MONEY Magazine and Salary.com rate careers on salary and job prospects. |  |
| GRADES: |
Stress: A
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Flexibility: B
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Creativity: C
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Difficulty: D
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| 75% in this career make more than: |
$86,761 |
$86,761 |
| 50% in this career make more than: |
$92,805 |
$92,805 |
| 25% in this career make more than: |
$101,443 |
$101,443 |
| Top potential compensation (5% make more): |
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$113,888 |
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| Total jobs 2004: |
33,532 |
| Forecast 2014: |
40,149 |
| Average annual growth (including new jobs and net replacement): |
1,592 |
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| Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. May prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions. |
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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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