If you’re a lover of science, you’re in luck! Business Insider released a list of great well paying jobs for science lovers.
Using data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that analyzes how important science is to each of the jobs listed, Business Insider looked at jobs with the average annual salary that had an importance rating of 81 or higher. Many science related gigs require a higher level of schooling so it’s safe to say that many of the jobs offer a great salary for people who go that extra mile.
From Biologist to Animal Scientist, check out some great science related jobs that pay well.
Astronomer
“Importance” rating: 81
Average annual salary: $107,140
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 900
Chemist
“Importance” rating: 81
Average annual salary: $79,140
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 27,800
Animal Scientist
“Importance” rating: 81
Average annual salary: $72,590
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 1,200
Chemical Engineer
“Importance” rating: 81
Average annual salary: $103,590
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 9,200
Veterinarian
“Importance” rating: 81
Average annual salary: $98,230
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 31,000
Internist
“Importance” rating: 85
Average annual salary: $190,530
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 20,100
Epidemiologist
“Importance” rating: 85
Average annual salary: $74,120
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 1,600
Microbiologist
“Importance” rating: 88
Average annual salary: $76,530
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 7,100
Biologist
“Importance” rating: 88
Average annual salary: $79,200
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 37,400
Physicist
“Importance” rating: 88
Average annual salary: $117,300
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 7,200
Molecular and Cellular Biologist
“Importance” rating: 91
Average annual salary: $77,920
Projected job openings (2012-2022): 9,800
Biochemist and Biophysicist
“Importance” rating: 91
Average annual salary: $91,960
Projected job openings (2012-2022):13,700
