The Palm Beach Times: What we Earn

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What We Earn

What We Earn

"Some people think they're worth a lot of money just because they have it."

The richest man who ever lived, John D. Rockerfeller once said: “I know of nothing more despicable and pathetic than a man who devotes all the working hours of the waking day to the making of money for money’s sake.” W. Somerset Maugham put it this way: “The value of money is that with it we can tell any man to go to the Devil. It is the sixth sense which enables you to enjoy the other five.” here are some of the numbers.

THE RICHEST EVER?

John D. Rockerfeller	663.4 Billion	1839 - 1937	Oil
Andrew Carnegie	297.8 Billion	1835 - 1919	Steel
Cornelius Vanderbilt	178.4 Billion	1794 - 1877	Shipping, railroads
Bill Gates	53 Billion	Born - 1955	Software, Microsoft

*Source: The Rich list, Sunday Times, London. All amounts are projected for today’s worth. They are estimated at each individual
fortune at their death or at peak value, whichever was higher. This figure was then compared with the net national income
(similar to GNP) at the time.

Top 10 World's Billionaires

Rank	Name	Age	NetWorth($bil)	Residence	Source
1	Carlos Slim Helu & family	70	53.5	Mexico	Telecom
2	William Gates III	54	53.0	United States	Mircosoft
3	Warren Buffett	79	47.0	United States	Berkshire Hathaway
4	Mukesh Ambani	52	29.0	India	Petrochemicals, oil & gas
5	Lakshmi Mittal	59	28.7	United Kingdom	Steel
6	Lawrence Ellison	65	28.0	United States	Oracle
7	Bernard Arnault	61	27.5	France	LVMH
8	Eike Batista	53	27.0	Brazil	Mining, oil
9	Amancio Ortega	74	25.0	Spain	Zara
10	Karl Albrecht	90	23.5	Germany	Aldi

Top 25 Richest American's

Rank	Name	NetWorth($mil)	Age	Residence	Source
1	William Gates III	50,000	53	Medina	Microsoft
2	Warren Buffett	40,000	79	Omaha	Berkshire Hathaway
3	Lawrence Ellison	27,000	65	Redwood City	Oracle
4	Christy Walton & family	21,500	54	Jackson	Wal-Mart
5	Jim C. Walton	19,600	61	Bentonville	Wal-Mart
6	Alice Walton	19,300	60	Fort Worth	Wal-Mart
7	S. Robson Walton	19,000	65	Bentonville	Wal-Mart
8	Michael Bloomberg	17,500	67	New York	Bloomberg
9	Charles Koch	16,000	73	Wichita	manufacturing, energy
9	David Koch	16,000	69	New York	manufacturing, energy
11	Sergey Brin	15,300	36	Palo Alto	Google
11	Larry Page	15,300	36	San Francisco	Google
13	Michael Dell	14,500	44	Austin	Dell
14	Steven Ballmer	13,300	53	Seattle	Microsoft
15	George Soros	13,000	79	Westchester	hedge funds
16	Donald Bren	12,000	77	Newport Beach	real estate
17	Paul Allen	11,500	56	Mercer Island	Microsoft, investments
17	Abigail Johnson	11,500	47	Boston	Fidelity
19	Forrest Edward Mars	11,000	78	McLean	candy, pet food
19	Jacqueline Mars	11,000	70	Bedminster	candy, pet food
19	John Mars	11,000	73	Arlington	candy, pet food
22	Carl Icahn	10,500	73	New York	leveraged buyouts
23	Ronald Perelman	10,000	66	New York	leveraged buyouts
24	George B. Kaiser	9,500	67	Tulsa	oil & gas, banking
24	Philip Knight	9,500	71	Beaverton	Nike

DO MILLIONAIRE'S HAVE SIMILAR TRAITS?

MILLIONAIRES SEE A HALF-FULL GLASS.

