Checkout Which Jobs Pay You the Best in 2012

Focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, STEM careers are always in demand worldwide. Although, these careers necessitate special skills and training, keep in mind that professional’s who opt for these careers will be in demand now and in the near future. If you are wondering which STEM career is growing rapidly? Then this article is exclusively for you, as according to Debra Auerbach of Aol Jobs listed below are the top 5 high paying jobs that will be in demand this year (2012), the salaries of these jobs are highlighted by PayScale Website, that calculates salary.

1. Health specialties teachers, postsecondary:  Professionals working as health specialties teachers, postsecondary, are responsible for planning, evaluating, and revising curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction. They administer, compile and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. The classroom discussions are initiated, facilitated and moderated by them. The main skill required in this profession is communication, science and thought processing. The total pay package that can be earned by health specialties teachers at post secondary level in 2012 is Rs. 110, 763 –  Rs. 481,605 per annum.

 

2. Computer network architects: Computer network architects are responsible for the design and operation of hardware and software systems, they work in order to improve technologies used for business and entertainment. These professionals can work in any industry or organization where there is an extensive usage of computers. The total pay that can be earned by computer network architects annually is Rs. 678, 638 – Rs. 1,994, 617 per annum.  The top skill required in this profession is equipment use/maintenance, science, and technology/programming.

 

3. Civil engineers: It is highly necessary for civil engineers to posses’ skills in management, mathematics and science.  Professionals working as civil engineers evaluate survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects. To monitor progress, these professionals are required to visit and inspect site projects. Civil engineers can bag a total salary of Rs. 182, 461 – Rs. 694, 628 per annum.

 

4. Medical scientists: Medical scientists conduct research, in order to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application.  They analyze data and present findings. They are also required to examine and determine the effect of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels. Specifically top skills required in this profession are mathematics, science and thought-processing. You can easily bag a total pay package of Rs. 193, 166 – Rs. 1, 179, 254 per annum, if you opt to become a medical scientist.

 

5. Environmental engineers: Environmental engineers are professionals who are invol ved in tasks that include preparing, reviewing, and updating environmental investigation and recommendation reports. To address environmental problems these professionals collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists. Mathematics, science and thought processing are the top skills that are required in this field of work. One can easily bag a total pay package of Rs. 156, 594 – Rs. 933, 871 per annum if they select to become an environmental engineer.

 

The 6 Hottest Tech Careers of 2012

As the demand for tech professionals is growing day by day, the profession has become more competitive at the present economy. This field is estimated to create more than one million technical positions by 2020, projects the Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS]. If you are willing to enter this profession, to make it easy for you, Jessica Harper has short listed the top tech jobs which you can opt for 2012.

Software Developer:

Software development in India has come up as a genuine benefit to millions of Young minds and women who are waiting for a prosperous career. At the present, career in software development profession has turned out to be in a greater demand in India. Bangalore being the silicon valley of India is the hot spot destinations for more IT professionals especially in the field of software development. You can also opt for a career in this field in other cities like Hyderabad, New Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Chennai etc. The present salary given to a software developer or an engineer is about Rs 5, 62,139 as per the latest updates by the Pay Scale Website.

 

Data Base Administrator:

Extensive use of technology and e-commerce has led to a greater demand for database professionals who can build and manage databases efficiently. As per the BLS reports, this occupation is on track to experience around 30.6 percent employment growth by the next decade. The current salary, a database professional can earn in India is from a minimum of Rs 1, 65,202 up to Rs 9, 18,081 as per the experience.

 

Web Developers:

The key responsibility of a web developer is to provide services to build and maintain websites; If you want to be a web developer you must be having sufficient knowledge about the web designing and development. A web developer must also be in charge of building the web pages from the beginning including the layout design, appearance and function. In India the demand for web developers is increasing in the recent times. As per the latest salary updates for a web developer in India, it starts from Rs 87, 393 up to Rs 5, 18, 987.

 

Computer System Analyst:

The duties of a computer system analyst vary from one organization to another. But if you look at it generally, these system analysts customize computer systems to meet specific information-technology needs. They are also in charge of designing and developing new computer systems, restoring existing computer systems for new tasks etc. At present in India, a computer system analyst can earn from Rs 3, 01, 903 to Rs 1,293,953.

 

Computer Programmer:

The job of an entry level programmer is one of the highest paying professions at the recent days. A computer programmer must handle many different programming languages that they need to create and manipulate software that can accomplish the tasks that they want. In India at present a computer programmer can earn up to Rs 1, 18,359 at their starting level up to Rs 1,212, 167 depending on the experience.

 

Civil Engineers:

According to a recent report on ‘Real Estate and Construction Professionals in India by 2020’ released by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors [RICS], it has been indicated that a demand supply gap of 44 million core professionals including civil engineers, architects etc are needed by 2020, reports The Economic Times. So, as you got to know about the demand for civil engineers, you must have got a clear picture about the scope in this field. The salary for a civil engineer is quite good as a junior level engineer can expect a salary around Rs 1, 44,353 up to Rs 810,944 as per the seniority.