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Sherry Nero, a project control specialist for the engineering and consulting firm Black & Veatch
- Median pay: $86,600
- Top pay: $149,000
- 10-year job growth: 19%
A project control specialist keeps things on track. They serve as a liaison between management and the builders of big projects including highways, power plants, or skyscrapers, as well things like software or fighter jets.
What's great: It can be a great opportunity for those looking to escape the 9-to-5 grind, as the job often requires working on site. "You get to choose between being in an office environment or a job site environment," said Sherry Nero, a project control specialist. --S.H.
Quality of life ratings:
Personal satisfaction: A | Benefit to society: B | Low stress: A
Notes: All pay data from PayScale.com. Median pay is for an experienced worker (at least five or seven years in the field). Top pay represents the 90th percentile. Job growth is estimated for 2012-22, and based on people working in broader 'job family' from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more details, see How We Picked the Best Jobs.
Sources: PayScale.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and CNNMoney research
Sources: PayScale.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and CNNMoney research
- Last updated May 09 2017 01:24 PM ET
