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Glowing Star

Top 25 Jobs for 2008

What are the best jobs to pursue for the next five years? Fast Company draws on the work of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and an innovation expert to tap the top jobs.

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Audiologist
What it pays: $64,500
Minimum training needed: Masters Degree & Certification thru America Speech-Language Hearing Association
two

Biomedical Equipment Technician
What it pays: $53,300
Minimum training needed: Two-year associate of applied science degree

three
Clergy
What it pays: $53,700
Minimum training needed: Requirements vary widely according to denomination
Curriculum/Training Specialist
What it pays: $63,200
Minimum training needed: Bachelors Degree in Teaching
five
Dentist
What it pays: $120,864
Minimum training needed: Accreditation according to the American Dental Education Association
six
Editor
What it pays: $56,200
Minimum training needed: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English or Communication
seven
Engineer
What it pays: $90,900
Minimum training needed: Bachelor's degree
eight
Firefighter
What it pays: $55,000
Minimum training needed: High School Diploma
nine
Fundraiser
What it pays: $76,200
Minimum training needed: High School Diploma
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Genetic Counselor
What it pays: $71,100
Minimum training needed: Bachelor's Degree in biology, genetics, nursing, psychology, public health, or social work is needed. To become a certified genetic counselor, you must complete a master's degree
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Writer
What it pays: $61,000
Minimum training needed: HIgh School Diploma

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Government Manager
What it pays: $97,900
Minimum training needed: A master's degree in public administration, business administration, public policy or a related field
three

Hairstylist/Cosmotologist
What it pays: $33,700
Minimum training needed: Graduate from a state-licensed barber or cosmetology school

four
Higher Education Administrator
What it pays: $103,000
Minimum training needed: Masters Degree
five
Investment Banker
What it pays: $258,000
Minimum training needed: Bachelors degree in computer science, math or finance
six
Landscape Architect
What it pays: $64,200
Minimum training needed: Bachelor's degree and one year internship
seven
Librarian
What it pays: $51,400
Minimum training needed: High School Diploma
eight
Locksmith/Security System Technician
What it pays: $44,000
Minimum training needed: High School Diploma
nine
Management Consultant
What it pays: $138,000
Minimum training needed: Bachelor's degree
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Mediator
What it pays: $66,800
Minimum training needed: Bachelor's degree
Occupational Therapist
What it pays: $63,900
Minimum training needed: Masters Degree
Optometrist
What it pays: $99,700
Minimum training needed: Degree from an accredited optometry school
Pharmacist
What it pays: $99,100
Minimum training needed: Masters Degree
Physician Assistant
What it pays: $83,800
Minimum training needed: Bachelor's degree and three year training program
Professor
What it pays: $85,300
Minimum training needed: Master's degree

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