University/college teachers

Average salary: $61,700 (literature professor), to $87,050 (chemistry), to $110,440 (economics); $45,580 (graduate teaching assistant); varies widely according to discipline and experience.

Demand: Fair to good, depending on field. Many schools hire part-time faculty at lower pay, but some are reversing the trend, particularly in sciences, engineering, and business; competition is tight.

Qualifications: Doctorate usually required at professor level, plus experience; master's can qualify in some fields or at two-year colleges.