Most Meaningful Jobs
| Job Title | Percent Meaningful | Median Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Clergy | 98% | $46,600 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers (Postsecondary) | 96% | $43,600 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 96% | $37,600 |
| Surgeons | 96% | $304,000 |
| Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary Schools | 95% | $76,700 |
| Radiation Therapists | 93% | $70,200 |
| Chiropractors | 92% | $60,100 |
| Psychiatrists | 92% | $197,000 |
| Anesthesiologists | 91% | $273,000 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 91% | $39,100 |
| Occupational Therapists | 91% | $64,400 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 91% | $39,000 |
| Epidemiologists | 91% | $69,000 |
Source: PayScale
Least Meaningful Jobs
| Job Title | Percent Meaningful | Median Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Lot Attendants | 5% | $19,700 |
| Gaming Supervisors | 20% | $46,400 |
| Pre-Press Technician | 25% | $38,300 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors and Searchers | 25% | $32,700 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 25% | $52,900 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators | 26% | $33,200 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | 26% | $26,500 |
| Crushing, Grinding and Polishing Machine Operators | 26% | $36,000 |
| Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products | 26% | $40,600 |
| Fashion Designers | 26% | $50,700 |
Source: PayScale
Jobs That Make The World a Worse Place
| Job Title | Makes The World Worse | Median Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food Workers | 25% | $16,700 |
| Picker | 21% | $24,800 |
| Table Games Floor Supervisor | 20% | $50,900 |
| Merchandise Planning Manager | 18% | $94,400 |
| Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Strategist | 18% | $52,300 |
| Valet | 18% | $21,900 |
| Paralegal | 16% | $40,000 |
| Laundry Attendant | 14% | $18,600 |
| Garbage Truck Driver | 14% | $36,600 |
| Cash Posting Clerk | 13% | $31,300 |
| Commercial Photographer | 13% | $45,200 |
| Financial Sales Consultant | 13% | $32,600 |
Source: PayScale
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