List of Jobs With Career and Salary Information

List of Jobs With Career and Salary Information



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BY ALISON DOYLE

 

Updated April 17, 2018

Are you thinking about changing careers, or just trying to get a sense of how much you should be earning in your current job? Not sure about the job requirements or how much you could expect to earn at a different job? Here is a list of career and salary profiles for a variety of different occupations, plus links to salary calculators and tools for comparing salaries and discovering how much you can earn.

It’s smart to stay informed about what your earning potential is. Armed with this information, you can make better decisions about your career, when it might be time to ask for a raise, or even if the time is right to look for a new job. It might surprise you to discover how much others in your field are making.

Remember that many factors affect salary, including industry, geographic location, education, and competition, as well as benefits and perks, to name a few.

Administrative / Management: Here is salary information for a few of the most popular “white collar” jobs in the administrative / management sectors.

Event/Meeting Planner





Purchasing Manager





Receptionist





Secretary / Administrative Assistant





Market Research Analyst



Advertising / Marketing / Communications: Great news for English majors: the number of jobs for people talented in marketing, writing, and editing has accelerated with the rapid growth of the internet and social media. If you’re skilled in oral or written communications, here’s what you can expect to earn.

Advertising Managers and Promotions Managers





Advertising Sales Agent





Editor





Graphic Designer





Interpreter and Translator





Public Relations Specialist





Social Media Manager





Writer and Editor



Construction / Building Trades / Engineering: The construction and building trades can be particularly appealing for people who want a stable income (in periods of a strong economy) because workers often enjoy the advocacy of labor unions.

Architect





Brick Mason





Construction Laborer





Electrician





Environmental Engineer





Glazier





Janitor





Mechanical Engineer





Plumber

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Creative Arts / Design: If you’re talented in design or photography, this information will help you on your path to a rewarding career.

Fashion Designer





Interior Designer





Photographer



Education / Research / Academia: Jobs for young teachers and researchers are expected to become more readily available as a substantial generation of older workers enter retirement. Here’s career information for a wide variety of opportunities in this sector.

Chemist





Curator





Guidance Counselor





Hydrologist





Librarian





Special Education Teacher





Teacher





Teacher Assistant



Financial Services: It used to be that one could enter fields like banking straight out of high school if one had strong math and customer service talents, beginning in teller roles and working one’s way up the corporate ladder. Now most entry-level candidates have degrees from two-year or four-year colleges. Salary potential varies widely depending upon the position and one’s level of education.

Accountant





Actuary





Bank Teller





Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks





Budget Analyst





Claims Adjuster, Appraiser, Examiner, and Investigator





Financial Advisor





Insurance Underwriter





Loan Officer



Food and Hospitality Services: In a service economy, there will never be a lack of advertised jobs in the restaurant industry. Have a look at these income figures for front- and back-of-house positions.

Bartender





Chef





Waiter/Waitress



Healthcare / Medical Research: The aging of the “Baby Boom” generation in the United States means that the demand for talented healthcare professionals has soared.

Biomedical Engineer





Cardiovascular Technologist





Dental Hygienist





Dentist





Diagnostic Medical Sonographer





Dietitian/Nutritionist





Doctor





EMTs and Paramedics





Epidemiologist





Health Educator





Home Health Aide





Licensed Practical Nurse





Medical Assistant





Medical Laboratory Technician





Nursing Assistant





Occupational Therapist





Pharmacist





Pharmacy Technician





Physician Assistant





Physical Therapist





Physical Therapy Assistant





Registered Nurse



Human Resources / Consulting: Wondering what the people who manage your benefits make for a living? Find out here.

Compensation and Benefits Manager





Consultant





Human Resources Manager



Information Technology (IT): Computer programming can be such a lucrative field that even acceptance into good college programs can be extremely competitive. Here’s the outlook for what to expect after graduation.

Computer Programmer





Computer Systems Analyst





Database Administrator





Software Developer





Web Developer



Legal Services / Government / Non-Profit: Review the following career information if you’re aspiring to a career in law or public service.

Correctional Officer





Court Reporter





Firefighter





Fundraiser





Judge





Lawyer





Paralegal and Legal Assistant





Police Officer





Postal Service Worker





Security Guard





Social Worker



Personal Services: Talented professionals who provide personal services often enjoy the additional freedoms of being able to work independently and set their own hours.

Animal Groomer





Auto Mechanic





Fitness Trainer





Funeral Director





Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists





Manicurist





Marriage and Family Therapist





Veterinarian



Retail Sales / Customer Service: Are you a “people person” interested in a career in sales or customer service? Here’s information about what you can expect to make in these fields.

Cashier





Customer Service Representative





Retail Salesperson





Retail Supervisor



Transportation: If you’re ready to translate your passion for “flying the friendly skies” into a steady career, here are jobs you might like to explore. The recent demand for flight attendants is particularly strong.

Aircraft Mechanic





Airline Pilot





Airport Security Screener





Flight Attendant



Best Paying Jobs

Maybe your earning potential in your chosen career hasn’t matched your expectations. It’s never too late to explore changing careers.

Many people today continue working long after traditional retirement age, and starting a new career at any time can help boost your salary and increase your satisfaction at work. There are excellent opportunities for people without a four-year degree, as well as many jobs that pay over $100,000, some of which might surprise you.

Salary and Pay Calculators

Need more salary information? These free salary calculator tools, paycheck calculators, tax calculators, cost-of-living calculators, and salary surveys will help you find out salary and benefits information for jobs of interest. Chart your career path or compare employers with tools from Salary.com, PayScale, Indeed, and more. Make sure that you get the full picture of your potential compensation and take-home pay, so you know what to expect before you negotiate your next position.

When You’re Ready to Negotiate

Here's how to research and negotiate a salary and compensation package. These salary negotiation strategies and tactics can help you successfully get paid what you're worth.

Seventy-five percent of people who ask for a raise get some kind of pay increase, according to PayScale’s Salary Negotiation Guide, so it’s worth your time to figure out the right strategy. Come to the negotiating table with a salary range based on solid data and a sense of why it’s in the company’s best interest to give you the pay you deserve.

Learn how to prepare a salary negotiation script, time your request, and ask in a way that decision makers will respect and hear. Also, before you meet with your manager, take a look at these salary negotiation dont's, to avoid throwing a wrench in your plans.

 https://www.thebalancecareers.com/salaries-for-jobs-a-z-list-2063402