MONEY Magazine and Salary.com rate careers on salary and job prospects. |  |
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Stress: C
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Flexibility: C
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Creativity: C
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Difficulty: C
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| 75% in this career make more than: |
$74,650 |
$75,330 |
| 50% in this career make more than: |
$88,489 |
$89,742 |
| 25% in this career make more than: |
$107,570 |
$109,760 |
| Top potential compensation (5% make more): |
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$476,564 |
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| Total jobs 2004: |
248,235 |
| Forecast 2014: |
304,742 |
| Average annual growth (including new jobs and net replacement): |
10,489 |
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| Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities. Include medical scientists such as physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists. Exclude practitioners who provide medical or dental care or dispense drugs. Illustrative Example: Anatomist, Medical Coordinator - Pesticide Use, Medical Physicist, Parasitologist, Pharmacologist |
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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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