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Get Paid


Get Paid

Everyone wants to know how to get paid more or to get paid fairly for the work they do. Often it helps to know what others are being paid for a particular job or occupation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics keeps track of national salaries and their website can be searched by going to bls.gov and clicking on the job/occupation you are interested in.

About Get Paid

We're all looking for that perfect job that can provide enough money to ensure we live a full, prosperous life. Sure, it sounds easy, but what exactly does it take to get paid for these types of positions?

College Degree - A college degree is required for a vast majority of good-paying jobs. Whether it's a degree in business or a degree in art, employers like to see that you completed a higher level of education. This can greatly increase the amount of money you could make in any given position.

Résumé - Don't be perplexed by this word as it has a very simple meaning. A résumé is a document that contains your work history, education level, and anything special about yourself, such as publications you've written or volunteer work. Employers like to see a well written, thorough, but concise résumé that contains just the right amount of information about you. If you have a lot of experience in the fields they're looking for, or have skills from another field that are transferrable, it could help increase the amount of money you make.

Top 10 paying jobs of 2010:

1. Surgeons - Average annual salary $219,770. Operate to treat patient’s injuries or diseases.

2. Anesthesiologists -Average annual salary $211,750. Administer anesthetics during operations or pain relief during other procedures outside the operating room.

3. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons -Average annual salary $210,710. Operate on patient’s mouth or jaws to remove teeth, tumors or correct an abnormality.

4. Orthodontists - Average annual salary $206,190. Apply braces or retainers to straighten patient’s teeth.

5. Obstetricians & Gynecologists -Average annual salary $204,447. Specialize in women’s health; treat and prevent disease related to pregnancy and the reproductive system.

6. Internists - Average annual salary $183,990. Diagnose and treat diseases of internal organs, excluding surgical services.

7. General Physicians & Surgeons - Average annual salary $173,860. These jobs aren't specialist in a specific field, but are required to have an extensive knowledge of the human anatomy and perform surgeries to correct any ailments that are affecting the patient.

8. Family and General Practitioner - Average annual salary $168,550. Treat a wide range of ailments, from the common cold, to broken bones for an entire family.

9. Chief Executive Officer - Average annual salary $167,280. Responsible for managing all aspects of a company or organization.

10. Psychiatrist - Average annual salary $163,660. Treat mental illnesses using psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization or medication.

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