[hollerith]

>the median salary in the industry hasn't kept up with inflation in the past 15 years

What are some of your reasons for believing that? Personal work experience?

[bicknergseng]

http://www.npr.org/2013/02/19/172373123/older-tech-workers-o... somewhat casually mentions the stagnation according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It's remarkably difficult to find wages by year.