What Are the Best Jobs in America?

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If you’re sitting around the office today thinking, There has to be a career path out there better than this, don’t worry: you are not alone. Still, as you sit and ponder the possibilities of seeking a different career, there are people out there who actually hold the best jobs this wonderful country has to offer. But what are those jobs, exactly, and how much do they pay?

Well, if you would like to improve world health and get paid well to do it, you might want to consider becoming a biomedical engineer. These people earn an average of about $80,000 per year. But if selling something is more up your alley, a position as a marketing consultant can earn you hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. And if you are a computer-savvy mastermind, then you might want to have a go at becoming a software architect. There are tons of these jobs available with a median salary of about $120,000.

But you might want to daydream about getting a better job on your own time. In this economy, any job is better than no job.