MONEY Magazine and Salary.com rate careers on salary and job prospects. |  |
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| 75% in this career make more than: |
$39,065 |
$40,000 |
| 50% in this career make more than: |
$44,868 |
$45,960 |
| 25% in this career make more than: |
$52,459 |
$53,608 |
| Top potential compensation (5% make more): |
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$109,186 |
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| Total jobs 2004: |
62,346 |
| Forecast 2014: |
65,113 |
| Average annual growth (including new jobs and net replacement): |
1,831 |
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| Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for purposes, such as research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. |
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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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