"I spend my day analyzing large datasets, writing complex algorithms, and building predictive models to help companies make better decisions or detect fraudulent activity. I often have a background in statistics, mathematics, or computer science."
Data scientist
Forensic scientist
57000-90000
Harrison Ford
Carpenter
The highly-demanding top role at Runway Magazine in the fashion movie The Devil Wears Prada.
Editor in chief
The profession of the yellow, single-celled fry cook who flip-flips patties at the Krusty Krab.
Fast food fry cook
"I work with clients to understand their financial goals—like saving for retirement or a child's college tuition—and create personalized investment strategies to help them achieve long-term wealth. I must be licensed and trustworthy."
Financial planner
Actuary
100000-170000
Brad Pitt
Walter White's low-paying but technically skilled profession at the start of Breaking Bad.
High school chemistry teacher
The magical government worker job held by Harry Potter after he graduates from Hogwarts and joins the Ministry of Magic.
Auror
"I work in the healthcare field, creating personalized programs to help patients recover movement and function after an injury or illness. My work often involves physical exercises, massage, and therapeutic equipment."
Physical therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Taylor Swift
Preying Mantis Remover
Michael Scott's management role over the Syracuse branch of the Dunder Mifflin paper company.
Regional manager
The extremely cool but very dangerous job of the agents who monitor and regulate all extraterrestrial life on Earth, led by Agents J and K.
Men in Black
"I am an attorney who specializes in the legal rights related to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary works, and designs. I help clients file for patents, trademarks, and copyrights."
Intellectual property lawyer
Supreme Court Justice
298,000-312,000
Margo Robbie
Subway sandwich artist
Ted Lasso's role with a British soccer team after moving from the United States.
Coach
The job held by Jack Dawson on the Titanic, which involves drawing portraits for money and sleeping in the lower decks.
Portrait artist
"I am an expert in plant science, soil health, and pest management. I work with farmers or large agricultural companies to optimize crop yields, improve sustainability, and solve complex food production problems."
Argonomist
Solar Panel Installer
41,000-50,000
Jennifer Aniston
Telemarketer
The financial job Chris Gardner accepts as an unpaid intern, chronicled in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Stockbroker
The profession of the main duo in a popular game who must break bricks and stomp on turtles to rescue a princess.
Plumber