Inflation-Adjusted Salary Growth by Profession (1986-2005) #2170830 (License: Personal Use)

This bar chart illustrates the percentage increase in inflation-adjusted annual salaries between 1986 and 2005 for six professional groups: Academia (0.3%), Engineers & Architects (5.0%), Teachers (6.1%), Lawyers (18.0%), Physicians (34.0%), and Registered Nurses (36.2%). The data reveals stark disparities in real wage growth, with medical professionals significantly outpacing others-especially those in education and research. Color-coded bars correspond to sector categories: teaching (red), technical (green), legal (purple), and medical (blue).

Used in economic analyses, policy reports, or labor market articles discussing wage stagnation and sectoral inequality; targets users researching historical compensation trends, career planning, or income disparity debates.