MONEY Magazine and Salary.com rate careers on salary and job prospects. |  |
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| 75% in this career make more than: |
$53,959 |
$55,804 |
| 50% in this career make more than: |
$73,234 |
$77,886 |
| 25% in this career make more than: |
$94,372 |
$101,998 |
| Top potential compensation (5% make more): |
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$136,736 |
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| Total jobs 2004: |
7,553 |
| Forecast 2014: |
8,158 |
| Average annual growth (including new jobs and net replacement): |
307 |
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| Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and manmade materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and 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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