There's no question about it -- millionaires accentuate the positive. Instead of a negative situation or a setback, they see an opportunity. This quality helps, of course, when the millionaire (or millionaire-to-be) hits a bad patch - instead of taking it as proof of failure, they'll hustle forward with a bright outlook.

"They bring a positive personal tempo to their business, and are uncritical of themselves when they make mistakes. Nothing really throws them," said James Gottfurcht, a psychologist, coach and speaker who is principal of Psychology of Money consultants, a Los Angeles-based group.

THEY SEIZE THE DAY.

THEY SEIZE THE DAY. They'll take that same mistake-turned-opportunity - or any opportunity -- and step up to the plate. A millionaire in the making is someone who always takes action, said Brian Koslow, author of "365 Ways to Become A Millionaire (Without Being Born One)."

"Someone with a millionaire mindset is willing to explore opportunities," Koslow said. "Most people become paralyzed by the thought of taking action. The millionaire mindset is uncomfortable with inaction. Any self-made millionaire listens for opportunity. The average person listens for what's wrong and why something won't work."

Ask a millionaire when it's best to start a new project, and they'll tell you: right now.

THEY HAVE A MASTER PLAN

They may not have every detail of their future mapped out, but they do have some sense of the steps ahead.

"These people have some sense in their minds of the steps they're going to take in life," said Gottfurcht. "Somewhere, they're programming."

By Annelena Lobb
Cnn Financial

Median Income per State Average Income per household

Rank	State	$$$$ 2008
1	Maryland	$70,545
2	New Jersey	$70,378
3	Connecticut	$68,595
4	Alaska	$68,460
5	Hawaii	$67,214
6	Massachusetts	$65,401
7	New Hampshire	$63,731
8	Virginia	$61,233
9	California	$61,021
10	Washington	$58,078
11	Delaware	$57,989
	District of Columbia	$57,936
12	Minnesota	$57,288
13	Colorado	$56,993
14	Utah	$56,633
15	Nevada	$56,361
16	Illinois	$56,235
17	New York	$56,033
18	Rhode Island	$55,701
19	Wyoming	$53,207
20	Vermont	$52,104
21	Wisconsin	$52,094
22	Arizona	$50,958
23	Georgia	$50,861
24	Pennsylvania	$50,713
25	Kansas	$50,177
26	Oregon	$50,169
27	Texas	$50,043
28	Nebraska	$49,693
29	Iowa	$48,980
30	Michigan	$48,591
31	Ohio	$47,988
32	Indiana	$47,966
33	Florida	$47,778
34	Idaho	$47,576
35	Missouri	$46,867
36	Maine	$46,581
37	North Carolina	$46,549
38	South Dakota	$46,032
39	North Dakota	$45,685
40	South Carolina	$44,625
41	Louisiana	$43,733
42	Montana	$43,654
43	Tennessee	$43,614
44	New Mexico	$43,508
45	Oklahoma	$42,822
46	Alabama	$42,666
47	Kentucky	$41,538
48	Arkansas	$38,815
49	West Virginia	$37,989
50	Mississippi	$37,790

