shone a light on young people’s expectations when it comes to their future finances. In light of the record levels of debt, high inflation, and the trend of tech giants shedding tens of thousands of jobs, it would not be surprising if young people in America today have a somewhat pessimistic view of their financial futures. The company surveyed 4,800 18-24 year olds, revealing that almost half (46%) of young New Jerseyans believe they will not achieve the same levels of financial security as their parents. This compares to a national average of 43%.
