1. Market analyst -- $27.18/hour
Market analysts work in government agencies, consulting firms, financial institutions or marketing research firms, where they research and predict the sales potential of a particular product or service. A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for many jobs; however, a master's degree in a field such as business administration, marketing, statistics or communications will provide more opportunities.
Average annual salary: $56,541*


2. Chemist -- $25.16/hour
Chemists search for and use knowledge about chemicals to discover and develop new and improved products, processes to save energy and reduce pollution, and advances in fields like medicine and agriculture. A bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline is the minimum educational requirement; however, many research jobs require a master's degree or doctorate.
Average annual salary: $52,333


3. Civil engineer -- $25.29/hour
Civil engineers plan, design and oversee engineering for building projects like airports, bridges, buildings and irrigation systems. They often need a degree in civil engineering or certification as a registered civil engineer.
Average annual salary: $52,605

4. Social worker -- $25.06/hour
Social workers work for places like community centers, hospitals and penal institutions, where they develop programs to help individuals and groups enhance their personal relationships and social development. Social workers receive accreditation through a four-year college degree program in social work and on-the-job experience.
Average annual salary: $52,119


5. Human resources generalist -- $26.90/hour
Human resources generalists work to improve working conditions within an establishment by identifying, evaluating and resolving problems in employee relations and work performance. A combination of directly related training and experience is typically required for carrying out the responsibilities for this job.
Average annual salary: $55,959


6. Architect -- $26.41/hour
Architects apply their knowledge of design to plan and supervise the construction of building projects according to their clients' needs and financial resources. Architects need a degree from an approved school of architecture.
Average annual salary: $55,060


7. Speech pathologist -- $25.05/hour
Speech pathologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders and study the science of human communication. Practice requires a four-year degree in the field of health sciences.
Average annual salary: $52,105


8. Budget analyst -- $26.71/hour
Budget analysts review financial plans and help institutions prepare budgets, improve efficiency and lower costs. Budget analysts typically have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, economics, statistics, political science or sociology.
Average annual salary: $55,579


9. Detective -- $27.02/hour
Detectives carry out investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases. Detectives are appointed based on their eligibility under civil service regulations, their performance in competitive written exams and their previous education and experience.
Average annual salary: $56,197


10. Physical therapist -- $25.68/hour
Physical therapists plan and administer medically prescribed treatment for patients suffering from injuries or certain diseases to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability. A combination of training and experience is typically required to practice, as well as compliance with state licensing requirements.
Average annual salary: $53,410

I just read that on MSN...nice, but I don't have th etraining for any of them! *In need of other employment*

Wow.......those figures are pretty low......they are way higher in Canada!!!

I'm an assistant building engineer and I make that

I make that!!!!

So if we hook up we would double your income






(I know how it works)

I wish I made a salary like that

you can snuggles!!! go back to school, get student loans and pay them off for the next 7 years!!!

How crazy is that. I graduated high school and make twice plus that..Feel for those who went to college to become an engineer!!LOL

what do you do???? I think plumbers here make $80 an hour......

I'll stick with my boring cubicle job

Anyways, doesnt always make you happy when you make so much money........

These figures seem low.

Are this for a specific region of the U.S.?

I have a BAchelors in English Gypsy and working as an inventory control/secretary can't find anything else local

Unfortunately bach of english doesnt always get you anywhere in the real world of finance.....I understand there are prolly more scholars on here than not but what Ive found is looking at where the job market is........and going for that....if you want to make big $$$. JMO

Yikes, if I had to work for that I'd just go on the dole.
I do highly technical, engineering related stuff, but I can't tell you the rest.

Just move where the cost of living s astronomical, the unemployment rate is high, and exaggerate like everyone else. Soon you can say thats normal too!!!

well those figures are averaged i'm thinking. When i do usa contracts i never get less than 75$/hr and when i'm here in canada my rate is 140/hr, and i get it.

the military contracts (i'm on one right now) for the usa is 65/hr which is what i'm getting right now, with full billable, and rebills on changes and edits...

so....

those are wholly innaccurate statistics... but then, most statistics are blanket washed anyway to fit the largest demographic...

i dont know about statistics, but i think that in todays world, if your not pulling down 50 large a year your going bavkwards. Not living, but existing. At 50 large, you can afford the wife and kids, a nice house, a couple of cars and mabe a toy also.... if your prudent and thrifty that is.

I think the numbers are just low in general. I'm sure anyone with a good education can find work for around 25, but if they look they can probably get 50 or more.


I think if you're not making at least 120 per hour you need some more school. Living, stick with the 140/hr, its more reasonable.

As for me, I'm an evil industrialist. You don't want to know what I make. Fortunately I can sit here at my desk and play on the net at the same time. I'll talk to you folks later. I have to go crack the whip for a few minutes.