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Surgeons

treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
$251650
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Pathologists

diagnose presence and stage of diseases using laboratory techniques and patient specimens. Study the nature, cause, and development of diseases. May perform autopsies.
$218850
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Sports Medicine Physicians

diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.
$218850
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Prosthodontists

diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.
$214870
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Airline Pilots

Victor Costello from RyanAir
Kate Tian from An air ambulance service in Alberta
Brett Manders from
Martin Pletzer from A major European Airline
Patrick Smith from One of the bigger commercial carriers
5 reviews
pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
$186870
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
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Air Traffic Controllers

control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
$127440
No degree required
High job satisfaction
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Pharmacists

Andy Boysan from The Independent Online Pharmacy
Osas Nosa-Idahosa, MBA, BCPS, Pharm.D, BCGP, BCACP from Dignity Health
Melissa Sörgel from
Anh Evardo from
6 reviews
dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
$125460
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Customs Brokers

prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.
$84290
No degree required
High job satisfaction
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Accountants

Gemma Roberts from
Ben Currier from
Steve M from
George Birrell from TaxHub
5 reviews
analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
$81660
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Aviation Inspectors

inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.
$81320
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.
$72420
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Private Detectives and Investigators

Daniel J. McBride from American Eagle Investigations
1 reviews
gather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infractions of rules in private establishment.
$60100
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Architectural Drafters

1 reviews
prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.
$59120
Bachelor's degree
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Model Makers, Metal And Plastic

set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Includes template makers.
$58180
No degree required
High job satisfaction
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Court Reporters

1 reviews
use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.
$57890
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Title Examiners and Searchers

search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.
$52950
No degree required
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Tax Preparers

Dmytro Serheeiv from Self-employed
1 reviews
prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
$52710
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Gem And Diamond Workers

fabricate, finish, or evaluate the quality of gems and diamonds used in jewelry or industrial tools.
$48050
No degree required
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Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Mark Hemming from Libra Translation
1 reviews
read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.
$44670
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
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Medical Transcriptionists

transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form for review and signature, or correction.
$37310
Post-secondary certificate
High job satisfaction
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