Engineering and Architecture
Chemical Engineer
- 2025 median pay
- $125,040
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.7%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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Sales
Sales Engineers
- 2025 median pay
- $124,900
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerScience
Economists
- 2025 median pay
- $124,720
- Entry credential
- Master's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 4.7%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEducation
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
- 2025 median pay
- $123,920
- Entry credential
- Doctoral or professional degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 2.4%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerManagement
Medical and Health Services Managers
- 2025 median pay
- $123,860
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 24.2%
- Annual openings
- 62,300
Prior related experience: less than 5 years.
Compare this careerTransportation and Logistics
Commercial Pilots
- 2025 median pay
- $123,220
- Entry credential
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.2%
- Annual openings
- 5,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerProduction
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
- 2025 median pay
- $122,890
- Entry credential
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2025–2035 growth
- -5.9%
- Annual openings
- 400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
Electrical Engineer
- 2025 median pay
- $120,630
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 9.9%
- Annual openings
- 11,400
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerTechnology and Mathematics
Data Scientist
- 2025 median pay
- $120,230
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 34.6%
- Annual openings
- 24,800
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerLegal
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- 2025 median pay
- $117,860
- Entry credential
- Doctoral or professional degree + related experience
- 2025–2035 growth
- 0%
- Annual openings
- 500
Prior related experience: 5 years or more.
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Materials Scientists
- 2025 median pay
- $117,790
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 8.3%
- Annual openings
- 600
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
Compare this careerEngineering and Architecture
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- 2025 median pay
- $115,160
- Entry credential
- Bachelor's degree
- 2025–2035 growth
- 5.4%
- Annual openings
- 1,200
No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.
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