'I have the best job in America!'
Meet 10 people lucky enough to have the top careers on Money and PayScale.com's list, and see why they love their jobs.
Tajudeen Bakare, 52, Columbus, Ohio
The job: Civil Engineer
Best Jobs rank: 6
Works at: CT Consultants, designing major bridge and highway improvements
Why he loves his job: "Every day is different. Someone has a new idea or wants to build something totally different. That's what engineering is all about. You prove that something that seems impossible is possible. It's a profession that changes with the world, and I really like to make things that people can use."
See complete data, including pay and job-growth stats, for civil engineersNEXT: Lainey Rhodes, 37, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Last updated October 11 2010: 11:02 AM ET
