MONEY Magazine and Salary.com rate careers on salary and job prospects. |  |
| GRADES: |
Stress: D
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Flexibility: A
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Creativity: C
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Difficulty: B
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| 75% in this career make more than: |
$45,288 |
$45,319 |
| 50% in this career make more than: |
$52,377 |
$52,548 |
| 25% in this career make more than: |
$61,110 |
$61,219 |
| Top potential compensation (5% make more): |
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$77,494 |
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| Total jobs 2004: |
96,154 |
| Forecast 2014: |
122,289 |
| Average annual growth (including new jobs and net replacement): |
4,810 |
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| Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. Exclude Social Workers (21-1021 through 21-1029), Psychiatrists (29-1066), and Psychologists (19-3031 through 19-3039). |
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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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