Occupations by Salary and Expected Growth

When planning for a career, the level of passion and “fit” one feels for a certain profession is infinitely more important than the sheer potential for monetary gain. Still, when a teen sets out on an educational journey, they are, sometimes unknowingly, making decisions that can have a long-term financial impact on their lives. For example, taking on massive student loans when you desire to enter a lower-paying field can be a set-up for having your dreams deterred down the road.

To get in the proper higher education consumer mindset, we believe that teens and parents should digest all of the available data related to careers as it connects to one’s postsecondary pathway. Toward that aim, our Occupations by Salary and Expected Growth table offers salary data, expected job growth over the next decade, and the type of degree required for entry for over 150 of the most popular professions. All data was collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the government’s premier source of career-related data and trends.

*The statistics listed below were collected on April 10, 2021 and are current as of that date.

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Occupation2019 Median Pay10th %tile90th %tileExpected Job GrowthEntry-Level DegreeGrowth OutlookJob Category
Accountant$71,550$44,480$124,4504%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm
Actuary$108,350$64,860$193,60018%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageMathhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/actuaries.htm
Adult/ESL Teacher$54,350$32,580$93,760-10%Bachelor'sDeclineEducation https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/adult-literacy-and-ged-teachers.htm
Advertising/Marketing Manager$135,900$61,930$208,0006%Bachelor'sFaster than averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm
Aerospace Engineer$116,500$72,450$166,6203%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/aerospace-engineers.htm
Agricultural Engineer$80,720$47,330$160,9502%Bachelor'sSlower than averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/agricultural-engineers.htm
Agricultural/Food Scientist$65,160$39,280$118,8306%Bachelor'sFaster than averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/agricultural-and-food-scientists.htm
Anesthesiologist$271,440$136,180Healthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291211.htm
Animator$75,270$40,250$139,9404%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageArt & Designhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/multimedia-artists-and-animators.htm
AnthropologistMaster'sLife, Phyiscal, and Social Science
Arbitrator/Mediator$63,930$37,420$123,7308%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageLegalhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/arbitrators-mediators-and-conciliators.htm
ArcheologistMaster'sLife, Phyiscal, and Social Science
Architect$80,750$48,700$137,6201%Bachelor'sSlower than averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/architects.htm
Architecture/Engineering Manager$144,830$92,510$208,0003%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/architectural-and-engineering-managers.htm
Art Director$94,220$53,240$188,750-2%Bachelor'sDeclineArt & Designhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/art-directors.htm
Athletic Trainer$48,440$31,300$73,47016%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers.htm
Atmospheric Scientist/Meteorologist$95,380$49,700$147,1606%Bachelor'sFaster than averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/atmospheric-scientists-including-meteorologists.htm
Audiologist$77,600$54,010$120,75013%DoctoralMuch faster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/audiologists.htm
Biochemist/Biophysicist$94,490$50,620$182,8704%DoctoralAs fast as averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/biochemists-and-biophysicists.htm
Biological Technician$45,860$29,450$73,3505%Bachelor'sFaster than averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/biological-technicians.htm
Biomedical Engineer$91,410$55,280$148,2105%Bachelor'sFaster than averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/biomedical-engineers.htm
Budget Analyst$76,540$50,230$116,5103%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/budget-analysts.htm
Buyer/Purchasing Manager$69,600$38,230$193,400-7%Bachelor'sDeclineBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/purchasing-managers-buyers-and-purchasing-agents.htm
Cartographer$65,470$41,670$103,3804%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/cartographers-and-photogrammetrists.htm
Chemical Engineer$108,770$66,810$176,0904%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/chemical-engineers.htm
Chiropractor$70,340$35,290$147,4804%DoctoralAs fast as averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/chiropractors.htm
Civil Engineer$87,060$55,380$144,5602%Bachelor'sSlower than averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/civil-engineers.htm
Compensation/Benefits Manager$122,270$69,870$208,0003%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/compensation-and-benefits-managers.htm
Computer and Information Scientist$122,840$69,990$189,78015%Master'sMuch faster than averageComputer and Information Technologyhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-and-information-research-scientists.htm
Computer Engineer$117,220$68,460$185,2402%Bachelor'sSlower than averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm
Computer Network Architect$112,690$64,770$168,3905%Bachelor'sFaster than averageComputer and Information Technologyhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-network-architects.htm
Computer Programmer$86,550$50,150$140,250-9%Bachelor'sDeclineComputer and Information Technologyhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-programmers.htm
