average

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Ford said senior master technicians like Hummel average about $67,000 after five years on the job, while only those “at the pinnacle of the profession” earn $120,000 or more.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pundits often encourage stock picking, but on average the S&P 500 beats roughly two-thirds of large-cap fund managers each year.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The average consumer has no idea these companies even exist.”

From Los Angeles Times

U.S. consumers are paying an average $2.81 a gallon for unleaded gas—about 25 cents lower than last year, according to AAA.

From Barron's

ADP estimated that private employers added an average of 11,500 jobs a week for the four weeks ending Dec. 6.

From Barron's