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According to research, only half of American workers are “very satisfied” with their jobs.
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Updated on11th Mar’2023.
Top Ten Jobs Fetching Happiness & Satisfaction!
Times have drastically changed over the last couple of decades and the concept of career choosing which used to be prevalent earlier has undergone a total changeover. Nowadays the number also has dramatically multiplied as far as the various avenues available are concerned. You name a segment and people would give you the list of opportunities in that segment. It is not the particular limited line like the medical or Engineering one, which used to be the only available career earlier. Young people even give less rating to these as compared to the more lucrative and promising fields like software, Food and Health, Dental, and also the Personal Development segment.
They not only look for the perks but importantly weigh the pros and cons on the basis of mental, emotional, and physical satisfaction which they derive from these various options available to them. Recently a survey was conducted based on “PayScale-observations” by “Stephen Gaffney” to evaluate as to which job and profession was lucrative as well as giving a lot of happiness to the person carrying out that job.
Nearly everyone wants a job that makes them happy, but job happiness can be hard to define. Studies indicate that people who find meaning in their work tend to be happier and more satisfied. But happiness can mean different things to different people. For example, a job involving work outdoors may appeal to some individuals but not others.
Based on the above-mixed parameters of happiness- the following ten types of jobs as per their serial order with the highest at the top are explained in brief here for your information: –
1)Dental Hygienist
You may not think cleaning teeth all day would lead to career happiness, but it can. According to a survey by PayScale, dental hygienists rank in the top 50 for job satisfaction among more than 500 professions. The position also ranks second on Glassdoor’s 2019 job satisfaction survey.
In addition to cleaning teeth and gums, dental hygienists examine patients for signs of oral diseases, take X-rays and educate patients on proper oral health. Many hygienists enjoy getting to build relationships with patients while improving and help maintain their oral health.
Dental hygienists earn a median annual salary of $76,220, with the top 10% making more than $103,340 per year.
2)Education Administrator
Education administration, particularly at the elementary and secondary school levels, ranks among the most satisfying jobs. These professionals came in sixth place on PayScale’s job satisfaction survey, with an overall 88% job satisfaction rating. Administrators also rate their occupation extremely highly for meaning (95%).
In terms of the work they do, elementary and secondary education administrators — including principals, vice-principals, school directors, and superintendents — put together curricula, manage staff, counsel students, and oversee school budgets.
Education administrators from kindergarten through high school make a median yearly income of $96,400. About 1 in 10 earns at least $148,000 a year.
3)Physical Therapist
Arguably one of the best parts of working as a physical therapist is getting to help others improve their health and resume their daily activities. In PayScale’s survey, a whopping 90% of physical therapists felt their job held high meaning. Moreover, about 4 in 5 physical therapists surveyed reported high professional satisfaction.
Physical therapists diagnose and treat patients with injuries, disabilities, and other physical conditions. They also help individuals deal with chronic health conditions, improve or restore mobility, and manage or reduce pain.
Currently, physical therapists take home a median annual salary of $89,440, with the highest 10% earning approximately $125,000.
4)Speech-Language Pathologist
Ninety percent of speech-language pathologists surveyed by PayScale identified their work as being highly meaningful, while close to 80% felt extremely satisfied with their role.
Speech-language pathologists assist people with managing and overcoming disorders related to speech, communication, language, and swallowing. Their important work helps people of all ages who are unable to communicate effectively due to hearing impairments, chronic disease, trauma, and neurological impairments.
Speech-language pathologists earn a median yearly income of $79,120, or about $40,000 more than the median for all occupations.
5)Radiation Therapist
Nearly 9 in 10 radiation therapists called their jobs highly satisfying in the PayScale survey. Furthermore, 93% of these professionals felt their work was meaningful — a strong indicator of job happiness.
Under the direction of oncologists and radiologists, radiation therapists help treat patients with cancer and other diseases by administering radiation treatments in order to shrink and remove tumors. They also monitor patients’ conditions throughout treatment and record results.
According to the BLS, radiation therapists make a median salary of $85,560, with the highest 10% earning over $128,630 per year. These professionals generally make more money working at outpatient care centers than they do at public and private hospitals.
6)Forester
Foresters play an important role in the stewardship of our country’s forested areas. According to PayScale, 85% of foresters reported high levels of job satisfaction, perhaps owing to the time spent in nature.
The primary responsibilities of foresters include maintaining wilderness areas, managing animal habitats, developing and overseeing trail systems, implementing rules and regulations, rehabilitating forests and educating the public on sustainable timber harvesting.
Foresters make a median annual salary of $61,790.
7)Optometrist
They say eyes are the window to the soul, but could they also be the window to finding a job that makes you happy? According to PayScale, optometrists are among the happiest workers, with over 80% finding satisfaction and meaning in their work.
Not to be confused with ophthalmologists or opticians, optometrists provide routine eye care. Duties normally include conducting eye exams, diagnosing eye-related conditions, writing prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, providing treatment to help patients manage eye diseases, and performing minor surgeries.
According to the BLS, optometrists earn a high annual salary of $115,250.
8)Occupational Therapist
In PayScale’s job satisfaction survey, over three-fourths of occupational therapists, said their job offered high levels of meaning and satisfaction. These rankings, combined with the position’s competitive salary and high projected growth rate, make occupational therapy an incredibly rewarding field.
Occupational therapists use various forms of therapy to help individuals who are ill, injured, or disabled regain the skills necessary to perform everyday functions. Tasks may include giving recommendations for adaptive equipment in the client’s home, school, or workplace; supporting children with disabilities so they can participate in school activities; helping patients cope with dementia or recover from a stroke; and educating family members.
Occupational therapists make a median yearly wage of $84,950, with the highest 10% earning more than $121,490.
9)Human Resources Manager
If you consider yourself a people person, you may want to pursue a career as a human resources (HR) manager. On Glassdoor, HR managers ranked 11th, with a high job satisfaction score of 4.2 out of 5.
HR managers create and implement programs and policies related to staffing, training, payroll, benefits, employee relations, governmental regulations, health and safety protocol, and more. They also help business leaders identify ways to maximize the value of a company’s employees to ensure efficiency and high productivity.
HR-managers earn a high median annual wage of $116,720.
10)Actuary
You may be surprised to learn that actuaries rank among the jobs with the highest satisfaction. On PayScale’s job survey, 80% of actuaries enjoyed a high level of career satisfaction. Job search site Career Cast similarly ranks actuaries within the top 10 jobs based on factors like work environment, stress levels, and projected employment growth.
Actuaries primarily work in the insurance and finance industries, analyzing financial the risk associated with the issuance of insurance policies, investments, pension plans, and other financial strategies. These financial experts use advanced statistics and modeling software to predict the probability of an event occurring.
Actuaries take home a high median annual salary of $108,350.
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