Computer Systems Analyst$90,920$55,180$147,6707%Bachelor'sFaster than averageComputer and Information Technologyhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm
Conservation Scientist/Forester$62,410$39,270$98,0605%Bachelor'sFaster than averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/conservation-scientists.htm
Construction Manager$95,260$56,140$164,7908%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/construction-managers.htm
Cost Estimator$65,250$39,380$111,350-1%Bachelor'sDeclineBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/cost-estimators.htm
Database Administrator$93,750$51,800$148,06010%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageComputer and Information Technologyhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm
Dental Hygienist$76,220$53,130$103,3406%Associate'sFaster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.collegetransitions.com/blog/ivy-league-acceptance-rates-class-of-2025/
Dentist$159,200$79,670$208,0003%DoctoralAs fast as averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dentists.htm
Dietician/Nutritionist$61,270$38,890$87,3608%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm
Economist$105,020$59,450$185,02014%Master'sMuch faster than averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/economists.htm
Editor$61,370$32,620$122,280-7%Bachelor'sDeclineMedia and Communicationhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/editors.htm
Electrical Engineer$101,250$63,020$164,2103%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm
Elementary School Teacher$59,420$37,420$90,1804%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEducation https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm
Emergency Management Director$74,590$40,430$141,2304%Bachelor'sas fast as averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/emergency-management-directors.htm
Environmental Engineer$88,860$54,330$142,0703%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/environmental-engineers.htm
Environmental Scientist$71,360$42,810$124,7608%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm
Epidemiologist$70,990$44,000$119,2905%Master'sFaster than averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/epidemiologists.htm
Event Planner$50,600$28,590$86,3908%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/meeting-convention-and-event-planners.htm
Facilities ManagerManagement
Family PhysicianHealthcare
Fashion Designer$73,790$37,260$149,010-4%Bachelor'sDeclineArt & Designhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/fashion-designers.htm
Film/Video Editor$59,810$26,560$168,32018%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageMedia and Communicationhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/film-and-video-editors-and-camera-operators.htm
Financial Analyst$81,590$47,230$156,1505%Bachelor'sFaster than averageBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm
Financial Examiner$81,090$43,500$158,2007%Bachelor'sFaster than averageBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-examiners.htm
Financial Manager$129,890$68,370$208,00015%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm
Financial Services Sales Agent$62,270$35,320$204,1304%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageSaleshttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/securities-commodities-and-financial-services-sales-agents.htm
Food Service Manager$55,320$33,210$93,0401%High School DiplomaSlower than averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/food-service-managers.htm
Forensic ScientistLife, Phyiscal, and Social Science
Fundraiser$57,970$33,530$100,41014%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/fundraisers.htm
Geographer$81,540$52,280$113,140-1%Bachelor'sDeclineLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geographers.htm
Geoscientist$92,040$51,000$187,9105%Bachelor'sFaster than averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geoscientists.htm
Graphic Designer$52,110$30,810$89,210-4%Bachelor'sDeclineArt & Designhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm
Health and Safety Engineer$91,410$53,650$143,8804%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/health-and-safety-engineers.htm
High School Teacher$61,660$40,540$99,6604%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEducation https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm
Historian$63,680$29,760$114,8103%Master'sAs fast as averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/historians.htm
Hotel/Lodging Manager$54,430$31,380$105,720-12%High School DiplomaDeclineManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/lodging-managers.htm
Human Resource Manager$116,720$68,300$205,7206%Bachelor'sFaster than averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm
Human Resource Specialist$61,920$37,180$105,9307%Bachelor'sFaster than averageBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/human-resources-specialists.htm
Hydrologist$81,270$51,220$127,4005%Bachelor'sFaster than averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/hydrologists.htm
Industrial Designer$68,890$39,860$114,950-4%Bachelor'sDeclineArt & Designhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/industrial-designers.htm
Industrial Engineer$88,020$57,290$134,07010%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/industrial-engineers.htm
Information Security Analyst$99,730$57,810$158,86031%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageComputer and Information Technologyhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm
Instructional Coordinator$66,290$38,260$103,7906%Master'sFaster than averageEducation https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/instructional-coordinators.htm
Insurance Underwriter$70,020$42,360$124,320-6%Bachelor'sDeclineBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/insurance-underwriters.htm
