Working for the government does not necessarily mean that a person will receive an average income. They can receive the above mentioned benefits, plus earn a salary that is on par with industries that are known for making high wages.

For individuals who have the right skill set and education, government jobs can be quite lucrative. Depending on the vocation, some government jobs allow individuals to enjoy a six figure salary. The following is a list of the 25 highest paying government salaries.  Some of these careers have a comparable salary across all levels of government (city, municipal, county, state, and federal).  You may be quite surprised by what you see on the list.  The list starts with the least (out of the list) and then increases.

25. Customs Inspector

Customs inspectors are needed by the Department of Homeland Security. Individuals who work in this position can expect an average yearly salary of over $59,000. More than 1,000 employees are needed in this field, with a projected growth rate of 7 percent. Individuals who work as customs inspectors who have military police experience will have a better chance of being hired. An internship program is offered through the US Customs Service for individuals interested in working in this field.

24. Medical Technician

This field pays employees a salary of over $59,000 a year. This field is experiencing a 12 percent growth rate. The government agencies that are most likely to hire medical technicians include the Department of the Army, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of the Air Force. It is projected that 33,000 employees are needed. Individuals who work as medical technicians will need an associate degree or certificate that relates to the particular field they will be working in. A medical internship program is offered through the Central Intelligence Agency.

23. Border Patrol Agent

Most border patrol agents receive a salary of $63,500 each year. In order to qualify for a position as a border patrol agent, some agencies may help individuals by paying for part of their tuition to receive a degree in criminal justice, administration of justice, police science, or other fields. The most likely agency to hire border patrol agents is the Department of Homeland Security. The projected rate of growth in this field is 9 percent, with more than 8,000 employees being needed.

22. Technical Engineer

Technical engineers receive a salary that averages about $63,900. The projected growth rate of this field is at 7 percent. About 34,000 employees are needed to fill positions with the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of the Army, and the Department of Transportation. Some individuals may be able to land a position as a technical engineer without formal training, but most agencies will require a person to have an associate degree in engineering technology. Some individuals may qualify for an internship through local state or

21. Nurse

Nurses working in government positions can expect a salary of $65,300 a year. This field needs over 580,000 employees, experiencing a growth rate of 23 percent. Government agencies that are likely to hire nurses include the Department of the Army, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Veteran Affairs. Education requirements will vary depending on each nurse’s career path, but they will include an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree, or certification from an approved nursing program.

20. Correctional Officer

Correctional officers earn $67,000 a year. More than 82,000 employees are needed in the field, with a growth rate of 16 percent. The Department of Justice and state/county correctional facilities is most likely to hire correctional officers. The qualifications that are set out for correctional officers will vary by agency. However, most correctional officers require at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

19. Budget Analyst

A budget analyst are likely to receive a salary that sits at about $71,000 a year. This field is experiencing a growth rate at 7 percent. Government agencies that are most likely to hire budget analysts include the Department of State, the Department of the Air Force, and the Department of the Army. It is projected that 4,400 employees will be needed. Internship opportunities are available through the Congressional Budget Office. Budget analysts are required to have at least a bachelors degree.

18. Air Traffic Controller

Air traffic controllers working for government agencies earn about $72,000 a year. This field is experiencing growth, with a projected rate of about 10 percent. More than 2,600 employees will be needed. Agencies that are likely to hire air traffic controllers include the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Justice. In order for a person to qualify for a position with one of these government agencies, they will need to complete an FAA approved education program and other qualifications that have been set out by the federal government.

17. Health and Safety Specialist

Health and safety specialists average about $73,000 in yearly salary. This field is looking at a projected growth rate of 8 percent, with about 3,700 employees needed in government positions. Agencies that are likely to hire health and safety specialists include the Department of Transportation, the Department of the Army, and the Department of Veteran Affairs. Some jobs offered by government agencies may require the specialist to have a bachelors degree in safety, occupational health, or a similar field.

16. Human Resources Manager

Human resource managers working in government agencies receive a salary of over $76,500. This is a field that is constantly growing, with a projected growth rate of 17%. Agencies that are looking for human resource managers include the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. It is estimated that around 147,000 individuals will be needed to fill government positions as HR resource managers.

