8 high-paying jobs for people who want to change the world

8 high-paying jobs for people who want to change the world

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If you're trying to make a difference in the world — but also want to make good money — you may want to pursue a job in medicine or public safety.
In 2015, PayScale analyzed thousands of job titles to identify the best gigs for do-gooders. It found the professions in which people were most likely to say that their jobs "make the world a better place."
We then looked at up-to-date median salary data for each job on PayScale and identified which ones typically pay more that $55,000 a year.
Here are eight of the highest-paying jobs for people who want to change the world

Senior pastor

Median pay: $55,983

Number who said this job is 

meaningful: 98%

Education required: Typically requires a Master's degree

Chiropractor

Median pay: $58,739

Number who said this job is meaningful: 94%

Education required: Doctoral or professional degree.

Executive director, non-profit organization

Median pay: $61,781

Number who said this job is meaningful: 95%

Education required: Bachelor’s degree

Fire captain

Median pay: $62,723

Number who said this job is meaningful: 94%

Education required: High school; must also complete intensive training programs.

Police chief

Median pay: $68,538

Number who said this job is meaningful: 100%

Education required: High school diploma or equivalent; some agencies require a Bachelor's degree.

Elementary school principal

Median pay: $79,046

Number who said this job is meaningful: 98%

Education required: Master’s degree.

Certified nurse midwife

Median pay: $86,846

Number who said this job is meaningful: 93%

Education required: Specialized, graduate nursing education.

Orthopedic surgeon

Median pay: $333,097

Number who said this job is meaningful: 100%

Education required: Doctoral degree.

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