<prompt> Human: A bit of background: Im 23, living in NYC, a year out of college with a B.B.A., no student loans. Today, I was offered my first salaried job SEO Analyst at a digital marketing agency for 40k with aggressive raises after 6 and 12 months. I said I was excited about the position, but wanted some time to think about the offer. Im a little shocked the offer was low because after researching median wages for the position in NYC, I was expecting more around the 50k-55k range. Am I justified in wanting to negotiate considering this is my first job? Can I ask for 50k or will that put them off? Should I have negotiated on the phone when she gave me the number? Im just really confused because I believe my work is valued higher than 40k, but I dont know how to justify that and Im afraid if I walk away from this job that another one wont come along for awhile. Should I take the job because its a job in my field and shut up and be happy? Should I walk away? People of Reddit, impart upon me your wisdom!  <response>: Keep in mind that the median wage takes into account the lowest and highest wages in the field. You have zero experience professionally, it is unlikely you will be offered an entry level position at the median rate.Do you have another offer? If not, take the job, learn as much as you can, and keep job searching. Some money is better than no money. 