First year pay is weak anywhere. Depending on the company, second year pay can be a big boost. At Air Wisconsin, second year pay is about 50% more than first year pay. Be sure to check the pay raises based on longevity as part of your research.
Air Wisconsin is a bit meek right now and has not experienced the happy growth of some of the other regionals, but we are better paid than most.
Pay is not everything. Not even close. But make sure you do your research on this issue.