Amazon 7 #1 February 9, 2008 Are you constantly broke.. getting laid off... no money for jumping??? Perhaps you should think about one of these job catagories where your job is a little more rewarding.. or at least a bit more secure. http://msn.careerbuilder.com/custom/msn/careeradvice/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1264&SiteId=cbmsnhp41264&sc_extcmp=JS_1264_home1>1=10884&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=fee3c5439a534d448b0940b1c0ae7b3d-255875449-JE-5 50 Jobs That Are Adding Workers By Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com writer Unless you’re a celebrity, a CEO or a lottery winner, you probably wouldn’t mind finding a job that makes you more money. To help you wait for your big Hollywood break, we’ve put together a list of the top 50 jobs in America based on job growth projections and salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2008-2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook. These jobs are growing as fast as or faster than the national average for total employment and will offer many opportunities in the coming years. 1. Network systems and data communications analysts: $64,600* 2. Computer software engineers, applications: $79,780 3. Personal financial advisors: $66,120 4. Makeup artists, theatrical and performance: $31,820 5. Veterinarians: $71,990 6. Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors: $34,040 7. Financial analysts: $66,590 8. Child, family, and school social workers: $37,480 9. Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators: $27,130 10. Physical therapist assistants: $41,360 11. Forensic science technicians: $45,330 12. Dental hygienists: $62,800 13. Mental health counselors: $34,380 14. Mental health and substance abuse social workers: $35,410 15. Marriage and family therapists: $43,210 16. Dental assistants: $30,220 17. Computer systems analysts: $69,760 18. Database administrators: $64,670 19. Computer software engineers, systems software: $85,370 20. Gaming managers: $62,820 21. Environmental science and protection technicians, including health: $38,090 22. Physical therapists: $66,200 23. Physician assistants: $74,980 24. Registered nurses: $57,280 25. Customer service representatives: $28,330 26. Police and sheriff's patrol officers: $47,460 27. Post-secondary teachers: $56,120 28. First-line supervisors and managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers: $31,290 29. Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks: $30,560 30. Executive secretaries and administrative assistants: $37,240 31. Accountants and auditors: $54,630 32. Elementary schoolteachers, except special education: $45,570 33. Paralegals and legal assistants: $43,040 34. Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer: $35,040 35. Carpenters: $36,550 36. Management analysts: $68,050 37. Maintenance and repair workers, general: $31,910 38. Public relations specialist: $47,350 39. First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service and groundskeeping workers: $37,294 40. Middle-school teachers, except special and vocational education: $46,300 41. Pharmacists: $94,520 42. Employment, recruitment and placement specialists: $42,420 43. Radiologic technologists and technicians: $48,170 44. Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten and elementary school: $46,360 45. Training and development specialists: $47,830 46. Computer support specialists: $41,470 47. Self-enrichment education teachers: $33,440 48. Property, real estate and community association managers: $43,070 49. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters: $42,770 50. Computer and information systems managers: $101,580 *All salaries are median annual earnings as reported by the BLS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #2 February 9, 2008 I want to be a management analist! I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #3 February 9, 2008 As soon as i graduate, i'll be a 31. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #4 February 9, 2008 I want to be a whorehouse travel guide writer. Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #5 February 9, 2008 Quote I want to be a whorehouse travel guide writer. I want to be their condom salesman.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #6 February 9, 2008 I wish I did pharmacy instead of accounting. Better hours, better pay, and you can self medicate. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floridadiver81 0 #7 February 9, 2008 Ill be a #1 with a focus in information security too!"Age has absolutely nothing to do with knowledge, learning, respect, attitude, or personality." -yardhippie "Fight the air, and the air will kick your ass!!! "-Specialkaye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #8 February 9, 2008 In what state do entry-level LE officers make nearly $50,000 a year?? "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 February 9, 2008 Uhhhhhh http://www.wsp.wa.gov/hrd/recruit/_documents/recruiting/pay_&_benefits.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimstermer 0 #10 February 9, 2008 A #2 with an additional aerospace degree in one more year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #11 February 9, 2008 Quote In what state do entry-level LE officers make nearly $50,000 a year?? Maybe I read wrong but I don't think they were quoting the median entry level salary. I thought that was the industries median."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #12 February 9, 2008 That is some bad news. Half of those jobs deal with computers, the other half deal with helping people who are screwed up. Do I see a similarity? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galvar2439 0 #13 February 9, 2008 I want to own a whore house but i think i would eat up all the profitsSo i just broke up with this woman who wasn't even my girlfriend! Hellfish #782, POPS #10664 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #14 February 9, 2008 never eat a whore "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #15 February 9, 2008 EWWWDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docdialtone 0 #16 February 9, 2008 I was going to open a whorehouse until I got the bad news................I would have to run it by hand until I could afford to hire some whores! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gonejumpingl 0 #17 February 9, 2008 I"ll drive... Today is a better day!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #18 February 9, 2008 I was, a #26 & #34 but, I never saw that kind of money! I noticed, parachute riggers aren't even mentioned.Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #19 February 9, 2008 Quote I"ll drive... Sounds good. Also take into consideration that the whores in Vegas make between 100 to 1000 per visit and can have several visits/night.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #20 February 10, 2008 I want to be a Marmoset when I grow up.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #21 February 10, 2008 QuoteI was, a #26 & #34 but, I never saw that kind of money! Out here they do.... Median incomes in WA.. are actually pretty good and the cost of living is not so bad... BUT... Houses are cheaper in flyover country... but the salaries.. are also on average lower. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #22 February 10, 2008 Those are really low for my area Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_d_sucks 0 #23 February 10, 2008 I'll be a 24 in just over a year. That will be nice to actually make some decent money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #24 February 10, 2008 They are low for a bunch of them here too... BUT.. we dont have to pay 3k a month for a 1 beroom apratment for the honor of being able to live in THE CITY either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #25 February 10, 2008 Quote As soon as i graduate, i'll be a 31. I'm already a 10. Really. I am. I make a bit more than that, but not a very big bit.And I am at the high end for this area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites