MONEY Magazine and Salary.com rate careers on salary and job prospects. |  |
| GRADES: |
Stress: B
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Flexibility: B
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Creativity: A
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Difficulty: C
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| 75% in this career make more than: |
$66,215 |
$67,602 |
| 50% in this career make more than: |
$73,028 |
$74,945 |
| 25% in this career make more than: |
$80,223 |
$82,903 |
| Top potential compensation (5% make more): |
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$198,142 |
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| Total jobs 2004: |
1,639,237 |
| Forecast 2014: |
1,858,623 |
| Average annual growth (including new jobs and net replacement): |
57,003 |
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| Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between perceived social needs and commercial applications. |
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| Chief Executives |
$254,643 |
| Physician/Surgeon |
$247,536 |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgeons |
$211,766 |
| Lawyer |
$153,923 |
| Sales manager |
$135,903 |
| Financial services sales agents |
$130,385 |
| Financial managers |
$128,910 |
| Dentist |
$122,883 |
| Financial advisor |
$122,462 |
| Natural sciences managers |
$116,504 |
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