1. Occupational Outlook Handbook
By: Dane Delaune

2. Art Director
Pay: The median annual wage for art directors was $85,610 in May Entry Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook: 2% (slower than average)

3. Astronomer
Pay: The median annual wage for physicists and astronomers was $109,290 in May Entry Level Education: Doctoral or professional degree Job Outlook: 7% (as fast as average)

4. Biomedical Engineer
Pay: The median annual wage for biomedical engineers was $86,950 in May Entry Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook: 23% (much faster than average)

5. Airline and Commercial Pilots
Pay: The median annual wage for airline and commercial pilots was $103,390 in May Entry Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent Job Outlook: 5% (as fast as average)

6. Dentists
Pay: The median annual wage for dentists was $154,640 in May Entry Level Education: Doctoral or professional degree Job Outlook: 18% (much faster than average)

7. Nurse Practitioners
Pay: The median annual wage for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners was $102,670 in May Entry Level Education: Master’s degree Job Outlook: 31% (much faster than average)

8. Personal Financial Advisor
Pay: The median annual wage for personal financial advisors was $81,060 in May Entry Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook: 30% (much faster than average)

9. Physical Therapists
Pay: The median annual wage for physical therapists was $82,390 in May Entry Level Education: Doctoral or professional degree Job Outlook: 34% (much faster than average)

10. Physician Assistants
Pay: The median annual wage for physician assistants was $95,820 in May Entry Level Education: Master’s degree Job Outlook: 30% (much faster than average)

11. Statisticians
Pay: The median annual wage for statisticians was $79,990 in May Entry Level Education: Master’s degree Job Outlook: 34% (much faster than average)

12. Bartender
Pay: The median annual wage for bartenders was $19,050 in May Entry Level Education: No formal educational credential Job Outlook: 10% (faster than average)

13. Carpenter
Pay: The median annual wage for carpenters was $40,820 in May Entry Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent Job Outlook: 6% (as fast as average)

14. Cashier
Pay: The median annual wage for carpenters was $19,060 in May Entry Level Education: No formal educational credential Job Outlook: 2% (slower than average)

15. Cooks
Pay: The median annual wage for cooks was $21,120 in May Entry Level Education: No formal educational credential Job Outlook: 4% (slower than average)

16. Electrician
Pay: The median annual wage for electricians was $51,110 in May Entry Level Education: High school diploma or equivalent Job Outlook: 14% (much faster than average)