Nobody really feels like they're being paid justly these days. These are some jobs with surprising average salaries in the United States. Do you think these people are overpaid or underpaid?
Note: Salary estimates have been collected from Indeed for the purposes of this post.
1. Periodontists are specialty dentists who work on preventing, diagnosing, and treating gum issues. They're also the specialists who work on dental implants.
2. Paramedics provide lifesaving aid as first responders in emergency situations. They're also responsible for safely transporting patients to local hospitals.
3. Online dating ghostwriters help those who lack verbal prowess make the kind of dating profiles that will ideally attract their soulmates.
4. Local news reporters have a pretty high-profile job. They dig into stories, report live from scenes, and interview a lot of important people.
5. Marijuana extraction technicians work in labs and use different equipment to separate cannabis chemical compounds from cannabis plants. They work with some dangerous substances in the process, such as butane, ethanol, and carbon dioxide.
6. Genetic counselors help assess a person's genetic risk for certain conditions. There are three typical areas of specialty: prenatal, pediatric, and cancer.
7. Firefighters put their lives on the line to rescue people and animals from fires. They also work to keep fires from spreading and provide additional support in a number of emergency situations in a community.
8. Lawyers help us laypeople navigate different areas of the legal system. They conduct legal research and consult precedents to help clients navigate matters within the judicial system, as well as with private affairs.
9. The executive chef of a hotel or restaurant oversees the daily operation of the facility's kitchen. They're responsible for hiring kitchen talent and managing the staff, as well as creating dishes that establish a restaurant's signature taste.
10. A veterinary acupuncturist performs acupuncture on dogs, but they also develop treatment plans and make adjustments while monitoring progress.
11. Operations research engineers have to conduct extensive research and modeling using sophisticated software to solve different companies' needs, such as cost reduction and efficiency optimization.
12. Teachers work hard to plan lessons based on the state's curriculum requirement, then teach them to a classroom full of students, with limited resources. Teachers also provide a lot of emotional support.
13. Compliance officers help companies make sure their practices are in line with different federal, state, and local regulations for their given industry. It's a rare field where anyone with any amount of education can get in and thrive if they work hard.
14. Pharmacists are experts on the safe, effective use of medication. They can also conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, and consult on certain medical matters.
15. Gaming managers are in charge of all the activity on a casino floor. They oversee all the different game operators and staff.
16. Air traffic controllers coordinate the movement of different aircraft, using radar and communications equipment, to make sure they maintain a safe distance.
17. Diversity, equity, and inclusion managers work to make companies a safer place for everyone by developing and implementing companywide diversity policies. They also work with human resources to help hire and retain diverse employees.
18. Foresters help with wildlife conservation efforts, help monitor forest fire conditions, and assess timber value in a given area.
19. Actuaries are the people who calculate financial risks using math, statistics, and theory. They analyze information and provide guidance that can help mitigate or minimize financial risk.
20. Construction managers are on top of everything happening at a construction site, from the crew to the budget and safety regulations. They monitor ongoing construction projects and make decisions as issues present themselves.
What other jobs out there are making way too much or woefully little? Let's hear it in the comments.
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