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In 2019, the highest paid occupation earned $94,490 and the entry level requirement was a doctoral or professional degree. One of the lowest paid occupation earned $41,230 with an entry level requirement of an Associate's degree.

Higher Paying Occupation(s):
Biochemist and Biophysicist - Focuses on chemicals, living things, and their biological processes, typically working in office and laboratory environments. These occupations are expected to grow 4% from 2019 to 2019.

Lower Paying Occupation(s):
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist - Focus on the study of animals and their habitats, including the ecosystem in which they live. These occupations have people working in office, laboratory, and outdoor environments. It is expected to grow 4% from 2019 to 2029.

In 2019, the highest paid occupation earned $87,850 and the entry level requirement was a Bachelor's degree. One of the lowest paid occupation earned $50,600 with an entry level requirement of a Bachelor's degree.

Higher Paying Occupation(s):
Personal Financial Advisors - Focuses on giving essential advice that can promote their present and future economic plans. The environment of the job may vary as some positions focus on the finance or insurance industry or are self employed. This job often requires a full-time commitment and on occasions might demand work on weekends. It also seems to be on the rise of about 4% from 2019 to 2029.

Lower Paying Occupation(s):
Training and Development Special - Focuses on strategically increasing the skills of the employees through the implementation of programs. Primary work in these jobs include making presentations and being in charge of training and social aspects. It has a predicted 9% employment increase from 2019 to 2029.

In 2019, the highest paid occupation earned $72,850 and the entry level requirement was a Bachelor's degree. One of the lowest paid occupation earned $36,2800 with an entry level requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Higher Paying Occupation(s):
Technical Writer - Focuses on writing manuals, articles, and other informational materials that might range from complex to technical. Individuals in this job often benefit from having some knowledge of science and engineering. It is expected to grow 7% from 2019 to 2029.

Lower Paying Occupation(s):
Photographer - Focuses on technical skills, creativity, and composition skills. The environment varies from indoor to outdoor and may include travel. It is expected to shrink 4% from 2019 to 2029.

In 2019, the highest paid occupation earned $122,840 and the entry level requirement was a Master's degree. One of the lowest paid occupation earned $54,760 with an entry level that varies from Associates to a Bachelor's degree.

Higher Paying Occupation(s):
Computer and Information Research Scientists - Focuses on exploring new boundaries when it comes to computing technology including the innovations in current technologies. These occupations typically have full time jobs and in some cases require more than 40 plus hours. It is expected to see 15% growth for 2019 to 2019.

Lower Paying Occupation(s):
Computer Support Specialist - Focuses on providing help and guidance in the use of computers to individuals and organizations. This occupation provides a full time job which goes beyond a regular schedule as many users require 24 hour assistance. The need for this job is projected to increase by 8% for 2019 to 2029.

In 2019, the highest paid occupation earned $54,350 and the entry level requirement was a Bachelor's degree. One of the lowest paid occupation earned $27,920 with an entry level requirement of some college, no degree.

Higher Paying Occupation(s):
Postsecondary Teacher - Focuses on technical and academic subjects that go beyond high school. This job often takes place in colleges and universities both private and public. At other times it has professionals doing administration or counseling students. It will keep growing 9% from 2019 to 2029.

Lower Paying Occupation(s):
Teacher Assistant - Focuses on helping the teacher promote learning inside the classroom. The setting may vary. There is often availability to work part time or full time for this occupation. It is expected to grow 4% from 2019 to 2029.

In 2019, the highest paid occupation earned $66,020 and the entry level requirement was an Associate's degree. One of the lowest paid occupations earned $63,420 with an entry level requirement of a Bachelor's degree.

Higher Paying Occupation(s):
Petroleum Engineering - Focuses on planning ways to extract oil and gas from under the Earth's surface. Work sites consist of both inside offices and outside in the fields coordinating with other engineers. It is expected to grow 3% from 2019 to 2029.

Lower Paying Occupation(s):
Surveying and Mapping Technician - Focuses on collecting data that permits mapping the Earth's surface. Work sites for surveying include outdoor areas in which may include harsh climate conditions from time to time. As for mapping technicians, their work sites are often inside an office. These occupations are expected to increase 1% from 2019 to 2029

In 2019, the highest paid occupation earned greater than or equal to $208,000 and the entry level requirement was a doctoral or professional degree. One of the lowest paid occupations earned $25,280 with an entry level requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Higher Paying Occupation(s):
Physicians and Surgeons - Focuses on treating patients' illnesses or injuries. Their work environment includes hospitals, offices, or working for the government. The growth of these occupations is expected to increase 4% from 2019 and 2029.

Lower Paying Occupation(s):
Home Health and Personal Aid Care - Focuses on helping people who live with disabilities or chronic illnesses perform daily tasks. The environment for this occupation varies: from the patient's home to day services programs. Also, there are many part time and full time jobs with a variety of hours. There is an expected growth of 34% from 2019 to 2029.

In 2019, the highest paid occupation earned $122,220 and the entry level requirement was a doctoral or professional degree. One of the lowest paid occupations earned $41,230 with an entry level requirement of an Associate's degree.

Higher Paying Occupation(s):
Physicists and Astronomers - Focuses on the study of matter and energy and their interactions. The environment for these jobs is usually in the office and at times in laboratories and observatories for research. It is expected for these occupations to increase 7% in from 2019 to 2029

Lower Paying Occupation(s):
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians - Focuses on assisting agricultural and food scientists. The environment they usually work in are laboratories, farms, offices and other outdoor spaces. These occupations are expected to grow 4% from 2019 to 2029.

In 2019, the highest paid occupation earned $83,420 with an the entry level requirement of a Master's degree. One of the lowest paid occupations earned $46,240 with an entry level requirement of a Bachelor's degree.

Higher Paying Occupation(s):
Physicians and Surgeons (Psychology Related) - Focuses on treating patients' illnesses or injuries. Their work environment is in hospitals, offices, or working for the government. The growth of these occupations are expected to grow 4% from 2019 and 2029.

Lower Paying Occupation(s):
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors - Focuses on treating and advising individuals who might be suffering from substance abuse, behavioral disorders, and mental health issues. Their working environments vary from mental health centers, community health centers, and private sectors. It is expected to grow 25% from 2019 to 2029.

In 2019, the highest paid occupation earned $94,220 and the entry level requirement was a Bachelor's degree. One of the lowest paid occupations earned $28,040 with an entry level requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Higher Paying Occupation(s):
Art Director - Focuses on taking charge on the styles and images of different media such as newspapers, magazines, movie industry and television. The work environment varies from newspapers to motion pictures in which many directors are self-employed. It is expected to decline 2% from 2019 to 2029.

Lower Paying Occupation(s):
Floral Designer - Focuses on arranging all type of flowers in creative ways. The working environment is often in retail business, flower shops, and grocery stores. It is expected to decline 20% from 2019 to 2029.