Median pay: $55,800
Top pay: $76,000
10-year job growth: 9%
Total jobs: 30,000
The job:
Dietitians, who advise individuals and groups on nutrition, work for hospitals, corporations, schools and community health centers. Some run private practices, or they can even work as a consultant. The country's childhood obesity crisis and aging population are driving demand for these experts in healthy eating.
How to switch:
To become a registered dietitian, you'll need undergraduate course work in food sciences and six-to-12 months of supervised work experience. Learn more at eatright.org.
Quality of life ratings:
| Personal satisfaction |
Benefit to society |
Low stress |
Flexibility |
| B |
B |
C |
B |
By Donna Rosato and Grace Wong
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