The list below helps you find a secure job with good pay package.
Radiation therapist: A candidate with two to four years of experience with an associate degree may get a median annual salary of $59,800 while the one with an experience of ten or more with an associate degree may expect a median annual pay of $75,400.
Radiation therapist is a part of radiation oncology team to give radiation treatment to cancer patients. He is also a liaison between a physician and other care providers. He readies the equipment and maintains records, reports and files. The minimum qualification for the job is a bachelor's degree in radiation therapy or a two-year degree in radiography with a certificate in radiation therapy.
Ultrasound technologist: A candidate with two to four years of experience and an associate's degree may get median annual pay of $53,500. With ten or more years of experience with an associate's degree one may earn a median annual salary of $68,800.
Many think that ultrasound technology is related to viewing babies in the womb. But sonography has many other applications such as diagnosing cardiovascular or nervous diseases. If you want to have a career that combines high technology with helping people, go for a two-year degree course that includes anatomy, physiology and instrumentation and you are on your cherished path.
Wind turbine technician: Two-four year experience coupled with an associate's degree fetches you a median annual salary of $47,600 and ten years of experience with an associate's degree gets you a median annual salary of $52,700.
With alternative energy use getting a boost, the need for green-collar workers is rapidly growing. If you have an aptitude for improving environment, you can take up the job of a wind technician. You can repair and maintain everything from circuit boards to motors, and look after generators as well. Since wind industry is new and there aren't any standard certifications, you can easily get a job on a wind farm with some experience in engineering or you have completed a training program.
Railroad conductor: With a career in railroads, you will be on a fast track of earnings. According to statistics available 76 percent of railroad workers belong to unions and earnings are high.
Conductors coordinate all activities of freight and passenger train crews. They review schedules, waybills, switching orders and shipping records. If you are looking for a conductor job, you must have a high school diploma or GED and then clear company's formal training program. With an experience of two to four years you can earn a median annual salary of $45,000 and with ten or more years of experience you can aspire for a median annual pay of $79,900.
HAVAC control technicians: The duty of HAVAC technicians is to maintain temperature, humidity, and the total air quality in residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings. They are also needed in transporting and storage of food, medicines and other perishables. Though these technicians specialize in either installation or repair, they have to be trained to handle both the jobs. People who took courses in shop, mathematics, mechanical drawing and computer applications in high school are eligible to join a technical school training program. The median annual salary of people with two years experience is $42,200. People with 10 years or more experience may expect $56,600.
