To comment: larry@larrylitwin.com. Look below for public relations.
For more, go to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (my former employer) and/or CareerBuilder.com. Also, check out Debra Auerback at TheWorkBuzz.com.
Here is a list of jobs that pay for than the mean average of $46,200. Each occupation listed is projected to grow by 29 percent or more between 2012 and 2020.
1. Audiologists = $71,000
2. Cash estimator = 62,670
3. Database administrators = $77,350
4. Dental hygienists = $69,760
5. Geographers = $74,170
6. Heating, air consitioning and refrigerator mechanics and installers = $48,540
7. Interpretors and translators = $50,610
8. Market research analysts = $67,130
9. Medical equipment repairers = $47,010
10. Meeting, convention and event planners = $49,840
If you are wondering — public relations/strategic communicators = $125,305 (with 10 years experience). Straight public relations = $52,000. Entry level would range from $28,000 – $36,000. Those who are good at what they do and are ambitious are looking at the $50,000 range withing three to five years.
To comment: larry@larrylitwin.com.