Money, money, money, money - MONEY!

Hopefully ya'll recognize the song I 'm referencing in the title - if not, either I'm getting old or I'm making stuff up. Either one is entirely possible.

Anyway...

Many college students choose their major based on what' s going to make them the big bucks versus what's going to make them happy. When asked about their life goals, 81 percent of 18- to 25-year-olds said getting rich is either the most important or the second-most important goal in their lives, according to a Pew Research Center poll.

It doesn't take a genius to know that money doesn't equal happiness - in fact, most of the people I know who have sacrificed their dreams in lieu of making a quick buck, are the same people who are extremely unhappy and unsatisfied with their lives.

However, no matter what I, or anyone else says, there will always be those who want to make a lot of money. More power to ya. Because of that, I've posted 10 jobs that make at least $25 an hour- i.e. $48,000 per year.

I'd say that was a nice chunk of change, wouldn't you?

1. Market analyst - $27.18/hour. Market analysts work in government agencies, consulting firms, financial institutions or marketing research firms, where they research and predict the sales potential of a particular product or service. Annual salary: $56,541
   
2. Chemist - $25.16/hour. Chemists search for and use knowledge about chemicals to discover and develop new and improved products, processes to save energy and reduce pollution, and advances in fields like medicine and agriculture. Annual salary: $52,333
   
3. Civil engineer - $25.29/hour. Civil engineers plan, design and oversee engineering for building projects like airports, bridges, buildings and irrigation systems. Annual salary: $52,605
4. Social worker - $25.06/hour.  Social workers work for places like community centers, hospitals and penal institutions, where they develop programs to help individuals and groups enhance their personal relationships and social development. Annual salary: $52,119
5. Human resources generalist - $26.90/hour. Human resources generalists work to improve working conditions within an establishment by identifying, evaluating and resolving problems in employee relations and work performance.  Annual salary: $55,959
6. Architect - $26.41/hour.  Architects apply their knowledge of design to plan and supervise the construction of building projects according to their clients' needs and financial resources.  Annual salary: $55,060
7. Speech pathologist - $25.05/hour.  Speech pathologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders and study the science of human communication.
   Annual salary: $52,105
8. Budget analyst - $26.71/hour.  Budget analysts review financial plans and help institutions prepare budgets, improve efficiency and lower costs. Annual salary: $55,579
9. Detective - $27.02/hour.  Detectives carry out investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases. Annual salary: $56,197
10. Physical therapist - $25.68/hour.  Physical therapists plan and administer medically prescribed treatment for patients suffering from injuries or certain diseases to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability. Annual salary: $53,410