People suitable for these careers are good at active listening, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Surgeons
treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Salary: $251650
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
OBGYNs
provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.
Salary: $239120
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Allergists and Immunologists
diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.
Salary: $218850
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Hospitalists
provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.
Salary: $218850
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Neurologists
diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and disorders of the nervous system.
Salary: $218850
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Ophthalmologists
diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries of the eyes and related structures.
Salary: $218850
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Urologists
diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.
Salary: $218850
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Naturopathic Physicians
diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.
Salary: $218850
Education: Doctoral degree
High job satisfaction
Psychiatrists
diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.
Salary: $217100
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Family and General Practitioners
diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
Salary: $214370
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Chief Executives
determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Salary: $197840
Education: Master's degree
High job satisfaction
Natural Sciences Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Salary: $154930
Education: Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Podiatrists
diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Salary: $151110
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Lawyers
Lawyers represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Salary: $148910
Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Strong job growth
Physicists
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conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Salary: $137700
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
PR Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
Salary: $135580
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Law Professors
teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Salary: $134760
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Judges and Magistrates
arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
Salary: $131850
Education: Doctoral degree
High job satisfaction
Health Specialties Professors
teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Salary: $124890
Education: Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Nurse Practitioners
diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Salary: $114510
Education: Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
I/O Psychologists
apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
Salary: $112690
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Earth, Marine and Space Professors
teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Salary: $104710
Education: Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Mathematical Technicians
apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products.
Salary: $103930
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Elementary and Secondary School Principals
plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.
Salary: $103010
Education: Master's degree
High job satisfaction
Administrative Law Judges
conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.
Salary: $102050
Education: Doctoral degree
High job satisfaction
Physics Professors
teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Salary: $101290
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Clinical Neuropsychologists
apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.
Salary: $100130
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Industrial Safety and Health Engineers
plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.
Salary: $97330
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Police and Detectives Supervisors
directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Salary: $97180
Education: No degree required
High job satisfaction
Securities and Commodities Sales Agents
buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms and develop and implement financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
Salary: $96540
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Agricultural Sciences Professors
teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Salary: $96200
Education: Doctoral degree
High job satisfaction
Sociologists
study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
Salary: $93420
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Forestry and Conservation Professors
teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Salary: $92420
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Psychology Professors
teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Salary: $89960
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Salary: $89910
Education: Doctoral degree
School Psychologists
investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
Salary: $89290
Education: Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Clinical Psychologists
diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.
Salary: $89290
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Counseling Psychologists
assess and evaluate individuals' problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
Salary: $89290
Education: Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Arbitrators and Conciliators
facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
Salary: $76440
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Equal Opportunity Officers
monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Salary: $75620
Education: Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Government Property Inspectors
investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.
Salary: $75620
Education: Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Social and Community Service Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Salary: $75140
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
SODA Counselors
counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services.
Salary: $62320
Education: Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Healthcare Social Workers
provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
Salary: $60470
Education: Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Marriage and Family Therapists
diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.
Salary: $56890
Education: Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Clergy
conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
Salary: $56560
Education: Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Mental Health Social Workers
assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
Salary: $54540
Education: Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
CPS Social Workers
provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
Salary: $52370
Education: Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Mental Health Counselors
counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.
Salary: $51550
Education: Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselors
counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.
Salary: $51550
Education: Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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