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The 10 best jobs for people who want to change the world

10. Certified nurse midwife

The 10 best jobs for people who want to change the world

9. Director of program management, human services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Orthopedic surgeon

1. Orthopedic surgeon

Median pay: $337,800

Number who said this job is meaningful: 100%

Education required: Doctoral degree

Sources: PayScale, BLS.gov

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