Future outlook on MLS pay seems bleek.

I'm taking a risk by posting this I guess (no names or ID will be mentioned FYI)

Today, I saw some paperwork I wasn't meant to see. I was organizing my area when I found a paper that was facedown (nothing was written on it)

It was the W2 of my cohort I work with. When I realized what it was I set it back down and let em know.

Look I don't know why the paper was there, the person is 65, maybe they asked for it to be printed. IDFK. Pretty careless.

Anyways I saw what they made a year, and it was a bit disheartening. 65k. Which translates to about 31/32 an hour. The person has been in the field for 25+ years.

If Im only making like 10$ more an hour after being somewheres 25+ years I kinda feel like it's worth finding a new career. Or is this normal for all MLS across the board...

I'm not expecting 50 or 60 an hour. But atleast closer to 40.

Thoughts?

Update: I'm glad to know other states are paying more. It really did shine a better light on it.