How does it take 10 years to reach cop pay. Police make $38000 starting where i live. My uncle was a police lieutenant and made $80000 his last year after 30 years working with a hell of alot of overtime. You all are very misinformed on pay scales for other careers. A regional starting CA making 65000 year is more than most people make in the US. I dont know where you get this info, especially SKYHigh's info, but you need to come back to earth and face the reality of other careers. SkyHIgh, Just because flying was not what you expected dont ruin it for others. For every idiot who knocks the profession there are 10 guys who love it!! ALSO, I am a Physician Assistant with 8 years of college making 31 dollars an hour. $72000 year, wow!! Thats medicine too.,