26 jobs that confront death more than others
26. Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective-service workers make an average annual salary of $24,420.
25. Funeral attendants make an average annual salary of $28,480.
Number employed in the US: 35,340
What they do, according to O*NET: Perform tasks during funerals, like arranging a casket and directing mourners.
24. Ambulance drivers and attendants make an average annual salary of $29,010.
Number employed in the US: 15,380
What they do, according to O*NET: Drive ambulances to transport sick, injured, or convalescent patients.
23. Security guards make an average annual salary of $32,050.
Number employed in the US: 1,114,380
What they do, according to O*NET: Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft or violence.
22. Emergency medical technicians and paramedics make an average annual salary of $37,760.
Number employed in the US: 257,210
What they do, according to O*NET: Administer emergency medical care and transport sick or injured people to hospitals.
21. Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers make an average annual salary of $43,290.
Number employed in the US: 95,020
What they do, according to O*NET: Operate radio, telephone, and computer equipment at dispatch centers, and receive reports from the public about crime, fires, or other emergency situations.
20. Embalmers make an average annual salary of $46,640.
Number employed in the US: 4,070
What they do, according to O*NET: Prepare bodies for internment and funeral ceremonies.
19. Correctional officers and jailers make an average annual salary of $49,300.
Number employed in the US: 415,000
What they do, according to O*NET: Guard inmates in prisons and jails.
18. Firefighters make an average annual salary of $53,240.
Number employed in the US: 321,570
What they do, according to O*NET: Control and put out fires, and respond to emergency situations.
17. Clergy make an average annual salary of $53,290
Number employed in the US: 50,960
What they do, according to O*NET: Conduct religious worship services and perform other spiritual and religious functions for a faith community.
16. Occupational health and safety technicians make an average annual salary of $55,270.
Number employed in the US: 18,020
What they do, according to O*NET: Help develop programs to make workplaces safer.
15. Private detectives and investigators make an average annual salary of $56,810.
Number employed in the US: 30,990
What they do, according to O*NET: Gather, analyze, and report information about individuals or organizations to clients.
14. Morticians, undertakers, and funeral directors make an average annual salary of $57,620.
Number employed in the US: 25,740
What they do, according to O*NET: Arrange and direct funeral services.
13. Forensic science technicians make an average annual salary of $62,490.
Number employed in the US: 15,970
What they do, according to O*NET: Collect and analyze physical evidence for criminal investigations.
12. Fire inspectors and investigators make an average annual salary of $64,140.
Number employed in the US: 12,530
What they do, according to O*NET: Inspect buildings for fire hazards and investigate the causes of fires.
11. Police and sheriff's patrol officers make an average annual salary of $65,400.
Number employed in the US: 661,330
What they do, according to O*NET: Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing laws and ordinances.
10. Occupational health and safety specialists make an average annual salary of $74,940.
Number employed in the US: 88,390
What they do, according to O*NET: Review work environments, and design programs and procedures to make workplaces safer.
9. Registered nurses make an average annual salary of $75,510.
Number employed in the US: 2,951,960
What they do, according to O*NET: Assess patient health problems and needs and develop care plans.
8. Epidemiologists make an average annual salary of $75,690.
Number employed in the US: 7,060
What they do, according to O*NET: Investigate the causes and distribution of diseases and other health outcomes.
7. Postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers make an average annual salary of $82,420.
Number employed in the US: 23,100
What they do, according to O*NET: Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology.
6. Emergency management directors make an average annual salary of $82,570.
Number employed in the US: 9,550
What they do, according to O*NET: Plan and direct disaster responses and crisis management activities.
5. Detectives and criminal investigators make an average annual salary of $85,020.
Number employed in the US: 103,450
What they do, according to O*NET: Conduct investigations to prevent or solve crimes.
4. Health and safety engineers make an average annual salary of $93,630.
Number employed in the US: 26,230
What they do, according to O*NET: Promote worksite and product safety by applying knowledge of industrial and other processes.
3. Funeral service managers make an average annual salary of $93,820.
Number employed in the US: 8,400
What they do, according to O*NET: Manage funeral homes.
2. Actuaries make an average annual salary of $116,250.
Number employed in the US: 20,760
What they do, according to O*NET: Analyze statistical data, including mortality rates, to estimate risk and liability for insurance payments.
1. Surgeons make an average annual salary of $255,110.
Number employed in the US: 34,390
What they do, according to O*NET: Treat patients using surgical methods.
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