在美国，女性职业的选择不仅关乎经济回报，更是对个人满意度、工作环境和社会贡献的追求。根据美国人口统计局发布的《高校毕业生全国调查》以及劳工部提供的数据，我们可以窥见2012年十大最佳女性职业排行榜背后的故事。

排名第一的是高校教师，这一职位不仅带来高达59,000美元至94,000美元之间的年收入中位数，而且还提供了一个充满激励和声望的地方。地质学家夏特金认为，这种高收入、高声望以及具有激发灵感环境可能是女性偏好这一职业的一个原因。而《高校毕业生全国调查》显示，女性更重视工作地点和环境，而大学通常提供舒适设施，并且拥有高度独立性与自主性，是几乎所有工作者所追求的事项。

事实上， females are drawn to careers that offer autonomy and the opportunity to be their own boss. The role of CEO ranks seventh in terms of female satisfaction, with a median annual salary of $165,000. Although women hold only 25% of these positions, this percentage is changing rapidly. In 2010, women accounted for 44% of those holding an MBA degree since 2000.

According to Summerlin Chatterton's observations on gender roles in society and work culture, the desire for job security may also play a significant factor in why many top jobs are highly sought after by females. "If you're going to take care of a family," she said, "job security is paramount." Furthermore, the survey found that women place more importance on social contributions from their work than men do.

The same holds true for medical professionals who rank ninth in terms of best jobs for women - such as dentists and optometrists - which provide essential services while contributing positively towards society's well-being. These professionals' salaries range from $95,000 to $166,400 annually depending on the profession and have an expected growth rate between nine percent and twenty-two percent over the next few years.

1、高校教师 年收入：$59K-$94K 预计增长：15% 职位空缺：55K

2、人类学家 年收入：$54K 预计增长：28% 职位空缺：450

3、海洋学家 年收入：$72.8K 预计增长：26% 职位空缺：100

4、自然科学管理者 年收入:$116K 预计增长:15%

5、神职人员 年收入:43k9预计增长:13%

6、测量师 年收入:$54k880预计增长:15%

7首席执行官/CEO（排名第七）-10%,11k250个职位空缺。

8地质学家/Geologist-18%,1k500个职位空缺。

9医疗专业人员/Healthcare Professionals-9%-22%，36k个职位空缺。

10航空航天工程师/Aerospace Engineers-10%,2k250个职位空缺。