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BEST JOBS IN AMERICA
MONEY Magazine and Salary.com rate careers on salary and job prospects.
By Tara Kalwarski, Daphne Mosher, Janet Paskin and Donna Rosato
MONEY Magazine and Salary.com
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Top 10 best jobs
MONEY Magazine and Salary.com researched hundreds of jobs, considering their growth, pay, stress-levels and other factors. These careers ranked highest. (more)
1. Software Engineer
6. Market research analyst
2. College professor
7. Computer IT analyst
3. Financial adviser
8. Real Estate Appraiser
4. Human Resources Manager
9. Pharmacist
5. Physician assistant
10. Psychologist
• The top 50 best jobs ... see the list, get a report
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This man has the best job in America
We graded jobs on stress level, flexibility in work environment and hours, creativity, and ease of entry and advancement in the field -- this guy's job scored highest. See what it is. (more)
• How MONEY picked the best jobs
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How does your job stack up?
See stats on 166 job titles, and see how they compare with the top 50. Get job-demand potential for the next 10 years and salary ranges. (more)
8 best perks
Extreme extras: 8 perks you're not getting
A nice paycheck, a boss who respects you – those things are fine, but how about some free stuff. Can your company match these? (more)
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Most satisfied employees work longer
Plus other key findings on American workers' attitudes toward vacation time, telecommuting, and stress -- from an exclusive survey by MONEY Magazine and Salary.com. (more)
Big jobs that pay badly
Some careers cost time and money to take up. But don't expect a big paycheck. (more)
6-Figure Jobs
Organize this
Only neatniks and efficiency experts need apply to become a professional organizer. (more)
• Crime scene cleaner
• Auctioneer
Quick Quiz
Do you deserve a raise? Before asking, know your strengths and weaknesses. This quiz is adapted from Are You Paid What You're Worth?: The Complete Guide to Negotiating the Salary, Benefits, Bonus and Raise You Deserve, by Michael O'Malley (Broadway Books, $15).

1. If you left the company, how easy or hard would it be for the company to replace you?
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Best companies to work for
And the winners are... FORTUNE Magazine ranked America's top companies that rank highest with employees. See them all, with detailed company profiles and contact information.
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