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The salary information for different careers is often a deciding factor on what field to go into. Get salary information for different jobs using information from a guidance counselor in this free video series on career information.
There are 12 videos in this series:

The salary for a bacteriologist, or someone who studies bacteria and microbiology, generally averages $60,000 a year and will likely require post-graduate study. Pursue this scientific career, researching and experimenting with thousands of bacteria, using information from a guidance counselor in this free video on career information.

The money made by a forensic scientist averages $30,000 a year, but can be much higher depending on education, location and specialty. Investigate crime scenes, handwriting, blood splatter and weapons as a forensic scientists with insight from a guidance counselor in this free video on career information.

Surgeons can make $150,000 to $200,000 a year, but will be required to complete a four-year degree, medical school and advanced training in a specialty. Find out how a surgical specialty will affect salary with tips from a guidance counselor in this free video on career information.

To make money in fashion design, averaging around $60,000 a year, complete a degree program, move to New York or California and get comfortable with sewing and sketching. Keep up with fashion trends, business and marketing to become a fashion designer using advice from a guidance counselor in this free video on career information.

A CPA's salary averages $60,000 a year and will require a bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting, as well as some knowledge of legal procedures. Compute taxes, create budgets and manage money as a CPA with information from a guidance counselor in this free video on career information.

The money made by a credit counselor averages around $45,000 a year and requires an educational background in accounting, business, economics and math. Help individuals and businesses manage debt as a credit counselor using insight from a guidance counselor in this free video on career information.

A fashion coordinator's pay averages from $40,000 a year to $100,000 a year depending on the whether the job is working for a fashion house, a fashion designer or a magazine. Coordinate clothing, shoes, accessories, hair and makeup for a fashion show or photo shoot with tips from a guidance counselor in this free video on career information.

The average money made by a nurse anesthetist is $60,000 a year, but salaries can be higher depending on education and level of expertise. Administer anesthesia and care for patients as a nurse anesthetist with information from a guidance counselor in this free video on career information.

A pet sitter can expect to make an average of $20,000 a year based on an hourly wage. Build pet-sitting credentials and consider opening a pet-sitting business using insight from a guidance counselor in this free video on career information.

The salary for a sonographer averages $50,000 a year and will require a two-year or four-year degree as an ultrasound technician. Focus on math and science to become a sonographer with tips from a guidance counselor in this free video on career information.

The average money made by an EMT is $30,000 a year, with the position requiring the transport and treatment of sick and injured people. Get an EMT certification using information from a guidance counselor in this free video on career information.

Optometrists make an average salary of $100,000 a year and are required to complete a bachelor's degree and a medical degree in optometry. Diagnose and treat eye diseases, injuries and conditions as an optometrist with information from a guidance counselor in this free video on career information.

Children dream about what to become after growing up. They rarely take pay scales and benefits into consideration when deciding careers. To adults, however, benefits and pay are the two most important factors when choosing a career path. A job that pays well, but offers no benefits is not as enticing as one that offers great benefits, but average pay. In this free video series on career information, an experienced guidance counselor offers information on the salary of different jobs. Find out how much a surgeon makes, how much a fashion designer makes and how much a pet sitter makes. Learn about the salary for a forensic scientist, a nurse anesthetist and an optometrist. Learning about the pay rates for different careers from this free video series may help pick the best career for different people.
Cheri Ashwood Cheri Ashwood has a bachelor's degree in psychology and education and has been a guidance counselor for more than eight years. She is currently working at Tyrone Middle School in Pinellas County, Fla.dkdk
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