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Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs In The World by BillyBillions: 4:15pm On Nov 27, 2013
OP 10 HIGHEST PAYING JOBS IN THE WORLD
1. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

Median starting salary: $97,900

Mid-career average: $155,000

The survey numbers suggest that petroleum engineering can be by far the best paying major available today. According to the Society of Petroleum Engineers, a large number of workers in the industry are expected to retire during the next ten years. Add the global demand for energy and you have a scenario in which petroleum engineering majors should continue to be in-demand and well-compensated for years to come.

2. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Median starting salary: $64,5000

Mid-career average: $109,000

According to the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, professionals in this field are at the forefront of research in fields including energy, biomedicine, food production and electronics.

3 .ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Median starting salary: $61,300

Mid-career average: $103,000

PayScale reports that while salaries for electrical engineers remain high, competition for jobs is expected to be stiff. While job experience is important, having a degree in electrical engineering can be key to filling positions created by retiring employees.
Read more on :http://moneystands..com/2013/11/top-10-highest-paying-jobs-in-world.html

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