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The 50 Most Meaningful Jobs in America According to Stacker

"Every job applicant is trying to find the sweet spot between two numbers: the salary they would need to take on a job they really didn't like, and the lowest salary they could live on in order to take a job they truly loved. In a perfect world, one's passion for a job would be matched by salary. But unfortunately, that's not always how the job market works—ask anyone who has ever settled for a small paycheck in order to follow their dream. Stacker considered two data metrics compiled by PayScale to find out which jobs are the most meaningful. In a 2013–2015 survey, PayScale asked more than 2 million workers if their job makes the world a better place, a metric that the company calls "job meaning." Stacker compared this data to the national median salary to find the 50 most meaningful jobs in the country. Anthropologist David Graeber argues that people would be a lot happier if "useless" jobs didn't exist and if productive jobs (e.g., teaching) were better paid." - stacker.com
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Clergy
Clergy
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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
3
Surgeons
Surgeons
4
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
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Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
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Radiation Therapists
Radiation Therapists
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Chiropractors
Chiropractors
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Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists
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Anesthesiologists
Anesthesiologists
10
Rehabilitation Counselors
Rehabilitation Counselors
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Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
12
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
13
Epidemiologists
Epidemiologists
14
Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
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Counselors, All Other
Counselors, All Other
16
Family and General Practitioners
Family and General Practitioners
17
Medical Appliance Technicians
Medical Appliance Technicians
18
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives
19
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapists
20
Education Administrators, Preschool, and Child Care Center/Program
Education Administrators, Preschool, and Child Care Center/Program
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Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
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Mental Health Counselors
Mental Health Counselors
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Pediatricians, General
Pediatricians, General
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Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
25
Music Directors and Composers
Music Directors and Composers
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Fire Fighters
Fire Fighters
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Audiologists
Audiologists
28
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other
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Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators
Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators
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Health Educators
Health Educators
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Funeral Directors
Funeral Directors
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Recreational Therapists
Recreational Therapists
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Occupational Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapist Assistants
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Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapist Assistants
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Dentists, General
Dentists, General
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Optometrists
Optometrists
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Marriage and Family Therapists
Marriage and Family Therapists
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Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other
Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other
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Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides
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Orthotists and Prosthetists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
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