Growth in earnings per share for the year is expected to be 15 to 20 percent.

And with $325,698 in earnings, he is 19th on the money list.

The company also reported a 39.1 percent rise in earnings.

Two years of college means a 20 percent increase in annual earnings.

That seems high, but it is 20 percent less than the companies' expected growth rate in earnings over the next three to five years.

Now, he is on track to $1 million in earnings for the second straight year.

Ultimately, these companies stand to take a big hit in earnings.

"They have to show up in higher prices or lower earnings."

The companies said the losses would result in lower earnings.

Only a big jump in average earnings is likely to take the pressure off.