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OCCUPATION SALARIES
Looking at careers? Check out these median annual salaries (2004)* For many occupations, earning an advanced degree will increase your earning power.
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| Occupation |
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Starting Salary |
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Education Required |
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| Accounting |
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$50,770 |
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4-yr. College Degree |
| Athletic Trainer |
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$33,940 |
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4-yr. College Degree |
| Chemical Engineer |
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$53,813 |
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4-yr. College Degree |
| Computer Scientist |
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$85,190 |
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4-yr. College Degree or more |
| Database Administrator |
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$60,650 |
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4-yr. College Degree |
| Dentist |
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$129,920 |
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Graduate Degree |
| Desk Top Publishing |
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$32,340 |
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4-yr. College Degree |
Electrical Engineer |
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$51,888 |
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4-yr. College Degree |
| Graphic Designer |
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$38,030 |
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2 or 4-yr. Degree |
| HR Employment Specialist |
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$41,190 |
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4-yr. College Degree |
| HR Compensation Manager |
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$66,530 |
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4-yr. College Degree |
| Industrial Designer |
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$52,310 |
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4-yr. College Degree or more |
| Industrial Engineer |
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$49,567 |
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4-yr. College Degree |
| Landscape Architect |
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$53,120 |
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4-yr. College Degree |
| Lawyer |
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$94,930 |
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Law Degree |
| Occupational Therapist |
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$54,660 |
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Master's Degree |
| Optometrist |
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$88,410 |
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Master's Degree |
| Physical Therapist |
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$60,180 |
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Master's Degree |
| Physician - Anesthesiology |
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$259,948 |
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Medical Degree |
| Physician - Family Practice |
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$137,119 |
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Medical Degree |
| Physician's Assistant |
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$69,410 |
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2 years college plus 2-yr. program |
| Radiology Technician |
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$43,350 |
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2-yr. Degree |
| Registered Nurse |
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$52,330 |
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2 or 4-yr. Degree Plus |
| Social Worker - Hospital |
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$44,920 |
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Master's Degree |
| Teacher - Special Education |
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$43,570 |
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Master's Degree |
| Veterinarian |
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$66,590 |
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Veterinary Degree |
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*Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition |
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