Interior Designer$56,040$31,970$96,470-5%Bachelor'sDeclineArt & Designhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/interior-designers.htm
InternistHealthcare
Interpretor/Translator$51,830$28,170$94,37020%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageMedia and Communicationhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/interpreters-and-translators.htm
Judge$120,090$39,110$204,2002%DoctoralSlower than averageLegalhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/judges-and-hearing-officers.htm
Labor Relations Specialist$69,020$19,230$124,380-7%Bachelor'sDeclineBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/labor-relations-specialists.htm
Landscape Architect$69,360$42,320$112,290-2%Bachelor'sDeclineEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/landscape-architects.htm
Lawyer$122,960$59,670$208,0004%DoctoralAs fast as averageLegalhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/lawyers.htm
Librarian$59,500$33,820$94,5205%Bachelor'sFaster than averageEducation https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/librarians.htm
Loan Officer$63,270$32,560$132,6803%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/loan-officers.htm
Logistician$74,750$44,020$120,4004%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/logisticians.htm
Management Analyst$85,260$49,700$154,31011%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm
Marine Engineer/Naval Architect$92,400$65,440$147,7101%Bachelor'sSlower than averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/marine-engineers-and-naval-architects.htm
Market Analyst$63,790$34,350$122,63018%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/market-research-analysts.htm
Marriage and Family Therapist$49,610$32,070$87,70022%Master'sMuch faster than averageCommunity and Social Servicehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/marriage-and-family-therapists.htm
Materials Engineer$93,360$57,340$148,9602%Bachelor'sSlower than averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/materials-engineers.htm
Mathematician/Statistician$92,030$52,690$162,06033%Master'sMuch faster than averageMathhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians-and-statisticians.htm
Mechanical Engineer$88,430$57,130$138,0204%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineers.htm
Medical Scientist$88,790$49,020$159,6806%DoctoralFaster than averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/medical-scientists.htm
Mental Health Counselor$46,240$29,520$76,08025%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageCommunity and Social Servicehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-behavioral-disorder-and-mental-health-counselors.htm
Microbiologist$75,650$43,500$133,2803%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/microbiologists.htm
Middle School Teacher$59,660$39,990$96,2804%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEducation https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/middle-school-teachers.htm
Mining/Geological Engineer$91,160$52,160$151,2304%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mining-and-geological-engineers.htm
Music Director/Composer$51,670$23,100$125,2002%Bachelor'sSlower than averageEntertainmenthttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/special-education-teachers.htm
Network/Systems Administrator$83,510$52,370$132,5204%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageComputer and Information Technologyhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm
Nuclear Engineer$113,460$71,860$179,43013%Bachelor'sDeclineEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/nuclear-engineers.htm
Obstetrician/GynecologistHealthcare
Occupational Therapist$84,950$56,800$121,49016%Master'sMuch faster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-therapists.htm
Operations Research Analyst$84,810$48,670$140,79025%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageMathhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/operations-research-analysts.htm
Optician$37,840$25,640$60,8404%High School DiplomaAs fast as averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/opticians-dispensing.htm
Optometrist$115,250$59,200$194,1004%DoctoralAs fast as averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/optometrists.htm
Orthotists/Prosthetists$68,410$41,360$108,13017%Master'sMuch faster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/orthotists-and-prosthetists.htm
Paralegals & Legal Assistants$51,740$32,160$82,50010%Associate'sMuch faster than averageLegalhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/paralegals-and-legal-assistants.htm
PediatricianHealthcare
Personal Financial Advisor$87,850$42,950$208,0004%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/personal-financial-advisors.htm
Petroleum Engineer$137,720$79,270$208,0003%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/petroleum-engineers.htm
Pharmacist$128,090$88,400$162,900-3%DoctoralDeclineHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacists.htm
Photographer$36,280$9.92/Hour$38.19/Hour-4%High School DiplomaDeclineMedia and Communicationhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/photographers.htm
Physical Therapist$89,440$62,120$127,74018%DoctoralMuch faster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapists.htm
Physicist/Astronomer$122,220$59,420$185,7807%DoctoralFaster than averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronomers.htm
Podiatrist$126,240$54,150$208,0000%DoctoralLittle or no changeHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/podiatrists.htm
Postsecondary Education Administrator$95,410$55,320$194,0904%Master'sas fast as averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/postsecondary-education-administrators.htm
