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Loren Booda
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Which vocations are most overpaid, and which are most underpaid?
vocations, not vacations!
For a 35-hour workweek, orthodontists earn a median $350,000 a year, according to the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics. General dentists, meanwhile, earn about half as much working 39 hours a week on average, in a much dirtier job.
The difference in their training isn't like that of a heart surgeon vs. a family-practice doctor. It's a mere two years, and a vastly rewarding investment if you're among the chosen: U.S. dental schools have long been criticized for keeping orthodontists in artificially low supply to keep their income up.
Thanks for providing the link. I had seen it once and remembered its reference to the dentists but had forgotten to save the link. The only thing I would disagree with are the Longshoreman (not the clerks doing the data entry). It is one of the most dangerous physical jobs (lots of injuries and deaths) and long hours (over 24 hours of brutal labor sometimes) when perishable shipment has to be unloaded during docking. Their career is short lived so they aren't making these salaries to a nice and cozy retirment of 65. I believe PBS did a nice commentary on them once. As for the specialty doctors. The only ones I know that make a million a year are either the heart surgeons who invented and pattoned many of the artificial heart valves, heart, stents etc. but are still working 100 hours a week or plastic surgeons and anesthiosologists. However, since both have malpractice premiums in some states between half a million or 700,000, the numbers may be inflated.Originally posted by that_guy
There was an article about this recently. Top Ten most overpaid jobs i the U.S.
http://cbs.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7B954AA053-F953-43F3-BBC8-63D351A3BF2A%7D&siteid=google&dist=google [Broken]
The most underpaid vocations are typically those that involve manual labor or caregiving, such as food service workers, childcare providers, and home health aides. These jobs often require long hours and physically demanding work, but the pay is often low and does not reflect the value of the work.
The most overpaid vocations are often those in the financial and corporate sectors, such as investment bankers, CEOs, and lawyers. These jobs often involve high salaries and bonuses, but the work may not necessarily benefit society as a whole and can contribute to income inequality.
This can be attributed to various factors such as supply and demand, societal values and norms, and power dynamics. Some jobs may be undervalued due to biases and discrimination, while others may be overvalued due to the influence of powerful individuals or industries.
One way is to advocate for fair wages and better working conditions for underpaid vocations through policies and collective bargaining. Additionally, individuals can prioritize ethical and socially responsible companies and support organizations that aim to reduce income inequality.
The disparity in pay can contribute to income inequality and perpetuate social and economic disparities. It can also affect the well-being and quality of life of individuals in underpaid vocations, leading to issues such as poverty and lack of access to basic needs. On the other hand, overpaid vocations can contribute to the concentration of wealth and power in a small percentage of the population.