15. Ecologist

The average salary that ecologists working in government’s position earn is about $76,500. The Department of Justice, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of the Army are agencies that are most likely to look for ecologists. The projected growth rate of this field is at 25 percent. It has been estimated that more than 23,000 employees will need to fill ecologist positions. Most government agencies will require an ecologist to have a Masters degree.

14. Chaplain

Chaplains who work with the government can expect to receive a salary that exceed $76,000 a year. This field is continuing to grow. Departments that are most likely to hire chaplains include the Department of Justice, the Department of the Army, and the Department of Veteran Affairs.

13. Accountant

The average salary that accountants in government positions earn sits at about $78,000. This field is going to experience a lot of growth. It is estimated that more than 264,000 employees will be needed, with the projected growth rate at 12 percent. Accountants are always needed in almost every city/county/state division.

Federal departments that are most likely to hire new accountants include the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, and the Department of Justice. Depending on the position and agency a person works for, they may be required to have a bachelors degree. Some internship opportunities may be available through the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

12. Librarian

Government agencies that require librarians are expected to pay out around $78,000 a year to their employees. Counties and cities are always in need of librarians. This field is expected to grow about 4 percent.

Federal Agencies that are most likely to hire librarians are the Department of the Army, the Department of the Air Force, and the Library of Congress. It is expected that more than 5,800 employees will be needed. Individuals who will qualify as a librarian with government agencies need a Masters degree in library science and may need to meet state licensing requirements.

11. Statistician

Statisticians working in government agencies can expect to receive a salary of over $81,000 a year. The projected growth of this field is at 9 percent, with more than 1,900 employees expected to be needed. Government agencies that are likely to experience a high demand of statisticians to include the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of Commerce. This position requires a Masters degree in statistics, and there are some internships that are available through the Department of Commerce.

10. Architect

Architects are likely to receive a salary that exceeds $85,000 a year. They are in high demand in a variety of government agencies, including the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of Health and Human Services. This field is going to continue to grow at a rate of at least 18 percent. It is estimated that more than 23,000 architects will be needed. In order to qualify for government jobs as an architect, most individuals will need a degree in architecture and practical work training.

9. Microbiologist

Microbiologists can expect to enjoy a salary of about $87,000 a year. This field is going to experience an increase, right at about 9 percent. It is estimated that around 8,000 employees will be needed. The government agencies that are most likely to hire microbiologists include the Department of the Navy, the Department of the Army, and the Department of Health and Human Services. For individuals who are interested in this career, an internship program that lasts six months is available through the US National Arboretum. Microbiologists are most likely to specialize in agriculture, food, industrial microbiology, and immunology.

8. Criminal Investigator

Government agencies are demanding more and more criminal investigators. Individuals who work in this field can expect to receive a salary that exceeds $88,000 a year. The projected growth rate of this career is at 18 percent and more than 9,000 employees are needed. Government agencies that are most likely to hire criminal investigators include the Department of the Navy, the Department of Justice, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Some internship opportunities are available in certain states that allow students to get on the path to becoming a criminal investigator.

7. Chemist

Chemists receive a salary that exceeds $89,000 a year. The field is going to continue to grow, with a projected growth rate of at least 8 percent. It is expected that more than 8,000 employees will be needed. Government agencies that will most likely hire chemists include the Department of the Navy, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Homeland Security. Individuals who have a PhD and Masters degree are most likely to enjoy more opportunities in biotechnological firms and pharmaceutical firms.

6. Computer Scientist

Computer scientists in government positions will most likely work as inventors, theorists, and researchers. Their average yearly salary exceeds $90,000. This field is expected to grow at least 37 percent. More than 200,000 employees will be needed. Individuals who get jobs as a computer scientist in government agencies need at least an associate’s degree. The agencies that experience the highest demand of computer scientists include the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Interior.

5. Economist

Economists who work in government positions enjoy a salary that exceeds $94,000. It is expected that the field will continue to grow at a rate of at least 7 percent. It is estimated that about 1,100 employees will be needed. Government agencies that are most likely to hire economists include the Army, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Homeland Security. Individuals with a PhD or masters degree in economics are most likely to qualify for the job. The primary responsibility of a government economist includes analyzing the connection between government in the economy and budget deficits, tax cuts, and a variety of policies.

