1.1. Archaeologist- Archaeologists work for colleges, museums, governments, and private companies. Professors work long hours. A lot of research is done indoors, in labs, libraries, and museums. Fieldwork is done outdoors, often in remote locations. Digging for artifacts is physically tiring. The average pay is $32,000 to $130,000. The education needed is a 4-year college or university.
1.2. Audio Visual Technician- Most work for school boards, colleges, convention centers, government departments, and hospitals. Work mainly indoors, but may also work outdoors. The work can be physically demanding. The hours are normal, though overtime and shift work are sometimes required. Local travel may be required. The minimum education needed is high school. The average pay range is $23,000 to $75,000.
1.3. Computer Animator- Work for film production companies, independent filmmakers, TV stations, video game developers, and advertising companies. Again they have normal hours per day, but have flexible schedules. Overtime is sometimes required to meet deadlines. They spend much of their time working at design boards or computers. This line of work can be stressful. The education needed is 2-year or 4-year college. The pay is $30,000 to $100,000.
1.4. Comedian- Most work independently, booking their own gigs at comedy clubs and theaters. Some work with other comedians. Stand-up comedy is almost always done at night. The pressure to come up with new and funny material can be stressful. The pay is $5,000 to $1M. The minimum education needed is high school.
1.5. Historian- Work for colleges, museums and archives, high schools, and film and TV production companies. Professors work long hours. Historians in museums and archives have more regular schedules. High school teachers work school hours. Historians working in film and TV have irregular hours. The pay range is $25,000 to $115,000. The education needed is a 4-year college.
2. Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
2.1. Aerospace Engineer- Most work a 5 day, 40 hour week. Using computers and reading blueprints with some fieldwork to test designs. Your working with aircraft engineering firms and government agencies. The pay is around $65,000 to $145,000 a year.
2.2. Solar Energy Tech- It is common to work 8-hour days and 5-days a week. You will often have to accommodate for customers schedule. The education needed is a 2-year college or a 4-year college. The average range of pay is $25,000 to $75,000. You may be working with solar panel manufacturers and retailers. The workplace could be outside or inside with the hazard of falling and electrical shocks.
2.3. Electronics Engineer- Electronic engineers will most likely work for manufacturing companies, engineering consulting firms, and government agencies. You will work mainly in offices or labs; some work in factories. Most of the work is done at a desk, in front of a computer. The hours are normal, but overtime is sometimes necessary. Pay ranges from $57,000 to $133,000 per year. The education needed is a 4-year college.
2.4. Naval Architect- Naval architects work for shipbuilding companies, governments, and engineering firms. Some work mainly in offices, doing design work on computers. Others work in shipyards, supervising ship construction. The hours are normal with 5-day weeks. Often work with a team of professionals, such as other engineers or tradespeople. The average pay range is $54,000 to $150,000. The education needed is a 4-year college.
2.5. Chemist- Chemists will be employed by manufacturers, colleges, and governments. Work mainly indoors in offices, labs, and classrooms. Use computers and scientific equipment in labs. The hours and days are normal, but overtime is sometimes necessary. Working with chemicals can be dangerous, so safety precautions are taken. The average pay is $38,000 to $133,000. And, the education needed is a 4-year college.