Averge Income per career for Palm Beach County

Insurance Underwriters	$ 30,710
Loan Officers & Counselors	$ 35,770
Tax Preparers	$ 22,660
Accountants and Auditors	$ 41,580
Budget Analysts	$ 47,000
Teachers, Postsecondary	$ 47,000
Teachers, Preschool	$ 15,840
Teachers, Kindergarten	$ 17,230
Teachers, Elementary School	$ 34,380
Teachers, Secondary School	$ 37,240
Coaches, Sports Training	$ 24,060
All Other Teachers	$ 42,850
Librarians, Professional	$ 32,270
Curators, Archivists	$ 26,910
Vocational Counselors	$ 26,910
Instructional Coordinators	$ 36,380
Teacher Aides	$ 18,830
Teacher Aides	$ 14,800
Education Administrators	$ 50,280
Coaches, Umpires, etc.	$ 21,540
Writers and Editors	$ 30,710
Technical Writers & Editors	$ 43,050
Public Relations, Publicity Writers	$ 34,920
Reporters, Correspondents	$ 22,470
Announcers, Radio & Television	$ 37,220
Photographers	$ 21,000
Broadcast Technicians	$ 24,940
Artists and Related Workers	$ 32,520
Designers, Except Interior Designers	$ 27,260
Interior Designers	$ 60,050
Musicians, Instrumental	$ 21,610
Producers, Directors, Actors, Entertainers	$ 42,560
Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists	$ 18,550
Manicurists	$ 22,190
Shampooers	$ 13,830
Medical Secretaries	$ 25,080
Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical	$ 23,600
Stenographers, CourtReporters	$ 29,170
Legal Secretaries	$ 33,330
Physicians and Surgeons	$106,120
Dentists	$106,020
Optometrists	$ 79,540
Podiatrists	$ 91,620
Chiropractors	$ 58,060
Veterinarians	$ 66,660
Animal Trainers	$ 27,900
Respiratory Therapists	$ 34,590
Occupational Therapists	$ 56,660
Physical Therapists	$ 61,170
Speech Pathologists	$ 46,310
Recreational Therapists	$ 29,980
Registered Nurses	$ 43,410
Licensed Practical Nurses	$ 30,040
Pharmacists	$ 61,570
Pharmacy Aides	$ 17,900
Dietitians and Nutritionists	$ 33,930
Dietetic Technicians	$ 16,320
LaboratoryTechnologists	$ 35,580
Laboratory Technicians	$ 30,220
Dental Hygienists	$ 43,930
Medical Records Technicians	$ 24,800
Radiologic Therapists	$ 41,720
Nuclear Medicine Techs.	$ 40,260
Radiologic Technologists	$ 33,890
Cardiology Technologists	$ 39,200
Surgical and Technicians	$ 25,870
Psychiatric Technicians	$ 19,320
Veterinary Technicians	$ 21,970
Dental Assistants	$ 26,200
Medical Assistants	$ 24,000
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, Attendants	$ 16,340
Home Health Aides	$ 18,230
Physical Therapy Aides	$ 24,330
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$ 27,570
Truck Drivers, Heavy, Tractor-Trailer	$ 27,380
Delivery and Route Workers	$ 19,090
Bus Drivers	$ 16,090
Bus Drivers, School	$ 15,470
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	$ 21,150
Driver/Sales Workers	$ 20,450
Lawyers	$ 79,130
Law Clerks	$ 29,180
Paralegal Personnel	$ 41,200
Title Examiners	$ 29,970
Legal Secretaries	$ 33,330
Fire Fighting & Prevention Supervisor	$ 51,690
Police and Detective Supervisors	$ 51,340
Fire Inspectors	$ 55,570
Fire Fighters	$ 36,200
Police Patrol Officers	$ 36,700
Parking Enforcement Officers	$ 24,450
Detectives, Investigators, Except Public	$ 21,790
Crossing Guards	$ 14,800
Guards and Watch Guards	$ 16,610
Housekeeping Supervisors	$ 22,240
Hosts & Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge	$ 14,710
Bartenders	$ 13,230
Waiters and Waitresses	$ 12,330
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria etc.	$ 12,740
Bakers, Bread and Pastry	$ 17,230
Butchers and Meat Cutters	$ 20,200
Cooks, Restaurant	$ 19,080
Cooks, Fast Food	$ 13,520
