女性在职场上的满意度得益于那些提供稳定收入、声望和激励环境的职业。据美国人口统计局《高校毕业生全国调查》显示，女性对中学教师这一职位的青睐可能源自其高收入、高声望以及充满激情的工作氛围。此外，该领域预计将增长15%，并且每年新增约55,000个就业机会。

地质学家夏特金指出，女性重视工作环境和位置，这些因素在大学教学中得到体现。学生通常表现出积极学习的心态，而同事们通常具有高水平的人格品质。学校还能提供舒适的设施，这对于提高工作满意度至关重要。此外，大学教师拥有较高程度的独立性和自主权，这是几乎所有工作者所追求的一点。

事实上， females tend to prefer careers that offer autonomy, and the role of CEO (ranked seventh) is highly satisfying for women, with a median annual salary of $165,000. Although only 25% of CEOs are female, this percentage may be changing. In 2010, 44% of business graduates were women, an increase of 75% since 2000. Additionally, 40% of private businesses are owned or held by women.

According to Shattuck's observations, cultural influences have traditionally and continue to view women as primary caregivers; this might explain why many top jobs also offer stability. To become a high school teacher or one of the other top-ranked professions such as anthropologists (ranked second), oceanographers (ranked third), or natural science managers (ranked fourth), it can be challenging due to low personnel turnover rates. As Shattuck notes,"If you're going to take care of family," he says," job security is key."

The survey also found that females value work that contributes positively to society—a reason why they might enjoy roles like clergy members (ranked fifth). These positions require strong interpersonal skills and verbal communication abilities—areas in which females excel according to tests.

Similarly medical professionals (ranked ninth)—such as dentists, optometrists and physicians—are helping occupations offering invaluable services essential for society's well-being. Their salaries range from $95k-166k annually depending on their specialization—and are expected to grow between 9%-22%.

1., High School Teachers - Annual Salary: $59k-$94k - Job Growth:15%, Vacancies:55k

2., Anthropologists - Annual Salary: $54k - Job Growth:28%, Vacancies:450

3., Oceanographers - Annual Salary:$72.8 k-83 k-100 vacancies

4., Natural Science Managers - Annual Salary:$116 k-120 k-Vacancies:2K

5., Clergy Members - Annual Salary:$43 k+Vacancies:+21 K

6., Surveyors/Mappers/Geographic Information Systems Specialists/Surveying & Mapping Technicians/Geographic Information Systems Technicians/Cartographers/GPS Technicians/Vehicle Navigation System Engineers/Urban Planner/Economist/Business Economist/Demographer/Economic Analysts/Labor Market Analysts/

7..Chief Executives Annual Salaries,$165 K+-1%

8.. Geologist -$82 K+,18%

9.. Medical Professionals including Dentists/Optometrists/Physicians-Salary Range$94 K-$166 +Job Growth:+10%-22%

10.. Aerospace Engineering Technician-Aerospace Engineer-Salary$97 K+-10%

Note:Includes various subfields within these categories