Question of the Day: What is the highest paid profession in your state?
Discover the top-earning careers in your state and find out which profession leads the salary pack.
Answer:
A doctor of some kind. Hover over your state in the map below to see specific roles.
Questions:
- What common characteristics do you notice about these jobs?
- What training/education is required for these positions?
- What jobs do you think can be done by robots in the future?
- Are any of these jobs of interest to you? Are there any that you want to do further research on?
Behind the numbers (Credit Karma - Article - Interactive):
"Jobs in the “healthcare practitioners and technical” occupations group, which includes physicians, dominate nationwide in terms of having the highest pay. In every state, the top-earning job is a doctor of some kind."
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About the Author
Mason Butts
After graduating from UCLA with a Master's in Education, Mason spent 5 years as a science educator in a South Los Angeles public high school. He is committed to supporting the holistic growth of all students and empowering them to live a life of relational, academic, and financial success. Now settled in the Bay Area, Mason enjoys facilitating professional developments and partnering with educators as they prepare students for a bright financial future. When Mason is not building curriculum or planning a training, he can be found cycling, trying new foods, and exploring the outdoors.
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