Tom Cal, CFA ⋅ San Francisco , CA Army Veteran, Investment Manager ⋅ 25 years experience

I recently read the article. "Maximize Your Long-Term Salary Growth" and I am thinking that I would like to be able to research the long-term salary trend for specific jobs. Does anyone know of a tool to research the 10-20 year trend in median (typical) salary for specific jobs or careers?

http://career-advice.monster.com/salary-benefits/salary-information/maximize-your-longterm-salary-growth-hot-jobs/article.aspx

"Watch Industry Trends Carefully - "If your professional area is vulnerable to economic shifts, don't cling to it just because it is familiar and comfortable," said Libby Pannwitt, principal of the Work Life Design Group in San Carlos, California. Take a class or even get an advanced degree to arm yourself with skills that are more enduring.

For example, Marianne Adoradio, a recruiter and career counselor in Silicon Valley, said she sees otherwise excellent candidates for human resources positions who don't have global HR experience -- something that is a requirement for more and more positions. She advises people in the field -- even if they aren't currently job hunting -- to make sure they're working on projects with a global component. If they aren't, they need to ask their boss how they can gain this experience."