1. Top Ten Paying Jobs of 2012 - 2013
As more college students graduate from college and the country recovers from a recession, more and
more people are entering the job market searching for a great career. For those who have not decided
yet on what career you would like to pursue, I have listed some of the top paying jobs of 2012 - 2013.
The careers listed below have a high projected job growth rate within the next few years and have
salaries above $75,000.
1. Biomedical Engineers. Job Growth rate: 29%+ - Median Salary. $80,000 +
In order to become biomedical engineer, you will need a bachelor degree in biomedical engineering or a
graduate degree in biomedical engineering. The median salary for this job is $81,500 as of 2010. The
employment growth rate for this particular career field is expected to grow by 62% from 2012 to 2020.
2. Biochemists and Biophysicists. Job Growth Rate: 29%+ - Median Salary. $79,000 +
A Ph.D. is required to become an independent biochemists or biophysicists. Entry level positions are
available for bachelor and master degree holders. The median salary for a biochemists or biophysicists is
$79,390 as of May 2010. The employment rate for this particular career field is expected to grow by 31%
from 2012 to 2020.
3. Actuaries. Job Growth rate: 20% to 29% - Median Salary. $87,650
A bachelor degree and a strong history in mathematics are required in order to work in this career field.
The median salary for actuaries is $87,650 as of May 2010. The employment rate for this particular
career field is expected to grow by 27% from 2012 to 2020.
4. Computer Systems Analysts. Job Growth rate: 20% to 28% - Median Salary. $75,000 +
A bachelor degree in computer science is preferred, but not a requirement. The median salary for
Computer Systems Analysts is $77,740 as of May 2010. The employment rate for this particular career
field is expected to grow by 22% or more from 2012 to 2020. The job growth rate for this career field is
the fastest of all occupations.
5. General Dentist. Job Growth rate: 20% to 28% - Median Salary. $146,920 +
All dentists are required in to be licensed in the state they practice in. You must graduate from an
accredited dental school in order to obtain a license. The median salary for a General Dentist is $146,920
as of May 2010. The employment rate for this particular career field is expected to grow by 21% from
2012 to 2020.
6. Construction Managers. Job Growth rate: 10% to 19% - Median Salary. $80,000 +
There are no real requirements to become a construction manager, though a strong background in
construction or certification is preferred. The median salary for a Construction Manager is $83,860 as of

2. May 2010. The employment rate for this particular career field is expected to grow by 17% from 2012 to
2020.
7. Computer and Information Systems Managers. Job Growth rate: 10% to 19% - Median Salary.
$115,000 +
Requirements to become a computer and information system manager are a bachelor degree in
computer science and related work experience. The median salary for a Computer and Information
Systems Managers is $115,780 as of May 2010. The employment rate for this particular career field is
expected to grow by 18% from 2012 to 2020.
8. Computer and Information Research Scientists. Job Growth rate: 10% to 19% - Median Salary.
$100,000 +
A Ph.D. in computer science or related field is required to become a Computer and Information
Research Scientists. The median salary for a Computer and Information Research Scientists is $100,660
as of May 2010. The employment rate for this particular career field is expected to grow by 19% from
2012 to 2020.
9. Atmospheric and Space Scientists. Job Growth rate: 10% to 19% - Median Salary. $87,000 +
A bachelor degree in atmospheric science is needed to enter this career field. The median salary for an
Atmospheric and Space Scientists is $87,780 as of May 2010. The employment rate for this particular
career field is expected to grow by 11% from 2012 to 2020.
10. Advertising and Promotions Managers. Job Growth rate: 10% to 19% - Median Salary. $100,000 +
Usually a bachelor degree in marketing is required for most advertising and promotion manager
positions. The median salary for an Advertising and Promotions Manager is $108,260 as of May 2010.
The employment rate for this particular career field is expected to grow by 14% from 2012 to 2020.
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