Cooks, Short Order	$ 16,340
Funeral Directors and Morticians	$ 64,130
Clergy	$ 28,150
Automotive Mechanics	$ 29,360
Bus and Truck Mechanics	$ 28,430
Aircraft Mechanics	$ 37,180
Switchboard Operators	$ 18,790
Messengers	$ 14,620
Dispatchers, Police, Fire, Ambulance	$ 28,240
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, Ambulance	$ 35,880
Meter Readers, Utilities	$ 23,130
Stock Clerks	$ 19,480
Shipping, Receiving, Clerks	$ 24,260
Brokers, Real Estate	$ 68,330
Sales Agents, Real Estate	$ 40,610
Appraisers, Real Estate	$ 33,620
Sales Agents, Securities, Financial Services	$ 59,690
Sales Agents, Selected Business Services	$ 37,100
Travel Agents	$ 24,950
Sales Agents, Advertising	$ 38,520
Sales Engineers	$ 55,250
Sales Representatives, Scientific Products	$ 39,910
Salespersons, Retail	$ 19,570
Salespersons, Parts	$ 27,020
Counter and Rental Clerks	$ 17,000
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor	$ 15,310
Cashiers	$ 14,170
Telemarketers, Door-To-Door Sales	$ 17,120
Demonstrators and Promoters	$ 19,900
Tellers	$ 18,410
New Accounts Clerks	$ 18,790
Loan Interviewers	$ 28,640
Credit Checkers	$ 21,450
Loan and Credit Clerks	$ 25,410
Insurance Adjusters, Investigators	$ 35,120
Investigators, Clerical	$ 34,480
Bill and Account Collectors	$ 25,260
Personnel, Training, Labor Relations	$ 36,100
Cost Estimators	$ 45,250
Management Analysts	$ 41,040
Construction and Building Inspectors	$ 44,110
Claims Examiners, Insurance	$ 40,480
Civil Engineers, Including Traffic	$ 54,200
Electrical and Electronic Engineers	$ 49,330
Computer Engineers	$ 48,280
Industrial Engineers, Except Safety	$ 47,330
Safety Engineers	$ 52,000
Architects	$ 56,350
Civil Engineering Technicians	$ 34,050
Drafters	$ 33,760
Chemists, Except Biochemists	$ 39,680
Geologists, Geophysicists, Oceanographers	$ 55,010
Biological Scientists	$ 37,410
Systems Analysts, Data Processing	$ 49,000
Data Base Administrators	$ 44,570
Computer Support Specialists	$ 36,510
Computer Programmers	$ 64,670
Computer Programmer Aides	$ 41,470
Financial Analysts, Statistical	$ 42,640
Economists, Market Research Analysts	$ 35,480
Urban and Regional Planners	$ 50,720
Psychologists	$ 45,930
Social Workers, Medical and Psychiatric	$ 32,510
Social Workers, Except Medical & Psychiatric	$ 29,270
Financial Managers	$ 57,700
Purchasing Managers	$ 44,510
Marketing, Advertising, Managers	$ 48,750
Administrative Services Managers	$ 46,840
Engineering, Math,& Natural Sciences Mgr.	$ 60,960
Health Services Managers	$ 49,410
Industrial Production Manager	$ 44,180
Construction Managers	$ 45,110
Food Service, Lodging Managers	$ 29,630
Municipal Clerks	$ 29,150
Hotel Desk Clerks	$ 15,720
Proofreaders	$ 17,000
Real Estate Clerks	$ 23,690
Receptionists, Information Clerks	$ 19,090
Typists, Word Processing	$ 21,890
Bookkeeping, Auditing Clerks	$ 24,940
Payroll, Timekeeping Clerks	$ 24,310
General Office Clerks	$ 20,630
Maids, Housekeeping	$ 15,140
Janitors	$ 15,240
Pest Controllers	$ 20,990
Amusement Attendants	$ 14,670
Baggage Porters and Bellhops	$ 14,560
Dressing Room Attendants	$ 19,170
Personal and Home Care Aides	$ 16,250
Child Care Workers	$ 15,850
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$ 27,900
Drywall Installers	$ 30,440
Electricians	$ 26,380
Plasterers	$ 34,130
Plumbers, Pipe fitters	$ 28,440
Highway Maintenance Workers	$ 22,910
Roofers	$ 23,460
Precision Dental Laboratory Technicians	$ 37,570
Service Station Attendants	$ 15,290
Parking Lot Attendants	$ 14,160
Veterinary Assistants	$ 17,510