The US Department of Labor has just released a list of 11 occupations with an average annual salary of over 80,000 USD, of which the highest is anesthesiologist with 157,140 USD.
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1. Anesthesiologist:They administer anesthesia, monitor vital signs, and oversee the recovery of anesthetized patients. Median salary (2015): $157,140. Number of job openings (by 2024): 16,400. Experience: Not required |
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2. Mathematician:They create models to solve real-world problems in fields such as business, politics, engineering, and science. Median salary (2015): $111,110. Number of job openings (by 2024): 1,300. Work experience: Not required |
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3. Political scientist:They study the origin, development, and operation of political systems, research political ideas, and analyze the operations of governments, policies, political trends, and related issues. Median salary (2015): $99,730. Number of job openings (by 2024): 700. Work experience: Not required |
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4. Economist:They study the production and distribution of resources, goods, and services by collecting and analyzing data, studying trends, and evaluating economic issues. Median salary (2015): $99,180. Number of job openings (by 2024): 7,000. Work experience: Not required. |
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5. Nursing staff:They diagnose and treat acute or chronic illnesses independently or as part of a patient's health care team. Median salary (2015): $98,190 US Number of job openings (by 2024): 74,700. Work experience: Not required |
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6. Nurse (doctor's assistant):They assist doctors in examining, diagnosing, and treating patients. Median salary (2015): $98,180. Number of job openings: 50,000. Work experience: Not required. |
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7. Midwife:They diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a patient care team. Median salary (2015): $92,510. Number of job openings (by 2024): 2,500. Work experience: Not required |
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8. Primary and secondary education managers:They plan, direct, or coordinate the learning, administrative, and support activities of elementary and secondary schools. Median salary (2015): $90,140. Number of job openings (by 2024): 83,800. Work experience: 5 years or more |
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9. Post-secondary education administrator:They supervise students, scholars, research, and teach at colleges and universities. Median salary (2015): $88,580. Number of job openings (by 2024): 66,100. Work experience: Less than 5 years |
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10. Occupational therapist:They treat patients with disabilities, illnesses, or injuries through therapy using daily activities and help patients develop, restore, and improve the skills necessary for life and work. Median salary (2015): $80,150. Number of job openings (by 2024): 52,600. Work experience: Not required |
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11. Statistician:They use statistical methods to collect and analyze data to help solve real-world problems in business, engineering, medicine, or other fields. Median salary (2015): $80,110. Number of job openings (by 2024): 15,400. Work experience: Not required |
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