MONEY Magazine and Salary.com rate careers on salary and job prospects. |  |
| GRADES: |
Stress: B
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Flexibility: B
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Creativity: B
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Difficulty: D
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| 75% in this career make more than: |
$52,268 |
$52,457 |
| 50% in this career make more than: |
$61,274 |
$61,553 |
| 25% in this career make more than: |
$69,001 |
$69,683 |
| Top potential compensation (5% make more): |
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$113,992 |
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| Total jobs 2004: |
47,657 |
| Forecast 2014: |
55,774 |
| Average annual growth (including new jobs and net replacement): |
2,303 |
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| This broad occupation includes the following four detailed occupations: Biochemists and Biophysicists, Microbiologists, Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists. Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. |
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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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