Top 10: Best and Worst Paying Jobs

If you are teetering on the edge about which major to choose in college, maybe this will help you make up your mind. That is if money is a key motivator for you! The Bureau of Labor Statistics did a study for the best and worst paying jobs back in May 2011. Here's what they found, at least the top ten!

Best Paying Jobs
 

1.	Anesthesiologists	At least 75% make above $187,200
2.	Surgeons	At least 75% make above $187,200
3.	Obstetricians & Gynecologists	At least 50% make above $187,200
4.	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons	At least 50% make above $187,200
5.	Orthodontists	At least 50% make above $187,200
6.	Physicians & Surgeons, All Other	At least 50% make above $187,200
7.	Internists, General	$183,170
8.	Psychiatrists	$170,350
9.	Family & General Practitioners	$167,000
10.	Chief Executives	$166,910

Worst Paying Jobs

1.		Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	$18,230
2.		Cooks, Fast Food	$18,300
3.		Dishwashers	$18,360
4.		Dining Room & Cafeteria Attendants & Bartender Helpers	$18,420
5.		Shampooers	$18,420
6.		Gaming Dealers	$18,460
7.		Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, & Coffee Shop	$18,510
8.		Hosts & Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, & Coffee Shop	$18,560
9.		Waiters & Waitresses	$18,570
10.		Ushers, Lobby Attendants, & Ticket Takers	$18,610

There you have it! The top 10 best and worst jobs as of May 2011! I guess I should have gone into some sort of medicine. Oh well! I hope this is helpful. If you want to look at the rest of the jobs posted on their website, you can go to http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/high_paying_occs.htm.

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