Lucrative Yet Underrated Jobs of 2013

6. Emergency Medical Technician

Projected Growth Outlook: 33 Percent

Median Salary: 3.22 lakh (Approximate)

Yes, this is fast-paced and is a highly stressful job that entails irregular working hours, but the perks of being associated with this profession are many. At a time when the population is becoming increasingly conscious about the health, being an emergency medical technician can be highly rewarding. Plus the fact that you get to save the lives of people on a daily basis, makes it a highly satisfying career option.

7. Legal Assistant

Projected Growth Outlook: 18 Percent

Median Salary: 1.02 lakh to 5.83 lakh

Contrary to the job prospects of attorneys/lawyers, whose employment opportunities are at an all time, legal assistants have struck a gold patch and are in high demand. As a legal assistant, your hands will be full with various essential tasks and work in the typical 9-to-5 schedule, yet you will be away from the traditional stress factors of working in the field of law.

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