MONEY Magazine and Salary.com rate careers on salary and job prospects. |  |
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Stress: B
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Flexibility: C
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Creativity: B
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Difficulty: C
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| 75% in this career make more than: |
$45,641 |
$47,429 |
| 50% in this career make more than: |
$55,570 |
$57,596 |
| 25% in this career make more than: |
$68,187 |
$71,445 |
| Top potential compensation (5% make more): |
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$91,397 |
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| Total jobs 2004: |
73,370 |
| Forecast 2014: |
85,923 |
| Average annual growth (including new jobs and net replacement): |
2,558 |
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| Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. Exclude Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (19-1023), Conservation Scientists (19-1031), Forest and Conservation Technicians (19-4093), Fish and Game Wardens (33-3031), and Forest and Conservation Workers (45-4011). Illustrative Example: Environmental Analyst |
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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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