4. General Engineer

General engineers who work in government positions can expect to earn a salary that exceeds $100,000 yearly. This industry is expected to experience a projected growth rate of at least 11 percent. More than 160,000 employees will be needed in this field. The agencies that are experiencing the highest demand for general engineers in government positions include the Department of the Interior and the Department of Energy. In order to qualify for entry level jobs in engineering, a bachelor’s degree is required.

3. Financial Manager

The average salary of a financial manager working for the government exceeds $100,000. This industry is expected to grow by at least 13 percent and will need at least 64,000 employees. The agencies that are most likely to hire financial managers include the Army, the Department of Treasury, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. A college level education is required. Each level of government has one or more financial managers working with them.

2. Attorney

Attorneys who work for the government can expect to earn a yearly salary of between $75,000 to $114,000. The salary continues to grow as a person moves from state government to local government to federal government. This industry is expected to grow by at least 11 percent and will need more than 80,000 employees. The agencies that have the highest demand of attorneys include the Department of Interior, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Treasury. When working at the federal level, part of an attorney’s job is to investigate cases for a variety of agencies including the US Department of Justice.

1.Astronomer

Astronomers can average an income that exceeds $116,000 a year. This field is expected to experience an increase of between 9 and 17 percent. More than 25,000 employees are currently needed. The occupations that are currently most demanded include NASA astronauts, aeronautical analysts, aerospace engineers, airline pilots, flight engineers, and aeronautical imagery and feature analysts. The agencies that are most likely to hire astronomers include the Army, the Air Force, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

1. Your Reaction When Your Friends Tell You They Have To Work On Holidays

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2. …But You Have To Beg For The Day After Thanksgiving Off Because You Don’t Have Seniority

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3. Being Good At Your Job Isn’t A Requirement To Get A Raise

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Just doing the minimum required will do…

4. Making Backroom Deals For New Office Equipment Is Necessary…

Source: http://forum.mixedmartialarts.com/thread/2368307/33-Hilarious-High-Five-Miss-Gifs

…because it takes forever to get them through official channels

5. Your Reaction When You Find Out Someone Just Quit or Retired…Because That Means A Promotion Just Opened Up

Source: http://blog.emilyslist.org/post/135065064584/femi-list-1212

6. …But You Didn’t Get The Promotion Because 1,000 Other People Also Applied

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7. It’s True. Government Health Insurance Really Is The Best…

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8. Your Workplace Is Still Using Technology That Pre-existed Civilization

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9. You Work Twice As Hard As Some Of Your Co-workers…But Get Paid The Same

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10. Those Free Bus/Train Passes Are Gold

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It’s always nice when you don’t have to pay for your commute to work.

11. How You Feel When Someone Gets Fired….Because It Never Happens

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12. There’s Always That One Person In The Office That Loves Cats A Bit Too Much

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If you don’t know who it is….it’s probably you.

13. Food keeps missing from the community fridge…but no one knows who’s stealing the food.

Even if you ask them, they will just deny it.

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14. But despite everything,  you know you are damn lucky to be a government employee

Well if you love to travel and want a job you can possibly love, here are 20 jobs that fit the description.

Consultant

Being an international consultant is a challenging career based on solving problems and offering critical advice. It also means frequent travel. Consults may travel daily, monthly or sporadically. Consulting is based on a city to city travel schedule as contractor to the businesses needing help.
Salary: $60,000 to $90,000

Education Or Athletic Recruiter

Recruiters are responsible for finding top, new talent in the areas of both academics and athletics. Sometimes they get lucky and find a special person who shows an aptitude for both. These recruiters usually travel weekly to high schools and colleges hunting for talent, and sometimes they travel daily. It is a very busy job.
Salary by: $37,610

Traveling Salesperson

Depending on the product, a traveling salesperson can be busy. The product determines the territory size. The most common and well paid traveling sales job, which comes to most people’s mind, is pharmaceutical sales. At times, this job will require daily travel by, but it can be a weekly travel job, especially if flying and state to state travel is required.
Salary: $54,770 to $82,974

