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| Looking for the highest-paying job for the future? Check out this list of the best paid careers in science and technology. |
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Many people are frustrated because their salary is not as high as they would like it to be or they aren’t in an industry that challenges them. Luckily, the field of science and technology can be very lucrative. Below are some of the most challenging and well-paid careers in science and technology.
Petroleum Engineer
Petroleum engineers are professionals who develop and design methods for extracting gas and oil from wells or deposits below the earth's surface. A bachelor's degree is required to become a petroleum engineer. Many people complete a five year program that allows them to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree. A petroleum engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to make around $88,000 per year. However, the median salary for a petroleum engineer is $130,000 per year.| Related articles |
Nuclear Engineer
Nuclear engineers design and develop nuclear equipment, examine nuclear incidents, and monitor the operations of a nuclear facility. They can also develop nuclear materials for medical devices, such as PET scanners. The average salary for a nuclear engineer is around $104,000. A nuclear engineer who has less than three years of experience can expect to make about $62,000 per year.Computer And Information Research Scientist
Computer and information research scientists help design and invent new approaches to computing technology. They can solve and study difficult problems in medicine, science, business and other fields. Most employers require that computer and information research scientists have a doctorate degree in computer engineering or a related field. Computer and information research scientists who have less than three years of experience can expect to make an average of $58,800 per year. The median salary for a computer and information research scientist is $104,000 per year.
Marine Architect
Marine architects design submarines, aircraft carriers, tankers, and sailboats. People who want to become a marine architect are required to earn a degree in naval architecture, marine engineering or a related field. Many people also earn a University of Florida bachelors degree in biology. New marine architects who have less than three years of experience typically make around $57,780 per year. However, experienced marine architects can make over $88,000 a year.Careers in science and technology can be very challenging. However, they can also be very rewarding and high-paying. A marine architect, petroleum engineer, computer and information research scientist, and nuclear engineer are some of the highest-paid professionals in the science and technology field.
| By Brooke Chaplan | Embed |
Author Bio - 33rd Square contributor Brooke Chaplan is recent graduate of New Mexico University where she studied journalism. She loves to hike, bike, run and explore around her home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. She also enjoys blogging about health, fitness, fashion and many other topics.
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