What's a low, average, and high salary (in general, not specifically) - clueless teen asking?

Question

Just curious. I know it's probably hard to say without having a specific field, but what are considered average salaries (when you're only supporting yourself)?

Thanks. =]

Answer 1

Single person: Low $20,000-30,000
Average 30,000-60,000
High 60,000 and higher

Family: Low $35,000-55,000
Average $60,000-119,000
High Over $120,000

Answer 2

A lot of it depends on the cost of living in your area.

Here in San Jose, California, you can barely get by on $30k as a single person sharing an apartment. In Podunk, Arkansas, that might be enough for small family in a 3 bedroom home.

So anyway to answer your question. In San Jose, California, a low salary would be about $30k. Average somewhere in the $50k range. High would be $80k or above.