1. Emergency manager
Average annual wage (BLS): $70,500;
Average hourly wage (BLS): $34;
Emergency manager or Emergency management director is a very responsible position, with the highest average annual salary on our list of easy career changes that pay well. The most important responsibility of emergency management professionals is to prepare plans and procedures that will help communities to respond to emergency situations caused by natural disasters or the human factor. This is the best career change for professionals who work in other public administration positions. Emergency managers need to have a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, finances or emergency management. In addition to the degree and appropriate work experience, future emergency managers should also attend voluntary training programs organized by the associations of emergency managers and institutes specialized in disaster recovery.
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