English As a Second Language

Many foreign countries are seeking English teachers. The job is considered to be in high demand internationally, and the coolest part about teaching the language in another country is not even having to have a degree in teaching. Travel is not frequent with this job. You will go somewhere and immerse yourself.
Salary: $40,000 to $75,000

Travel Writer

Making a living by travel writing can either be a struggle or a dream job. It is not something easy to get established in as a success in, but if it happens, then the salary and the perks are amazing. A travel writer can come and go as often as they please, and they seem to have the best level of freedom out of all the traveling jobs.
Salary: $23,309-$112,193

Diplomat

A a job as a diplomat is full of a lot of fun facts. For one, a diplomat can mean being a nurse or an administrative assistant, but usually, a diplomat is foreign service officer. A diplomat’s travel schedule can vary from daily to monthly. The pay is decent, but the benefits are what makes this travel job so attractive.
Salary: $39,320 to $85,460

Foreign Correspondent

Depending on the media company, the locations can be city to city, state to state, international or all of the above. Knowing a second or third language would not be a bad idea either. This can also be done freelance, which would cross into the travel writing territory in a way. Often, these people will work with photojournalists. Travel is unpredictable, but it is usually daily or weekly.
Salary: $50,000 – $75,000

Au Pair

A person should only do this job if they really love traveling and are not financially motivated. It is basically a trade of services for time and a small amount of pay. The services traded usually include things like house cleaning, being a nanny or eldercare. The travel frequency all depends on how quickly a person in this line of work wants to move on and can afford to.
Salary: $12.15 per hour

International Photojournalist

International photojournalists work a lot with international reporters, and they also usually get involved with a media company. It is an exciting career, and it combines the love of traveling with the passion of photography and video. Like the journalism, it can also be freelance. Travel is frequent, and it ranges from daily to weekly.
Salary: $40,000

Archeologist

Archeology offer a chance to travel the world, discover history and make history at the same time. An archeologist has a supremely important and immensely fun job studying the roots of human history and culture. A career in this field can lead people on research projects and digs to some of the most remote and exciting parts of the world. It is impossible to lock down a travel frequency for this area. It could be monthly, while some archeologists spend years at the same spot.
Salary: $61,980

Construction Manager

Construction managers with a love of traveling are lucky people. They pull down a decent average salary, and some end up going into the six digit range. The travel frequency for a construction manager is usually around three or four times a year, but the number can be more less depending on the length of the project. They stay until it is completed.
Salary: $73,561

Chef

A good executive chef with experience in multiple cuisines, positive reviews and resume full of restaurants still in business can pack their knives and bags, and they can go pretty much anywhere they want. They can expand their skill sets by working new styles in a new place. They set their travel frequency.
Salary: $37,000 to $87,000

Cruise Line Captain

Being the captain of a cruise ship is not only one of the top travel lover’s dream jobs, it is also really cool to be called Captain. Captains get an amazing salary with everything covered. The only drawback is maybe too much travel. Some cruise ships captains go nearly 10 months out of the year with just port breaks.
Salary: 153,379

Event Coordinator

Event coordinators good enough to work on large events get the chance to travel a lot. They travel to meet with other coordinators of events and staff members. They start at the local level and do traveling from city to city, but with experience and a good reputation, this job can mean monthly and possibly weekly travel between states and countries.
Salary: $38,492

Executive Assistant

This job is not meant to be prestigious or steal a spotlight, but it is a good job to get into for someone with aspirations to travel and see a lot. An assistant will go wherever they are needed, and hopefully their bosses go to a lot of interesting and fun places. The travel frequency all depends on the employer and the company. It is at least a monthly guarantee.
Salary: $50,223

Flight Attendant

This is the easiest one to describe, and it is the most obvious. It has now become a field for both men and women, and it is for people of all ages as long as they are able to carry out their duties. The pay is good, most people in the field enjoy it and the travel frequency is daily.
Salary: $36,852

