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12 April 2006
Money and Salary.com Name the
Top Jobs
Money magazine and Salary.com have released a list of the 50 best career fields for American workers today. Their criteria
include an above-average job growth rate, annual pay above $50,000, flexible hours, good work environments, and opportunities for advancement.
Here are the top 10 jobs on the Money/Salary.com list – with our comments on some of the choices.
- Software Engineer – We agree, it's great work – but not the best choice if job stability is your top concern.
- College Professor – Don't go down this track unless 1) You're prepared to get 10 years of post-secondary education just to get
your foot in the door, and 2) you're willing to spend your first years (and maybe more) teaching at the Middle of Nowhere State University.
- Financial Advisor
- Human Resources Manager
- Physician Assistant – Other health specialties that made the top 50 list are physical therapist, chiropractor, medical scientist,
physician, surgeon, biomedical research scientist, dentist, registered nurse, and veterinarian.
- Market Research Analyst
- Computer/IT Analyst
- Real Estate Appraiser – If you're already in this field, enjoy things while they last. If you're not, think twice about
getting in. Demand for this specialty will drop like a stone as mortgage rates rise and housing sales slow down.
- Pharmacist
- Psychologist – Much of the projected job growth here comes from a growing demand for school psychologists. You'll need at least
a master's degree to qualify for employment.
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