Workers in over 400 jobs from the Occupational Information Network were asked to provide data on their compensation and respond to questions regarding if their work makes the world a better place.
At the top of the list is a tie between orthopedic surgeon, police chief and youth minister. Orthopedic surgeons make a median income of $337,800 a year and 100 percent of orthopedic surgeons found strong meaning in their work.
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