10. Certified nurse midwife
Median pay: $87,700
Number who said this job is meaningful: 93%
Education required: Specialized, graduate nursing education
Sources: PayScale, BLS.gov
9. Director of program management, human services
Median pay: $53,600
Number who said this job is meaningful: 94%
Education required: Bachelor’s degree
Sources: PayScale, BLS.gov
8. Behavior analyst
Median pay: $56,400
Number who said this job is meaningful: 94%
Education required: Master's degree, and sometimes a doctorate
Sources: PayScale, BLS.gov
7. Chiropractor
Median pay: $59,500
Number who said this job is meaningful: 94%
Education required: Doctoral or professional degree
Sources: PayScale, BLS.gov
6. Fire captain
Median pay: $60,200
Number who said this job is meaningful: 94%
Education required: High school; must also complete intensive training programs
Sources: PayScale, BLS.gov
5. Executive director, non-profit organization
Median pay: $61,000
Number who said this job is meaningful: 95%
Education required: Bachelor’s degree
Sources: PayScale, BLS.gov
4. Senior pastor
Median pay: $56,400
Number who said this job is meaningful: 98%
Education required: Typically requires a Master's degree
Sources: PayScale, BLS.gov
3. Elementary school principal
Median pay: $80,000
Number who said this job is meaningful: 98%
Education required: Master’s degree
Sources: PayScale, BLS.gov
2. Police chief
Median pay: $63,100
Number who said this job is meaningful: 100%
Education required: High school diploma or equivalent; some agencies require a Bachelor's degree
Sources: PayScale, BLS.gov