The question of how much money women make continues to be a significant issue in the job seeking world. While much attention is on how women’s pay compares to men’s, there are also pay gaps among women in different careers.
The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics says some careers pay well for women. Health jobs, law, and management roles are among the top earners.
Read on for the Department of Labor’s ranking of the highest earning occupations for women, based on median weekly wages.
Pharmacist
Pharmacists give out medications to patients. These patients have prescriptions from their doctors. Pharmacists also offer advice on medication usage.
Most pharmacists work in grocery and drug store pharmacies. However, some are employed in hospitals or clinical settings.
Pharmacists must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, and also must be licensed. Pharmacists can obtain licensure by passing two professional exams.
Female pharmacists make a median amount of $1,898 per week, or $98,696 per year.
Lawyer
Lawyers help people, companies, non-pro Becoming a lawyer requires a four-year bachelor’s degree and three years of law school training.
In order to work professionally in the United States, lawyers must take and pass their state’s bar examination.
Female lawyers earn a median income of $1,631 per week, or $84,812 per year.
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Computer and Information Systems Managers, or IT Managers, plan, lead, and assess computer projects.
Their responsibilities include working directly with software and hardware. They also focus on web design and database development. Additionally, they design the company’s IT strategies and approaches.
Most IT managers possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field, although many possess more specific graduate degrees.
Female IT managers earn a median of $1,543 per week, or $80,236.
Physician
Physicians and surgeons are medical professionals involved in the care of patients. There are many types of doctors. You have general practitioners and family doctors. Then, there are high-earning specialists, like anesthesiologists and plastic surgeons. Becoming a doctor takes many years. It starts with undergraduate education, then moves to medical school and residency.
Female physicians earn a median of $1,527 per week, or $79,404.
CEO
Chief executives plan, coordinate and oversee a company’s operations. They work to ensure that their companies meet their goals. Chief executives work in a variety of public and private-sector industries.
They earn the highest salary among management roles. However, they also work long hours and are key to their companies’ success.
Female chief executives bring in a median of $1,464 per week, or $76,128.
Registered Nurse
Nurses are health care workers. They give patient care in many places, like hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, schools, and prisons. They help educate patients. They also provide physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
There are several ways to become a nurse. Some nurses get a four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing. Others choose an associate’s degree. Some also attend an accredited nursing program.
Either way, nurses then must pass a national licensing exam.
Female nurses bring in a median of $1,034 per week, or $53,768.
Accountant
Accountants are responsible for the organization and management of financial records. They often help manage an individual or business’s tax payments. They may also ensure the company runs as efficiently as possible.
Most accountants hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar area. Many of them are also CPAs, or Certified Public Accountants.
Female accountants can expect to earn a median income of $956 per week, or $49,712.
Elementary/Middle School Teacher
Elementary and middle school teachers educate kids in various subjects.
Elementary school teachers usually teach a full curriculum. This includes math, language arts, science, and motor skills. In contrast, middle school teachers often focus on one subject, like history or English.
Teachers must have a four-year bachelor’s degree and also must be licensed within their state to teach at public schools.
Female teachers earn a median of $933 per week, or $48,516.
Human Resources Professional
Human resources professionals recruit, interview, and hire new team members for a company.
In addition, they may be involved in other aspects of employee relations, including payroll, benefits and training. Human resources workers must also be equipped to handle workplace conflict and be ready to resolve disputes.
Female human resources employees earn a median of $912 per week, or $47,424.
Designer
People in creative fields include interior decorators, graphic designers, stylists, fashion designers, jewelry designers, and artists.
Women working in the design industry earn a median of $816 per week, or $42,432.
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