Postsecondary Teachers$79,540$40,480$174,9609%Master's/DoctoralMuch faster than averageEducation https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm
Preschool Teachers$30,520$21,140$55,0502%Associate'sSlower than averageEducation https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/preschool-teachers.htm
Preschool/Childcare Director$48,210$30,850$82,5901%Bachelor'sSlower than averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/preschool-and-childcare-center-directors.htm
Producer/Director$74,420$35,480$173,68010%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageEntertainmenthttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/producers-and-directors.htm
Property/Real Estate Manager$58,760$31,030$129,1600%High School DiplomaLittle to no changeManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/property-real-estate-and-community-association-managers.htm
Psychiatrist$220,430$74,530$284,74812%Doctoral Faster than averageHealthcare
Psychologist (Clinical/Counseling/School)$87,450$45,240$132,6703%Master'sAs fast as averageCommunity and Social Service
Psychologist (Industrial/Organizational)$111,150$51,080$197,7003%Master'sAs fast as averageBusiness & Finance
Public Relations Specialist$61,150$34,590$115,4307%Bachelor'sFaster than averageMedia and Communicationhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/public-relations-specialists.htm
Public Relations/Fundraising Manager$116,180$64,790$208,0009%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/public-relations-managers.htm
Radiologic & MRI Technologists$62,280$41,480$101,5807%Associate'sFaster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists.htm
Registered Nurse$73,300$52,080$111,2207%Bachelor'sFaster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
Rehabilitation Counselor$35,950$23,820$63,79010%Master'sMuch faster than averageCommunity and Social Servicehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/rehabilitation-counselors.htm
Reporter/Correspondent$46,270$24,520$117,170-11%Bachelor'sDeclineMedia and Communicationhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/reporters-correspondents-and-broadcast-news-analysts.htm
Respiratory Therapists$61,330$44,850$86,98019%Associate'sMuch faster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/respiratory-therapists.htm
Sales Engineer$103,900$59,180$174,2706%Bachelor'sFaster than averageSaleshttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/sales/sales-engineers.htm
Sales Manager$126,640$59,810$208,0004%Bachelor'sas fast as averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/sales-managers.htm
School Principal$96,400$63,070$148,6304%Master'sAs fast as averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/elementary-middle-and-high-school-principals.htm
School/Career Counselor$57,040$34,380$96,0908%Master'sMuch faster than averageCommunity and Social Servicehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/school-and-career-counselors.htm
Social Worker$50,470$31,790$82,54013%Master'sMuch faster than averageCommunity and Social Servicehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm
Social/Community Service Manager$67,150$41,220$112,48017%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm
Sociologist$83,420$46,920$141,7704%Master'sAs fast as averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/sociologists.htm
Software Developer$107,510$64,240$164,59022%Bachelor'sMuch faster than averageComputer and Information Technologyhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm
Special Education Teachers$61,030$40,730$98,5303%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageEducation https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/special-education-teachers.htm
Speech/Language Pathologist$79,120$49,840$121,26025%Master'sMuch faster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/speech-language-pathologists.htm
SurgeonHealthcare
Surgical Technologists$48,300$33,420$71,4007%Postsecondary Non-Degree AwardFaster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm
Survey Researcher$59,170$32,150$108,860-4%Master'sDeclineLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/survey-researchers.htm
Surveyor$63,420$36,110$104,8502%Bachelor'sSlower than averageEngineering and Architecturehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/surveyors.htm
Tax Examiner/Collector$54,890$33,090$101,780-4%Bachelor'sDeclineBusiness & Financehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/tax-examiners-and-collectors-and-revenue-agents.htm
Technical Writer$72,850$44,320$117,2507%Bachelor'sFaster than averageMedia and Communicationhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/technical-writers.htm
Training/Development Manager$113,350$64,720$196,0707%Bachelor'sFaster than averageManagementhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/public-relations-managers.htm
Urban Planner$74,350$45,850$116,28011%Master'sMuch faster than averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/urban-and-regional-planners.htm
Veterinarian$95,460$58,080$160,78016%DoctoralMuch faster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinarians.htm
Veterinary Technologists & Technicians$35,320$24,530$51,23016%Associate'sMuch faster than averageHealthcarehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians.htm
Web Developer/Digital Designer$73,760$39,550$142,0808%Associate'sMuch faster than averageComputer and Information Technologyhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/web-developers.htm
Writer/Author$63,200$33,660$122,450-2%Bachelor'sDeclineMedia and Communicationhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm
Zoologist/Wildlife Biologist$63,270$38,880$101,7804%Bachelor'sAs fast as averageLife, Phyiscal, and Social Sciencehttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/zoologists-and-wildlife-biologists.htm

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