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.