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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Two croupiers are sitting bored at the roulette of THE CASINO.
Two croupiers are sitting bored at the roulette of THE CASINO.
Suddenly a very attractive blonde woman enters and bets $20,000 on a roll, saying: "I hope you do not mind, but I feel very lucky when I play naked."
With that, she unbuttons the zipper, takes her dress and underwear off, throw the dice and yells: "Come on baby, mama needs new clothes!"
She looks with agony and as soon as the dice stops, starts jumping up and down screaming: "YES, YES, YES I WON!"
She embraces one to one of the dealers, taking her profits and clothes and disappears.
The guys are looking dumbfounded at each other.
Eventually, one asks: "Did you see what dice she rolled?"
I do not know, I thought you were watching!
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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