Biomedical Engineer

• Biomedical engineering is increasing in prominence as technology drives the medical industry forward. Biomedical engineers study the human body and medical problems and attempt to incorporate technology in best health-care management practices. Asthma inhalers, artificial hearts, magnetic resonance imaging, and prosthetic limbs are examples of medical technologies that are present because of the field of biomedical engineering. Workers in this field contribute to rising standards and longevity of life for Americans. The Labor Department says median income was $78,860 for biomedical engineers in 2009.
  
  

Data Manager

• Database technology has dominated business and industry at the close of the 20th century and in the first decade of the 21st century. Companies use database software applications to gather prospect, customer or client data. The data is used in research, improvement of customer experiences, and targeted marketing campaigns. The Pathways to Technology websites explains that data managers are experts at implementing systems to gather, analyze and use data. Growing interest in data management makes this career path pervasive. Indeed notes that, as of December 2009, average data manager income is $50,000 for jobs posted on the site.
  
  

Meteorologist

• Despite common public cynicism that meteorologists simply use tools and guess what weather is coming, Alexis Grant points out that modern weather men use highly advanced tools to study atmospheric conditions. She suggests meterologists are really "atmospheric scientists." Meteorologists often work for the National Weather Service, local or regional media outlets, and the government. Meteorologists usually have broad weather skills, but may specialize in climate meteorology or environmental meteorology. The Labor Department reported median 2009 income as $84,710.
  
  

Civil Engineer

• Civil engineers are infrastructure experts that design and build infrastructures society relies on. Grant notes common specializations in the field of civil engineering include: "Buildings, roads, bridges, water-treatment plants, pipelines, hazardous-waste facilities, reservoirs, tunnels, airports, (and) power plants." Civil engineers work for the government and in the private sector and use advanced virtual tools and architectural software programs. Median 2009 income as reported by the Labor Department was $76,590.