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May 18, 2008
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10 Occupations with the Highest Median Earnings

RankOccupation
1.Physicians and surgeons
2.Dentists
3.Chief executives
4.Podiatrists
5.Lawyers
6.Engineering managers
7.Optometrists
8.Petroleum engineers
9.Natural sciences managers
10.Actuaries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

10 Occupations with the Lowest Median Earnings

RankOccupation
1.Dishwashers
2.Counter attendants, food concession
3.Child-care workers
4.Maids and housekeeping cleaners
5.Dining room, cafeteria attendants, bartender
 helpers
6.Food preparation workers
7.Teacher assistants
8.Restaurant hosts, hostesses
9.Food prep and serving workers
10.Waiters and waitresses
Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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