Mean Income: $108,350 Top 10%: $195,377
We guess it shouldn’t be much of a shock to find out that economists earn a pretty penny. This employment option works in a variety of settings. They analyze economic data, identify trends, and stay apprised of issues affecting population, goods, services, and resources. Lots of them work for the federal government, but there are also plenty who work for companies both big and small.
Money has been studied for thousands of years, so don’t be surprised if this kind of work requires a graduate degree. Positions that come from the private sector also often require work experience in the field, as well. A thirteen percent increase in the field is expected in the coming decade.
Information Security Analyst
Mean Income: $103, 590 Top 10%: $150,000
If you've ever gotten a message from a website, a business, or some other entity only to find out their servers have been hacked, that means an information security analyst didn't do his or her job right.
An ISA is becoming an increasingly important job in today's world since more and more of our information is being stored online – whether we like it or not. Passwords, email addresses, bank account numbers, social security numbers, and lots of other details are there for the taking if not for information security analysts. It takes a lot of work to get this job, though, including numerous certifications and constant study to stay up-to-date.
Medical and Health Services Manager
Mean Income: $104,280 Top 10%: $195,630
If there's one thing that will always be required for our modern world, it's health services. Nurses and doctors are just the beginning of the employees that hospitals and clinics need to have on staff to make sure all the rules are followed and patients are treated properly.
A medical and health services manager oversees employee groups to make sure laws and regulations are being followed. Some managers can also manage groups of medical practices. This job requires clinical hours, plenty of time working in the health system, and, for most places, at least a master's degree.
Chemical Engineer
Mean Income: $108,540 Top 10%: $168,960
What exactly does a chemical engineer do? Testing paints, studying blood samples, and everything in between. They apply scientific and mathematical principles to the manufacture and use of chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, fuel, and millions of other products. Almost without a doubt, you've benefited from the work of chemical engineers today.
Expected to grow nine percent through 2030, a chemical engineer is a critical job for today's world, and the pay reflects that. However, a bachelor's degree is just the beginning when it comes to schooling for many people in this industry. Internships and co-op programs are other ways of gaining experience.
Nurse Midwife
Mean Income: $111,130 Top 10%: $179,770
Combining the hard work and broad knowledge of a nurse with the deep knowledge and critical skills of a midwife, a nurse-midwife earns every penny on the job. Delivering babies, providing gynecological care, and assisting in prenatal care, a nurse-midwife is an advanced nursing practice, meaning there's plenty of extra schooling that goes into this field.
Not only will you need a nursing degree, but you'll also need a master's degree and RN and APRN licenses, which require passing exams. Midwife nurses are also required to obtain certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board. Even with all that work, the job outlook for nurse midwives is incredible, with an expected forty-five percent increase in positions through 2030.