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646 careers · Sorted by median pay · Page 10 of 54
Science
- 2025 median pay
- $100,580
- Entry credential
- Doctoral or professional degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 11.7%
- Annual openings
- 4,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTechnology and Mathematics
- 2025 median pay
- $100,390
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- -7.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerHealthcare
- 2025 median pay
- $100,330
- Entry credential
- Master's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 14.8%
- Annual openings
- 10,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEducation
- 2025 median pay
- $100,310
- Entry credential
- Doctoral or professional degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.4%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerHealthcare
- 2025 median pay
- $100,040
- Entry credential
- Master's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 10.4%
- Annual openings
- 300
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEducation
- 2025 median pay
- $99,650
- Entry credential
- Doctoral or professional degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.6%
- Annual openings
- 400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
- 2025 median pay
- $99,280
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.3%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTechnology and Mathematics
- 2025 median pay
- $99,130
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- -4.1%
- Annual openings
- 13,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEducation
- 2025 median pay
- $99,080
- Entry credential
- Doctoral or professional degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.9%
- Annual openings
- 7,600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerScience
- 2025 median pay
- $99,070
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.6%
- Annual openings
- 800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEducation
- 2025 median pay
- $98,700
- Entry credential
- Doctoral or professional degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.9%
- Annual openings
- 800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
- 2025 median pay
- $98,590
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 6.9%
- Annual openings
- 100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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