Years back Comair management took out a full page ad in the USA today saying how a 1st year pilot can make $67,000 /year.
How is this possible?
Well you get hired. Then in 3 months you upgrade. Hold a line and fly your butt off. Theoretically possible. Yes. Realistic? Not in a million years.
But now all the public is aware of is that a first year right out of college kid can make $67,000 first year.