1 Physical Therapists
If youve ever had a serious injury, you know just how important physical therapists are. Physical therapists also have a broad range of choices when it comes to specialty, from orthopedics to geriatrics to sports and more.
Median weekly earnings: $1,216
Approximate median yearly earnings: $63,000
Women as percentage of the profession: 60%
Earnings as percentage of mens earnings: 80%
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A blond, a brunette, and a redhead were trying out for a new NASA experiment
A blond, a brunette, and a redhead were trying out for a new NASA experiment on sending women to different planets.
First, they called the brunette in and asked her a question.
If you could go to any planet, what planet would you want to go to and why?
After pondering the question she answered, "I would like to go to Mars because it seems so interesting with all the recent news about possible extra terrestrial life on the planet."
They said "well okay, thank you." And told her that they would get back to her.
Next, the redhead entered the room and the NASA people asked her the same question. In reply, "I would like to go to Saturn to see all of its rings." Again, "thank you" and they would get back to her.
Finally, the blond entered the room and they asked her the same question they asked the brunette and the redhead.
She thought for a while and replied, "I would like to go to the sun."
The people from NASA replied, "why, don't you know that if you went to the sun you would burn to death?"
The blond smirked and put her hands on her hips. "Are you guys dumb? I'd go at night!"
2 Computer Programmers
The computer-related career world is male dominated, but thats all the more reason for us gals to get our feet in the door. Plus theres that little financial incentive.
Median weekly earnings: $1,238
Approximate median yearly earnings: $64,000
Women as percentage of the profession: 20%
Earnings as percentage of mens earnings: 93%
3 Psychologists
The job descriptions of psychologists cover quite a range. Some psychologists are therapists; some are researchers, some are professors, and so on. If psychology is your thing, youve got a variety of career options.
Median weekly earnings: $1,244
Approximate median yearly earnings: $65,000
Women as percentage of the profession: 71%
Earnings as percentage of mens earnings: data not available
4 Human Resources Managers
HR managers are like the matchmakers of the business world. They find the right people for the right job, provide coaching and training, handle 401kAlright, that last one isnt like matchmaking at all, but you get the idea.
Median weekly earnings: $1,273
Approximate median yearly earnings: $66,000
Women as percentage of the profession: 72%
Earnings as percentage of mens earnings: 86%
5 Operations Research Analysts
Operations research analysts use software programs and some serious brainwork to analyze databases and statistics. They then use their findings to solve problems and improve operations within a company. If youre good at problem solving and analytics, it just might be the career for you.
Median weekly earnings: $1,326
Approximate median yearly earnings: $69,000
Women as percentage of the profession: 44%
Earnings as percentage of mens earnings: 105%
6 Software Developers
While we know very little about what it actual takes, we think software development would be fun. And hey, not a shabby income there. If youre good with computers, coding, design, and analysis, software development might be the thing for you.
Median weekly earnings: $1,388
Approximate median yearly earnings: $72,000
Women as percentage of the profession: 18%
Earnings as percentage of mens earnings: 86%
7 Pharmacist
Pharmacists used just to be the people who measured out pills and slapped labels on bottles. These days pharmacists are trained to not only fill prescriptions, but to understand exactly how drugs affect the body, what side effects accompany certain drugs, and how drugs interact, among other things.
Median weekly earnings: $1,898
Approximate median yearly earnings: $99,000
Women as percentage of the profession: 56%
Earnings as percentage of mens earnings: 95%
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