Field Service Engineer

This job is best described as traveling customer service. If a company needs help with repair or installation of a product for their business, then the field service engineer handles everything. The travel frequency is usually weekly, and the location all depends on the client. Some field service engineers do a lot of traveling out of state, but there are some who engage in international travel.
Salary: $66,237

International Aid Worker

At least they get paid, right? This is a difficult job, but it can be very rewarding. The travel is a reward, and there are some interesting places to go and see. Some of the places will never be seen or even thought of by the average person, and an aid worker gets to help people, and a lot of the time they are even helping children. The travel frequency varies, but it is usually whenever they are needed, which seems to be all the time now.
Salary: $30,000

Airline Pilot

Flight attendants were obvious for great travel jobs, but a lot of people forget about commercial pilots. On top of traveling nationally and internationally on daily basis for great money, being a pilot is one of those jobs some kids dream about having, and they end up making their dream come true.
Salary: $123,400 to $165,278

International Tour Guide

This is a great job for people who love to travel, especially since their job is offering up travel tips and facts to fellow lovers of globe trotting. They could end up in a village one one morning and in a busy metro area the same evening. Expect to travel within a city or from city to city every day.
Average Salary: $31,213

25. Information Systems Manager – When you see a group of ITs working in your office, this is their lead tech. The largest job requirement includes establishing technology regarding information into the company they are working for. They watch over the installation and maintenance in new information systems, and are responsible for any repairs or updates to the tech. Median salary for this position is $106,000/year. However, the market for this position isn’t as high as others may be, coming in at only 147 job openings.

24. Analytics Manager – Requirements for this position include a great understanding of the product and how to sell it (specific to the company you work for), analyze growth and how the market is expanding, and create solutions to maximize output. This job requires creativity, and the ability to make quick judgement about potential problems. This job is opening up, looking to fill almost 1,000 of these positions this year. The median salary runs at $106,000 yearly.

23. Design Manager – Being a Design Manager is more difficult than it may appear at first glance. It requires creativity and the ability to maximize potential when set to design key features, as well as being able to find and solve conflicts in design. This job is situational, it can range from designing a building to web design. Leading these jobs can be demanding as it may require you to reject multiple plans before finding one you are confident in. Average salary for this position is $106,500 per year, and has over 500 positions to fill.

22. Product Manager – As a Product Manager, you will be required to manage the entire line of a particular product or products, from planning activities to deciding which plan is best for said product. Other job requirements may include creating a market plan from scratch, and identifying potential partners for this product. This field is scarce, looking to gain over 7,000 product managers this year. Median salary is $107,000 per year.

21. Tax Manager – Tax Managers main goal is to provide tax services to clients. They must hire staff, and be able to complete all tasks required of a tax accountant. Prerequisites to this position may include knowledge of computerized accounting and a BA in accounting. You must also have strong leadership skills, as well as be able to manage a group of tax accountants. This year, there are over 1,400 opening for this position, and yearly salary is $110,000.

20. Data Architect – Data Architecture consists of the rules and regulations that surround what data is being collected by the company. As a Data Architect, it is your job to manage that data, and create ways to collect it. Proficiency in different data management systems is required, as well as the ability to create standards for the development standards of the different databases. There are 762 open Data Architect positions in 2016, and the salary is $113,000 per year,

19. Actuary – There are many different types of actuary, including banking, investment management, pensions, and insurance. However, the details are all similar. As an actuary, you will be require to collect data and assess risks (situational to what type of actuary you are). Consisting mostly of evaluations and risk prevention, this job requires the ability to manage statistics, and have a good grasp of mathematical skills. This position has 175 openings this year, and the yearly salary is $115,000 yearly.

18. Creative Director – Creative Directors are employed by marketing companies and advertising agencies. Creativity is the top requirement, and a background in design and copy write is normally required. The job is to plan how your company will advertise certain products. As a Creative Director, you may also be required to give advice and critique to artists or ad designers that work for you. There is a demand for almost 700 creative directors this year, and the median salary is $115,000 per year.

