11 High-Paying Jobs with High Job Satisfaction - TheJobNetwork

11 High-Paying Jobs with High Job Satisfaction - TheJobNetworkYou hear a lot about the American dream, and although it ultimately means something different to everyone, there tend to be some common themes making money doing something you find satisfying/fulfilling/enjoyable. No career is going to be all sunshine and flowers all the timeno matter what you do, or how much you love your job, there will be lousy days, and days where you just dont want to go to work. But on the whole, if you know youre doing something satisfying and are making a solid amount of money doing it, youre doing pretty well. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) So what are unterstellung fields that have high satisfaction coupled with high paychecks? The folks at PayScale have done a survey to help illuminate this magic career intersection. Lets look at 11 of their top high satisfaction, high pay jobs.Radiation TherapistHealthcare careers rate pretty highly on this list, especially the more skilled positions. In medicine or healthcare, you have pretty clear outcomesif youve helped treat someone or helped them to recover from an illness or injury, thats a pretty clear reward. Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases with the use of radiation treatments and equipment.Education needed Associates degree or Bachelors degree, plus licensing or certification in most statesMedian salary $80,220Satisfaction rate 86%Outlook The field is likely to grow by at least 14% by 2024 (significantly faster than average), per the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEducation Administrator (Elementary, Middle, and High School)If, like Whitney Houston, you believe that children are our future, becoming a school administrator is a job that pays well and gives a high personal sense of accomplishment and difference-making. School administrators (often principals or other executive roles) are responsible for managing all school operationsdaily activities, faculty and s taff, curricula, safety, budgets, etc. Its a role that carries a lot of responsibility, and often requires a tough-but-fair persona to make sure that everything is running smoothly, safely, and productively for students.Education needed Masters degreeMedian salary $90,410Satisfaction rate 88%Outlook The field is likely to grow by at least 6% by 2024 (about average), per the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPhysical TherapistPhysical therapists take an active role in helping patients recover from illness or injury, as well as improve movement and manage pain/symptoms. ansicht professionals focus on helping people regain range of motion, and the kinds of skills they need to cope with everyday activities. Physical therapists dont spend their days behind a desktheyre usually found working directly with patients. Physical therapists work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and public health facilities.Education needed Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT), plus licensing (which is currentl y required in all states)Median salary $84,020Satisfaction rate 79%Outlook The field is likely to grow by at least 34% by 2024 (way faster than average), per the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPediatricianProfessionals who work with kids tend to report high job satisfaction in general, especially if they are actively helping children. Not all of these rewarding careers are high-paying, thoughfor example, child social workers report very high satisfaction with their jobs, but earn a median income of $33,900. For a career path that is highly rated and high-paying, consider going into pediatric medicine. Pediatricians are physicians that exclusively treat children, ranging from infants to adolescents. They work in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities.Education needed Medical DoctorateMedian salary $149,000Satisfaction rate 89%Outlook The field is likely to grow by at least 14% by 2024 (much faster than average), per the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAudiologistIf youve e ver seen those viral videos where little kids with hearing disabilities hear something (a parents voice, music, animal sounds) for the first time, you may not have noticed the medical professional close by. (Or, if youre like me, you may not have noticed anything, because you were sniffling too hard while pretending not to be crying at your desk.) The person you dont always seebut is almost always presentin those moments is an audiologist, whose work with the patient helped enable him or her to hear better. Audiologists work in hospitals, clinics, or healthcare facilities to diagnose, manage, and treat a patients hearing, balance, or ear problems.Education needed Doctorate or professional degree, plus licensing (which is currently required in all states)Median salary $74,890Satisfaction rate 70%Outlook The field is likely to grow by at least 29% by 2024 (much faster than average), per the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOccupational Therapist AssistantsOccupational therapists work as parte of a care team (and usually under the direction of an occupational therapist) to help patients develop or recover the skills they need to live and work every day. Occupational therapist assistants are often the ones working most directly with patients, helping them move, walk, and learn how to perform work or personal care tasks after an injury or in coping with a chronic illness.Education needed Associates degree or Bachelors degree, plus licensing or certification in most statesMedian salary $54,520Satisfaction rate 81%Outlook The field is likely to grow by at least 40% by 2024 (much faster than average), per the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOptometristMuch like the audiologists above, optometrists find great fulfillment in helping patients with another sense sight, this time. Optometrists are Allied Health professionals who examine eyes, evaluate eye health, diagnose problems, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and help treat eye diseases and injuries.Education needed Doctorate or professional degree, plus licensing (which is currently required in all states)Median salary $103,900Satisfaction rate 81%Outlook The field is likely to grow by at least 27% by 2024 (much faster than average), per the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDental HygienistDental hygienists often get the bad cop tasks in the dentists office, since theyre the ones who can tell youre totally lying when you say you floss every single day, rain or shine. Yet despite that, they feel pretty happy about their career day-to-day satisfaction (79%), likely because they provide front-line dental care, and work with patients on follow up care to keep those choppers white and pearly. Dental hygienists clean teeth, evaluate signs of oral disease (like gingivitis), assist dentists during procedures, and educate patients on preventative and follow-up care.Education needed Associates degree, plus licensing (which is currently required in all states)Median salary $72,330Satisfaction rate 79%Outl ook The field is likely to grow by at least 19% by 2024 (faster than average), per the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsArbitrator/MediatorIf you have strong negotiation skills and like the satisfaction of sealing a deal that works for all parties, then becoming an arbitrator/mediator might be right for you. These professionals basically broker agreements and resolve conflicts between parties by providing a neutral facilitator and keeping an open dialogue between the parties. Not everyone gets what they want, but the arbitrator him- or herself gets a career that offers satisfying resolutions to tricky problems.Education needed Bachelors degree, with supplemental studies in conflict resolutionMedian salary $58,020Satisfaction rate 90%Outlook The field is likely to grow by at least 9% by 2024 (faster than average), per the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPublic Relations ManagerPublic relations managers thrive on public buzz, and making sure that their company, brand, or client is gettin g the right recognition with the target audience. Public relations professionals come up with campaigns, manage press relations, set messaging and branding, and work to maintain their brands public image. As the face or voice for a company or brand, it can be a demanding role, but receives high marks for overall job satisfaction.Education needed Associates degree, plus licensing (which is currently required in all states)Median salary $60,660Satisfaction rate 73%Outlook The field is likely to grow by at least 7% by 2024 (about average), per the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMedical and Health Services ManagerMedical and health services managers, also known as healthcare managers, are part of the wave of growing healthcare jobs in general, and insurance-related jobs especially, as that technology and legal/insurance implications grow and change. These managers plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services in physicians offices, hospitals, agencies, or other healthcare set tings.Education needed Bachelors degreeMedian salary $94,500Satisfaction rate 81%Outlook The field is likely to grow by at least 17% by 2024 (must faster than average), per the U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsWhile these jobs may not have the million-dollar signing bonuses of your childhood baseball-playing dreams, or the glamour of your secret Oscar-winning aspirations, theyre career paths that are achievable (and realistic) if youre able to put in the time, energy, and education to chase that high-paying, high-satisfaction job.