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    America's 20 Fastest Growing Salaries

    Based on CareerBuilder (CBSalary.com) and SalaryExpert.com

    Occupation
    Salary
    Salary Growth Rate
    Business operations specialists have job duties that vary depending on the industry. Typically, these folks oversee all business aspects of the company. $38,648 7.4%
    Survey researchers create and perform surveys for clients, collecting information used for various reasons. $31,734 6.5%
    Industrial-organizational psychologists apply psychology principles to improve productivity and quality of work life in the workplace. $106,844 6.4%
    Protective service managers monitor security staff protecting individuals; homes; and business, commercial and industrial organizations. They investigate crimes against clients and create plans to protect clients from theft, sabotage, violence or other situations that endanger the client's well-being. $75,848 6.4%
    Agents and business managers represent and promote clients to prospective employers and handle contract negotiations and other business matters. $113,771 5.8%
    Agricultural inspectors make sure agricultural workers abide by laws and regulations surrounding the health, quality and safety of agricultural commodities. $37,001 5.6%
    Music directors and composers lead musical groups and create original music. $51,910 5.6%
    Film and video editors edit soundtracks, film and video for the movies, and cable and broadcast television. $62,958 5.4%
    Aircraft assemblers put together and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles or missiles. $49,824 5.3%
    Protective service workers guard individuals and industrial or commercial property against harm, fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry. $25,727 5.3%
    Semiconductor processors are production workers who manufacture semiconductors into different-size disks. $35,799 5.3%
    Public relations managers supervise public relations specialists, often specializing in specific industries, and create campaigns for targeted audiences. $91,396 5.2%
    Geological and petroleum technicians measure and record physical and geologic conditions in oil or gas wells. $53,004 7.4%
    Lodging managers oversee all aspects of hotel operations, like establishing room rates and making sure all standards are met within the hotel. $39,517 5.1%
    Anthropologists study the origin, cultural development and behavior of humans, while archaeologists recover artifacts to gather information about humans. $66,861 4.9%
    Derrick operators assemble equipment and control pumps to circulate mud through drill holes. $42,363 4.8%
    Purchasing managers buy goods and services, like raw materials for manufacturing or office supplies, for companies/organizations. $79,606 4.7%
    Set and exhibit designers design special exhibits and movie, television and theater sets. $49,190 4.6%
    Biochemists study the chemical composition of living things and the chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth and heredity. $87,408 4.5%
    Law clerks assist lawyers or judges by researching or preparing legal documents. $42,754 4.4%