median

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The median annual wage for registered nurses in the U.S. is $93,600, compared with $49,500 for all occupations, according to the Labor Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The average house price in Wales is £213,000, six times the median annual average earnings of £35,800.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Among workers who have at least some retirement savings, the median figure is $40,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The time it takes those applicants to obtain building permits has steadily grown from a median of 127 days in December, when The Times first calculated the figure, to 155 days currently.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Will took her to the grassy median under the palm trees, and looked around to get his bearings.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman