You need to have a big heart to make it in some professions.Not all jobs are all about self-promotion and getting ahead. Some really require you to actively care about others in order to be successful.What's more, many of those occupations actually pay quite well.The US Department of Labor'sOccupational Information Network (O*NET)compiles detailed information on hundreds of jobs. We searched it to find occupations with a median annual salary of over $80,000 that require an interest in "providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients."Each job is assigned a "caring importance level" between 1 and 100.All of the jobs in this list are in the medical field. So, if you're looking to make some money while nourishing your caring soul, consider going for a medical degree or a nursing certificate.Here are the jobs that earned a "caring importance" score above 95 with a median pay over $90,000 a year:Nurse midwivesMedian salary: $92,510Caringimportance level:97Nurse midwives diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team.Physicians assistantsMedian salary: $98,180Caringimportance level:96Physicians assistants provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician.Nurse practitionersMedian salary: $98,190Caring importance level:98Nurse practitioners diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.PodiatristsMedian salary: $119,340Caringimportance level:97Podiatrists diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.Nurse anesthetistsMedian salary: $157,140Caringimportance level:99Nurse anesthetists administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia.Oral and maxillofacial surgeonsMedian salary: $187,200Caringimportance level:95Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects.General internistsMedian salary: $187,200Caringimportance level:96General internists diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems.Allergists and immunologistsMedian salary: $187,200Caringimportance level:96Allergists and immunologists diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.Obstetricians and gynecologistsMedian salary: $187,200Caringimportance level:96Obstetricians and gynecologists provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system.NeurologistsMedian salary: $187,200Caringimportance level:96Neurologists diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and disorders of the nervous system.Obstetricians and gynecologistsMedian salary: $187,200Caringimportance level:96Producers plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.HospitalistsMedian salary:$187,200Caringimportance level:98Hospitalists provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms.PsychiatristsMedian salary: $187,200Caring importance level:99Psychiatrists diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.Physical medicine and rehabilitation physiciansMedian salary: $187,200Caringimportance level:99Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians diagnose and treat disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.Sports medicine physiciansMedian salary: $187,200Caringimportance level:100Sports medicine physicians diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.SEE ALSO:This personality test can signal if you have selfish or manipulative tendenciesJoin the conversation about this storyNOW WATCH: Leonardo DiCaprio blasted the 'corporate greed' of the oil industry
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