新概念雙語：高薪工作Top10：并不是人人都能行

When most people think of high-paying jobs, there are several classic well-to-do professions that jump to mind. For example, everyone knows that more often than not, lawyers, doctors and CEOs are likely to see a pretty hefty paycheck each year.

當(dāng)大多數(shù)人想到高薪工作時，有幾個傳統(tǒng)的好行業(yè)會跳入腦海。比如說，每個人都知道律師、醫(yī)生、CEO他們往往每年都能獲得一筆豐厚的薪水。

But, many other careers come along with unexpectedly high salaries. From air traffic controllers to art directors, funeral managers to foresters, there is a varied range of jobs that bring in much more money than one might expect.

但也有另外一些職業(yè)的薪水出乎意料的高。從航空管制員到藝術(shù)總監(jiān)，從葬禮經(jīng)理到護(hù)林員，有很多工作都能帶來比預(yù)期多得多的薪水。

Read on for a review of the top ten unexpectedly high-paying jobs, according to an employment survey from the US Department of Labor.

下面是根據(jù)美國勞工部調(diào)查得出的十大出乎意料的高薪職業(yè)。

Air Traffic Controller

航空管制員

Air traffic controllers are responsible for directing the flow of commercial airline flights. They authorize and regulate the pathways of flights.

航空管制員負(fù)責(zé)指揮商用航空公司航班的航線，他們批準(zhǔn)并控制航班的軌道。

Air traffic controllers must complete an FAA-recognized education program, and attend a 12-week training program at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma.

航空管制員必須完成由聯(lián)邦航空局認(rèn)可的教育計劃，并且在俄克拉荷馬州的聯(lián)邦航空局學(xué)院參加為期12周的訓(xùn)練計劃。

Air traffic controllers make an average annual salary of $118,420.

航空管制員的平均年薪是118,420美元。

Astronomer

天文學(xué)家

Astronomers are involved in the observation, analysis and research of various astronomical phenomena, such as the movements of celestial bodies like moons, planets, stars and galaxies.

天文學(xué)家的工作涉及到觀察、分析以及研究各種各樣的天文現(xiàn)象，比如月亮、行星、恒星、銀河等天體的運(yùn)動。

Many astronomers have educational backgrounds in mathematics or physics. Professional astronomers generally possess a PhD in physics, astronomy or astrophysics, and tend to be employed by high-level research universities.

許多天文學(xué)家有數(shù)學(xué)或物理的學(xué)歷背景，專業(yè)的天文學(xué)家一般會有物理學(xué)、天文學(xué)或天體物理學(xué)的博士學(xué)位，他們更多是被高級別的研究型大學(xué)雇用。

Professional astronomers make an average annual salary of $102,550.

專業(yè)天文學(xué)家的平均年薪是102,550美元。

Art Director

藝術(shù)總監(jiān)

Art directors develop and design visual communication methods and strategies for various companies. Art directors are often involved in the conception of graphic design and layouts for a company's website, advertising campaigns and overarching multimedia marketing strategies.

藝術(shù)總監(jiān)為不同的公司開發(fā)并設(shè)計視覺傳達(dá)的方法和策略。藝術(shù)總監(jiān)通常為公司網(wǎng)頁、廣告活動以及包羅萬象的多媒體營銷策略提出平面設(shè)計的概念并加以布局。

Art directors make an average annual salary of $94,260.

藝術(shù)總監(jiān)的平均年薪是94,260美元。

Midwife

助產(chǎn)士

Either working on their own or as part of a medical team, midwives are involved in OB/GYN healthcare for women, and are specifically responsible for care before, during and after childbirth.

無論是自己工作還是作為醫(yī)療團(tuán)隊的一員，助產(chǎn)士都可以被歸為女性婦產(chǎn)科醫(yī)療的范圍，在分娩前后及期間起著非常重要的作用。

Midwives make an average annual salary of $91,070.

助產(chǎn)士的平均年薪是91,070美元。

Agent

代理人

Agents are the masterminds behind actors, athletes, singers and other "stars." They often serve as the middleman between their clients and potential employers or customers, handling contract negotiations, perks and paycheck terms, and publicity matters.

代理人是指演員、運(yùn)動員、歌手以及其他“明星”背后的優(yōu)秀策劃者。他們常常作為客戶和潛在雇主或雇員的中間人，處理合同談判、特殊待遇、薪水條款以及公共宣傳事項。

Although agents don't receive the million-dollar paychecks their clients are accustomed to, they do make an average annual salary of $88,260.

雖然代理人不像他們的客戶那樣動輒收到100萬美元的薪水，但他們也能拿到88,260美元的平均年薪。

Funeral Service Manager

葬禮服務(wù)經(jīng)理

Funeral service managers oversee the operations of a funeral home, and may also be involved in the planning and coordination of individual memorial services.

葬禮服務(wù)經(jīng)理負(fù)責(zé)監(jiān)督殯儀館的操作，也會規(guī)劃與協(xié)調(diào)個人追悼會。

Funeral service managers are also responsible for the attainment and sale of funeral home merchandise and services, such as caskets or cremation.

葬禮服務(wù)經(jīng)理同時也要負(fù)責(zé)獲得和銷售殯儀館的商品和服務(wù)，如棺材或是火化。

Funeral service managers make an average annual salary of $79,930.

葬禮服務(wù)經(jīng)理的平均年薪是79,930美元。

Animator

動畫師

Animators formulate and design special effects, digital animation and other multimedia elements for movies, television shows, computer games, music videos, commercials and other creations.

動畫師為電影、電視節(jié)目、電腦游戲、音樂短片、廣告和其他作品構(gòu)思設(shè)計特殊效果、數(shù)字動畫以及其他的多媒體元素。

Animators make an average annual salary of $69,560.

動畫師的平均年薪是69,560美元。

Postmaster and Mail Superintendent

郵政局長和郵件負(fù)責(zé)人

Postmasters and mail superintendents plan and coordinate the administrative and operational services of U.S. post offices, making an average annual salary of $62,080.

郵政局長和郵件負(fù)責(zé)人計劃和協(xié)調(diào)美國郵局的行政和業(yè)務(wù)服務(wù)，平均年薪是69,560美元。

Forester

護(hù)林員

Foresters are involved in all types of environmental and outdoor work, such as managing wilderness or protected lands, appraising the value of an allotted acreage, maintaining forest health or working on conservation efforts.

護(hù)林員負(fù)責(zé)各種類型的環(huán)境和戶外工作，例如管理荒野和保護(hù)土地，評估分配面積的價值，保持森林健康，致力于環(huán)境保護(hù)工作。

Foresters make an average annual salary of $57,140.

護(hù)林員的平均年薪是57,140美元。

Archivist

檔案保管員

Archivists are historians who manage historically valuable documents and records. They may also participate in research based on archived essays, letters or photographs, and are involved in the maintenance and upkeep of such materials.

檔案保管員是管理歷史上有價值的文檔和記錄的歷史學(xué)家。他們可能也參與了基于存檔文章、信件以及照片的研究，以及對許多資料的維護(hù)和保養(yǎng)。

Archivists make an average annual salary of $50,810.

檔案保管員的平均年薪是50,810美元。