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Jacquelyn Smith,Marissa PerinoAug 13, 2019, 18:56 IST
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For those who love reading, there are plenty of jobs that require a lot of research and writing.
Luckily, many of these positions are also high-paying - ranging from unsurprising jobs such as English professors to perhaps more unexpected careers, such as physicians.
Using data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database, we looked at positions with a median annual salary of over $65,000 where reading comprehension is very important to the job.
Are you a self-proclaimed bookworm? Can you read quickly and comprehend every sentence you consume?
Good news: your passion for books and excellent reading skills may help land you a lucrative job. Turns out there are a lot of high-paying professions out there that require strong reading comprehension skills.
Business Insider recently combed through the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that compiles detailed information on hundreds of jobs, and looked at salary data on the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' website to find positions with a median annual salary of over $65,000 where reading comprehension is very important to the job.
According to O*NET, labor relations specialists may have to "resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints."
These analysts are charged with researching and analyzing policies and legislations, along with campaigning and fundraising relative to climate change.
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
According to O*NET, these instructors "teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group" in addition to researching.
According to O*NET, these engineers are charged with designing and analyzing operational solutions for projects ranging from transportation to shipment optimization.
School psychologists work in educational environments and help maintain student records as apart of their job. They also interpret test results and report pertinent information.
According to O*Net, "Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology." Additionally, research and designing fall under environmental engineering duties.
Informatics nurse specialists assist with the ongoing development of computerized health care systems." According to O*NET, "[Informatics nurse specialists] may educate staff and assist in problem-solving to promote the implementation of the health care system."
Education administrators (elementary and secondary school)
Education administrators plan, direct, or coordinate the academic or administrative activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.
According to O*NET, these psychologists "apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems." Additionally, they often help devise training programs.
Lawyers represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. They may specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
These physicians apply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or individuals, and aid in the prevention or reduction of risk of disease, injury, disability, or death.
