Dentist (#27) - Best Jobs

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Median pay: $147,000

Top pay: $253,000

10-year job growth: 21.1%

Total jobs*: 130,700

What they do all day?

While it takes four years of dental school to get certified, the payoff is worth it. Dentists not onlyearn big bucks, they often set their own hours. It's a big plus to be your own boss in a relatively low-stress environment, especially if you like working with people.

--J.A.

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