Public Service

Jobs at a Glance

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  Judge

  Judge

  Public Service

  Judges apply the law by overseeing the legal process in courts. They conduct pre-trial hearings, resolve disputes, facilitate negotiations between opposing parties, and issue legal decisions.

  • Median (Middle) Salary:$132,950
  • You Should Study:Government, English
  • Job Growth Rate by 2033:3%
  • This Job Is:

    Keeping Cool
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  Middle School Teacher

  Middle School Teacher

  Public Service

  Middle school teachers educate students, typically in grades 6 through 8. They help students build on the concepts taught in elementary school and prepare students for high school.

  • Median (Middle) Salary:$64,290
  • You Should Study:Psychology, specific subject of interest
  • Job Growth Rate by 2033:-1%
  • This Job Is:

    Heating Up
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  High School Teacher

  High School Teacher

  Public Service

  High school teachers teach lessons and skills that students will need to attend college and/or enter the job market. They usually teach students from grades 9 through 12, and specialize in a subject.

  • Median (Middle) Salary:$65,220
  • You Should Study:Psychology, specific subject of interest
  • Job Growth Rate by 2033:-1%
  • This Job Is:

    Cooling Down
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  Librarian

  Librarian

  Public Service

  Librarians and media specialists help people find information and conduct research. Their job duties may change based on the settings they work in, such as public, school, or medical libraries.

  • Median (Middle) Salary:$64,370
  • You Should Study:English
  • Job Growth Rate by 2033:3%
  • This Job Is:

    Keeping Cool
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  Police and Detective

  Police and Detective

  Public Service

  Police officers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators gather facts and collect evidence of crimes.

  • Median (Middle) Salary:$74,910
  • You Should Study:Social Studies, Psychology
  • Job Growth Rate by 2033:4%
  • This Job Is:

    Getting Warm
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  Public-Relations Specialist

  Public-Relations Specialist

  Public Service

  Public-relations specialists create and maintain a positive public image for their clients. They write media releases and develop social-media programs to shape public perception.

  • Median (Middle) Salary:$66,750
  • You Should Study:Communications, Business
  • Job Growth Rate by 2033:6%
  • This Job Is:

    Getting Warm
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  School Counselor

  School Counselor

  Public Service

  School counselors help students develop academic and social skills and plans for after graduation. They also help students understand and overcome social and behavioral challenges.

  • Median (Middle) Salary:$61,710
  • You Should Study:Psychology
  • Job Growth Rate by 2033:4%
  • This Job Is:

    Getting Warm