After goofing around for 3 years after college (running, traveling, every sec worth it), took a job in late 2005 with a starting salary of $42k.
june 2006 - raise to $46k
may 2007 - switched jobs - salary increased to $49k
january 2008 - raise (and promotion to) $61k
45% salary increase in 2.5 years. Decent but not outstanding. It will be at least 55% though by the end of 3 years.