Request a get-together with your friend where you can talk openly and privately. Tell them that you appreciate their concern for you, but you need them to back off with the marriage talk.
You may also want to expand your friend group. It is natural for married people to talk about marriage. That is the life circumstance they are in.
Do some research. Find out what the average salaries are for the jobs you are interested in having.
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