30 Jobs that Pay at Least 80k

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Let's be honest: Sometimes you don't care about the job -- you just care about the salary.

But it's awfully hard to look for a job that fits both your salary requirements and your skill set. Not to mention that we always tell you that your work and career should be something you love. Ideally, money is just an added benefit.

That being said, we're also realists. We know that times are tough and at this point, some people just need to get paid. Fortunately, there's a new salary tool available that can help you do just that.

Jobs by Salary, a new salary tool from CBSalary.com, allows you to search for jobs by salary based on where you live or work in the United States. Do you live in Phoenix and want to make $50,000? No problem. Plug in your data, and you'll get a list of jobs that pay that much in your area, plus the necessary requirements.

Because our readers live all over, we thought it unfair to provide a list of jobs that pay a certain dollar amount in one place or another. Plus, we all know that different markets pay different salaries based on a variety of things such as cost of living.

Instead, we went to the Bureau of Labor Statistics to look at the latest (May 2008) salary information for the United States. From there, we found out which occupations pay in the $80,000 range based on national averages.


Here are 30 jobs that pay at least $80,000:

1. Administrative lawjudges, adjudicators and hearing officers
Do this: Conduct hearings to rule on government-related claims; determine penalties and liability; and help to craft settlements.
Get paid: $80,870

2. Biomedicalengineers
Do this: Design and develop devices and procedures to help solve health-related problems. Projects might include informationsystems, artificial organs or artificial limbs.
Get paid: $81,120

3. Chiropractors
Do this: Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions of the spinal column to prevent disease and alleviate imbalance, pain andpressure believed to be caused by interference with nervous system.
Get paid: $81,340

4. Atmospheric, earth, marine and spacesciences teachers, post-secondary
Do this: Teach courses and research topics in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics.
Get paid: $81,470

5. Agents andbusiness managers of artists,performers and athletes
Do this: Represent and promote their client's business while handling business matters and contract negotiations.
Get paid: $81,550

6. Materialsscientists
Do this
: Study the chemical composition of various materials and figure out ways to develop new materials and improve existing ones; also determineways to use materials in products.
Get paid: $81,600

7. Physicianassistants
Do this
: Perform health-care services and provide treatment plans under a physician's supervision.
Get paid: $81,610

8. Medicalscientists, except epidemiologists
Do this: Research and investigate human diseases and how to improve human health.
Get paid: $81,870

9. Physics teachers,post-secondary
Do this: Teach courses and research topics pertaining to the laws of matter and energy.
Get paid: $81,880

10. Atmospheric and spacescientists
Do this
: Study the effects the atmosphere has on the environment, most commonly through weather forecasting.
Get paid: $82,080

11. Managementanalysts
Do this: Figure out best practices of management by conducting studies and procedures to help companies figure out how tooperate more effectively.
Get paid: $82,920

12. Producersand directors
Do this
: Produce or direct, and make all creative decisions for stage, television, radio, video or motion picture productions.
Get paid: $83,030

13. Biological science teachers,post-secondary
Do this
: Teach courses and research topics in biological sciences.
Get paid: $83,270

14. Materialsengineers
Do this: Develop new uses for recognized materials, and develop new machinery and processes to make materials for use inspecialized products.
Get paid: $84,200

15. Transportation, storage anddistribution managers
Do this: Oversee transportation, storage or distribution activities in accordance with governmental policies and regulations.
Get paid: $84,520

16. Financialanalysts
Do this: Assess the financial situations of an individual or organization.
Get paid: $84,780

17. Electricalengineers
Do this
: Design, develop and test the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment.
Get paid: $85,350

18. Educationadministrators, elementary and secondary school
Do this: Oversee all activities of public or private elementary or secondary schools.
Get paid: $86,060

19. Industrial-organizationalpsychologists
Do this
: Work with companies to solve problems within the company. You may help with policy planning; employee screening, training and development;and organizational development and analysis.
Get paid: $86,460

20. Computer software engineers,applications
Do this: Build computer applications software and code; ensure that all software projects adhere to a company's technologyand business standards.
Get paid: $87,900

21. Economics teachers,post-secondary
Do this
: Teach courses and research topics in economics.
Get paid: $88,330

22. Biochemistsand biophysicists
Do this: Study the chemical composition and physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanicalenergy, and related phenomena.
Get paid: $88,450

23. Artdirectors
Do this: Create design concepts and presentation in artwork, layout design and copywriting for visual communications media.
Get paid: $88,510

24. Electronicsengineers, except computer
Do this: Design, develop and test a wide range of electronic equipment, from CD players to global positioning systems.
Get paid: $88,670

25. Medical and health servicesmanagers
Do this
: Supervise medical and health services in hospitals, clinics and similar organizations.
Get paid: $88,750

26. Chemicalengineers
Do this: Design chemical plant equipment and create processes for manufacturing chemicals and products.
Get paid: $88,760

27. Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers
Do this: Study the composition, structure and other physical aspects of the Earth.
Get paid: $89,300

28. Veterinarians
Do this: Provide health care for family pets, livestock and zoo animals. Provide check-ups, treat diseases and advise caretakerson how to best raise their animals.
Get paid: $89,450

29. Constructionmanagers
Do this
:Oversee all activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems.
Get paid: $89,770

30. Salesengineers
Do this
: Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Get paid: $89,770
 
20. Computer software engineers, applications
Do this: Build computer applications software and code; ensure that all software projects adhere to a company's technology and business standards.
Get paid: $87,900
87k to write code? that's it?
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16. Financial analysts
Do this: Assess the financial situations of an individual or organization.
Get paid: $84,780


the goal


I remember someone posted a list of jobs that pay 70k+ a few months ago
 
2. Biomedical engineers
Do this: Design and develop devices and procedures to help solve health-related problems. Projects might include information systems, artificial organs orartificial limbs.
Get paid: $81,120


My best first does this in Boston, but only gets 40k a year. Are these estimated salaries an average, cause I don't think they are accurate.
 
Originally Posted by TH0MAS CR0WN

16. Financial analysts
Do this: Assess the financial situations of an individual or organization.
Get paid: $84,780


the goal


I remember someone posted a list of jobs that pay 70k+ a few months ago


Try $40-60k out of undergrad. You ain't reaching 80k for 4+ years if you are lucky.
 
17. Electricalengineers
Do this
: Design, develop and test the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment.
Get paid: $85,350

I like this...pretty sure that's not starting salary though
 
Originally Posted by omgitswes

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

20. Computer software engineers, applications
Do this: Build computer applications software and code; ensure that all software projects adhere to a company's technology and business standards.
Get paid: $87,900
87k to write code? that's it?
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that junk pisses me off so much. it's so stressful and tedious they deserve every penny.


that is correct.. I am a computer science major.. this stuff is not easy.. we shud be getting a lot more..
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Originally Posted by swizzc

Originally Posted by Al Audi

11. Management analysts Do this: Figure out best practices of management by conducting studies and procedures to help companies figure out how to operate more effectively. Get paid: $82,920

16. Financial analysts
Do this: Assess the financial situations of an individual or organization.
Get paid: $84,780
#11: My girls job.
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#16: My job.
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Nice, what steps did you take to get there?
 
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