People suitable for these careers are good at motivating, developing, directing people at work, and identifying the best people for the job.
Preventive Medicine Physicians
apply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or individuals, and aid in the prevention or reduction of risk of disease, injury, disability, or death. May practice population-based medicine or diagnose and treat patients in the context of clinical health promotion and disease prevention.
$218850
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Chief Executives
determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
$197840
Master's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
IT Project Managers
plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
$161730
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Natural Sciences Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
$154930
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Clinical Research Coordinators
plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.
$154930
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Marketing Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
$154470
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Financial Managers
direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department.
$151510
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Sales Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
$147580
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
PR Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
$135580
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Human Resources Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
$134580
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Purchasing Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
$132660
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Training Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
$125920
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Medical and Health Services Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
$118800
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Biomass Power Plant Managers
manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.
$118190
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Industrial Production Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
$118190
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Geothermal Production Managers
manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.
$118190
Associate's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Postsecondary Principals
plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
$115200
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Construction Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.
$107260
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Logistics Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customer service, or planning services. Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.
$105100
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Elementary and Secondary School Principals
plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
$103010
Master's degree
High job satisfaction
Police and Detectives Supervisors
directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
$97180
No degree required
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Producers
plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match
Program Directors
direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match
Technical Directors and Managers
coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
$96690
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match
Financial Examiners
enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.
$92730
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Non-Retail Sales Supervisors
directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
$90120
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Gaming Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.
$85440
No degree required
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Municipal Fire Fighting Supervisors
supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.
$83170
No degree required
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Forest Fire Fighting Supervisors
supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.
$83170
Associate's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Nursery and Greenhouse Managers
plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms, and other plants.
$76810
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Social and Community Service Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
$75140
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Mechanics Supervisors
directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
$73100
No degree required
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Solar Energy Installation Managers
direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
$72990
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Correctional Officers Supervisors
directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
$67600
No degree required
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Supervisors Of Production And Operating Workers
directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.
$66800
No degree required
Personality Match
Foresters
manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
$66000
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Lodging Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
$65270
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Office Administration Supervisors
directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
$62010
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Food Service Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
$61000
No degree required
Personality Match
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.
$59620
No degree required
Chefs and Head Cooks
direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
$58740
Associate's degree
Personality Match
Transporation Supervisors
directly supervise and coordinate activities of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.
$58300
No degree required
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Clergy
conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
$56560
Master's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Preschool and Childcare Center Principals
plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
$54940
Associate's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Supervisors of Logging Workers
directly supervise and coordinate activities of logging workers.
$54420
No degree required
Personality Match
Aquacultural Supervisors
directly supervise and coordinate activities of aquacultural workers.
$54420
Bachelor's degree
Personality Match
Animal Husbandry Supervisors
directly supervise and coordinate activities of animal husbandry or animal care workers.
$54420
Post-secondary certificate
Coaches and Scouts
instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
$47100
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
Spa Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.
$45820
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Personality Match
Loss Prevention Managers
plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.
$39910
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match