17. Risk Manager – Risk Managers do exactly what you would think – Analyze potential risks and figure out how to avoid them, and how bad the loss or effect would be if something occurred. To put it simply, it would be your job to find out how to stop bad things from happening. Requirements to become a Risk Manager include a degree related to the company that you wish to work for, but most of these positions are for banks or other financial industries. There is a demand for over 1,000 risk managers this year, and the yearly salary is $115,000.

16. Data Scientist – Where Data analysts simply analyze data that has already been recorded, Data scientist couple those findings with their knowledge of the business and use that information to overcome challenges that the company may face by communication with leaders in both business and tech resolution. As a data scientist, you find the data-related problem, then find out how to solve it. This position has almost 2,000 openings and pays $115,000 per year.

15. Finance Manager – As a finance manager, you will be required to keep the company’s financial standing in check. You will have to direct what the company invests in, create plans for long term financial goals, and produce reports regarding the financial standing on the company. The median pay is $115,000 per year, and there are over 2,500 openings for this position.

14. Systems Architect – Systems Architects main job is to design and create different computer programs based on internet research (namely, customer systems). In other words, it is your job as a Systems Architect to make it easy for people to access and navigate the system(s). Ease of access and flow are important, and job requirements include a background in general IT as well as the ability to enhance ease-of-access. There are almost 500 openings for this position, and the average pay is $116,920 per year.

13. Pharmacist – As a Pharmacist, you will be expected to distribute different drugs to customer as prescribed by doctors. In addition to providing the drugs, you will also be tasked with advising the customers on how/when to take the drugs, as well as the side effects, if any. A background in a type of science is required before being accepted into Pharmacy school, which is required to practice. There are over 4,500 openings for pharmacists and the median yearly salary is $118,000.

12. Applications Development Manager – Application Development Managers are tasked with overseeing and leading the development of different types of systems, including information systems and operating systems. This position also requires that you make sure all of the company’s tech is in peak working condition. Median salary for this position is $120,000 per year, and there are currently 263 openings.

11. Engagement Manager – the biggest responsibility of an Engagement Manager is to create the best business relationships possible. This position focuses on winning over new clients while simultaneously keeping existing clients interested. Job requirements include creating the best experience between businesses and taking responsibility for the revenue between business relationships. There are over 1,400 positions open for engagement managers, and the median salary is $120,000 per year.

10. Solutions Architect – Solutions Architects are tasked with making customers happy. The job requires that you listen to customer feedback and reviews, and help create solutions to all of the problems faced by those customers. All companies that provide a product must keep customers happy, and this is your job as a Solutions Architect. Other requirements include great people skills and the ability to defuse potentially intense situations. The median salary for Solutions Architects is $120,000 per year, and there are almost 3,000 openings for this position.

9. IT Manager – The role you take as an IT Manager goes beyond the work of a regular tech, you will be expected to communicate with the lower techs to effectively coordinate job duties and maintain a staff. Requirements include a background in information technology, and a type of Computer Information Systems degree is highly recommended. The average salary for this position is $120,000 per year, with over 3,100 positions to fill.

8. Integrated Circuit Designer Engineer – For the engineering mind, look into becoming an Integrated Circuit Design Manager. Electrical engineering is heavy in this field, as you will be required to lead a team of designers to create a highly functional integrated circuit. There are 165 openings for this position, and the median salary runs at $127,500 per year.

7. Software Architect – The focus of a Software Architect is to design professional grade software. You will be responsible for coding and maximizing potential for the use of your software. If you have an interest in creating programs that are user-friendly and helpful to all, look into becoming a Software Architect. Requirements include creativity, and the ability to explain your ideas in great detail. The median salary for this position is $128,250/year, and there are 655 openings.

6. Strategy Manager – It is imperative that a Strategy Manager be able to visualize the company’s goals and create methods to achieve them. After taking this position, you will be required to read details of the company’s resources and assess how they can be used to effectively get to the level that your company wants to reach. There are about 700 openings for this position that pays a yearly salary of $130,000.

5. Pharmacy Manager – Similar to a pharmacist, a Pharmacy Manager will be expected to distribute drugs and inform the patients on how to use them effectively. In addition to that, as the manager you will be required to supervise the other workers and the daily operations of the company. Average pay for a Pharmacy Manager is $130,000/year, and there are 1,766 position open.

