Matching median pay isn't enough

Companies often must pay more than median salaries to attract new talent. How median pay compares with recommended pay for new recruits in three jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth:

NOTE: Salary recommendations are for candidates with a bachelor's degree and four to six years of experience.
Chart: Mitchell Schnurman/DMN Source: ThinkWhy's LaborIQ; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Get the data