Wednesday, 18 April 2012

States Where Top Jobs Pay Most


Do you think that nurse in California earn the same as a nurse in Kentucky? Why do teachers or accountants? If you answered "Yes", it would be wrong.

In fact, depending on where you live, you can make a huge difference for the career and salary and opportunities.

Fascinated By? We thought that you might have. that is why, for the six popular career, we have to examine the statistics of the Ministry of labor to the highest employment rate and average wages in the appropriate field with future employment growth. And given the fact that there isn't much without the scale of average national means these figures we have for this.
Check on to uncover if your state is where the money and jobs are...

Career #1 - Registered Nurse (RN)

National Average Annual Wage: $69,110*
States with Highest Average Salary:*
  • California: $90,860
  • Massachusetts: $86,810
  • Hawaii: $83,950
National Employment: 2,724,570 jobs*
States with the Highest Employment:*
  • California: 250,230 jobs
  • Texas: 184,890 jobs
  • New York: 176,180 jobs
Education Options: The Department notes that earning an associate's degree in nursing, as well as passing the national licensing examination, is one common route towards this career.

 

Career #2 - Paralegal


National Average Annual Wage: $49,960*
States with Highest Average Salary:*
  • District of Columbia: $68,120
  • California: $59,030
  • New Jersey: $56,370
National Employment: 252,250 jobs*
States with the Highest Employment:*
  • California: 26,030 jobs
  • New York: 22,340 jobs
  • Florida: 21,330 jobs
Education Options: Most paralegals have an associate's degree in paralegal studies, according to the Department. If you already have a bachelor's degree in another field, earning a certificate in paralegal studies is also a popular option.

Career #3 - Elementary School Teacher

National Average Annual Wage: $55,270*
States with Highest Average Salary:*
  • Alaska: $72,090
  • Rhode Island: $71,840
  • New York: $69,380
National Employment: 1,415,590 jobs*
States with the Highest Employment:*
  • Texas: 164,620 jobs
  • California: 149,090 jobs
  • New York: 88,960 jobs
Education Options: Public elementary school teachers in all states are required to have at least a bachelor's degree in elementary education, as well as a certificate or license to teach, notes the Department.

Career #4 - Software Developer, Applications

National Average Annual Wage: $92,080*
States with Highest Average Salary:*
  • California: $104,450
  • Virginia: $99,800
  • Massachusetts: $98,520
National Employment: 539,880 jobs*
States with the Highest Employment:*
  • California: 87,430 jobs
  • Texas: 38,040 jobs
  • Washington: 33,970 jobs
Education Options: Software developers usually hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, says the Department of Labor.

Career #5 - Accountant/Auditor

National Average Annual Wage: $70,130*
States with Highest Average Salary:*
  • District of Columbia: $86,030
  • New York: $85,070
  • New Jersey: $81,250
National Employment: 1,085,150*
States with the Highest Employment:*
  • California: 121,590 jobs
  • New York: 92,630 jobs
  • Texas: 83,560 jobs
Education Options: The Department notes that most employers require accountants to have a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.

Career #6 - Public Relations Specialist

National Average Annual Wage: $60,400*
States with Highest Average Salary:*
  • District of Columbia: $83,050
  • California: $70,990
  • Maryland: $70,680
National Employment: 212,510 jobs*
States with the Highest Employment:*
  • California: 22,920 jobs
  • New York: 20,420 jobs
  • Texas: 18,050 jobs
Education Options: Public relations specialists usually need a bachelor's degree, with the Department noting that employers prefer candidates who study public relations, journalism, communications, English, or business.




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