4. Software Development Manager – As a Software Development Manager, you are tasked with leading a group of software developers to create, maintain, and improve software that has been developed to use for certain companies. Requirements for this position include great leadership capabilities, problem solving skills, and a vast technical background. Median pay for this position is $132,000 per year, with nearly 3,500 positions open.

3. Research and Development Manager – Research and Development Managers must have to ability to make the most of the product or service sold by the company. Good judgement is essential for this position. It is up to you to collect data on how to maximize potential for the company. Being able to create a strategy to reach a goal is required. Average salary for this position is $142,120, and there are 112 openings for this position.

2. Lawyer – It is the duty of a lawyer to represent clients in all types of legal proceedings. You must act as an adviser, manager, writer, and defense for your client all while remaining within the confines of the law yourself. Requirements include passing the BAR exam, and a the ability to keep a calm, clear head. There is a need for almost 1,000 lawyers this year, and the average yearly salary is $144,500

1. Physician – Compassion and care are essential to becoming a Physician. Aside from that, you must be able to diagnose and provide proper treatment for any and all types of afflictions the patient may be facing. Prescribing medication and performing tests are common. A degree from a medical school is required and can be lengthy, but the payoff and satisfaction of the position are well worth it. Median base salary for a physician runs at $180,000 per year, and there is a demand for over 2,000 positions to be filled.

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing those systems. The job is focused on ventilation, indoor air quality, and environmental well-being. Systems in charge of the air conditioning are complex to maintain and install, so the technicians on these duties must have a broad knowledge in the field, and the preparation for the job. The job itself can sometimes be uncomfortable or even dangerous, especially because of rough environment conditions technicians must endure while working (very high or low temperatures).

Average earnings of HVAC technicians ranges from $38K to $55K a year.

Economists have a job stress score of 15.60 [most stressful job is 71.59]. Economists provide macro or micro economic advice to organizations or companies. They do this by studying data and statistics of the past, the market that company is trying to position in, and the competition. Economists are focused on reducing costs, forecasting future economic conditions pertinent to the company/organization, improving sales, marketing, and maintaining the money flow within the company, in positive balance. Understanding the market, trends, and financial aspects of business, they provide the financial plans, predictions and solutions to problems. Deadlines on projects and result-driven campaigns are the features of the job that impose some levels of stress. Experts in the field are compensated from $100K onwards a year.

This job title says it all. It involves almost everything but sitting in front of a desk for long periods of time. Occupational therapists focus on building and improving essential life-skills for people with developmental issues or disabilities. Basically, it’s about helping others to regain independence and participation in society trough everyday activities they actually enjoy. Think helping disabled children gain social skills, or facilitating grown-ups cope with life-altering injuries. If you like interacting with people of all ages and have a knack for helping others, this is a great job to consider; plus, the average hourly pay is about $37.00.

Software developers or computer programmers are responsible of designing, installing and maintaining different software systems. Analytical, innovative thinking as well as a passion for computers are a must-have. On this field of work, freelancing is a very common option; and although it can be quite challenging to go on your own at first, it definitely allows workers to achieve a healthy balance between their job and personal life since they can do some (if not all) of the work at home depending on the project. The estimated salary is $80,000 and it has about 3,330 job openings.

If TV watching is what you enjoy doing all day, this may be a job for you. Netflix has a paying job where people watch hours of movies and shows, called a tagger. A tagger is someone who watches movies and TV shows and creates tags that help to identify what category and genre they may fit in. These tags help to recommend to you what type of videos you may find interesting. However, not just anyone who enjoys watching shows may be qualified. You have to demonstrate “a deep understanding of movies and TV shows” and be detail oriented and analytical.

Amazon offers commission for sales of its products.  Depending on the volume you push, it can be 4-8% of the total purchase amount.  Here’s the real advantage of the Amazon Associates program, anything they buy within 24 hours of clicking from your website will give you commission.  If you are an avid Amazon shopper, this may be the route you can think about going.  Sites like This is Why I’m Broke make millions (based on my estimate) from featuring and reviewing Amazon products.

Ideal for: Those who buy a lot of Amazon products and do not like to write too much.