A rewarding career can make work enjoyable and increase motivation. While people consider different aspects of a job to be fulfilling, some common elements include work-life balance, the opportunity for growth and a strong work community. You can find jobs with high satisfaction rates in nearly every field and industry because a key factor of career satisfaction is whether a position suits an individual’s passion and skill set.

We’ve put together a list of 12 jobs using data from the Occupational Information Network Database and Indeed Salaries. These jobs ranked for strong workplace relationships, employer support and positive working conditions. While these are only a few of the elements that can contribute to job satisfaction, you should take some time to identify your own core values and what makes you feel fulfilled at work.

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Top rewarding careers

Whether you are starting out your career or you are searching for a more advanced role, these 12 jobs can provide opportunities for high satisfaction.

1 . Flight attendant

National Average Salary: $15.96 per hour

Primary Duties: Flight attendants typically work for a specific airline and fly on designated routes as a customer service representative on a flight. They are responsible for assisting customers with luggage, serving snacks and beverages, answering questions and communicating flight safety information.

2 . Library technician

National Average Salary: $16.20 per hour

Primary Duties: Library technicians work closely with librarians to maintain a library’s inventory and serve library patrons. Their roles and responsibilities will vary based on library size and specialization. Common tasks include assisting patrons to locate books and resources, checking books in and out, organizing books and materials, removing and repairing any damaged books and various administrative duties.

3 . Welder

National Average Salary: $17.72 per hour

Primary Duties: Welders work with a variety of highly-specialized tools to modify, form, puncture and join metal materials. Many welders specialize in a certain field such as aerospace, manufacturing and shipbuilding. Welders must have strong attention to detail to create products that are in line with any requested measurements or specifications.

4 . Probation officer

National Average Salary: $44,345 per year

Primary Duties: Probation officers work with people who have offended the law and have been placed under probation or parole. They are responsible for providing offenders with resources for rehabilitating and finding jobs and housing, ensuring they stay within the guidelines of their parole, and developing a plan for future success. They may work exclusively with adults or juveniles, or perform more general work with all types of individuals.

5 . Electrical engineering technician

National Average Salary: $23.11 per hour

Primary Duties: Electrical technicians work closely with engineers and technologists to test and modify electrical circuits in buildings. They might specialize by working primarily in a certain setting such as residential, corporate or laboratory buildings. Additional common responsibilities include building specific instruments, collaborating with others to solve circuitry issues, inspecting buildings to check for code compliance and more.

6 . Paralegal

National Average Salary: $50,379 per year

Primary Duties:Paralegals work closely with lawyers to prepare various documents for and related to legal cases. They are commonly responsible for delivering documentation, investigating details of a case, fact-checking, writing papers, conducting research and more.

7 . Urban planner

National Average Salary: $62,852 per year

Primary Duties:Urban planners work closely with civil engineers and city planners to organize physical areas for dwellers to use. Planners identify and address the needs of a city by repurposing old buildings, creating new building plans and designating land usage. They are responsible for a variety of administrative duties such as building maps, submitting permit applications, creating stakeholder presentations and more.

8 . Registered nurse

National Average Salary: $33.53 per hour

Primary Duties: Registered nurses (RNs) care for patients, administer medicine, operate medical equipment and advise patients on managing their conditions. They work closely with a team of physicians, specialists and other medical personnel to ensure safety and wellbeing. RNs can work in hospitals, clinics, primary care facilities and outpatient facilities, among others. These medical professionals often find job satisfaction in caring for and connecting with their patients and helping people improve their health.

9 . Mail carrier

National Average Salary: $74,593 per year

Primary Duties:Mail carriers are responsible for sorting, loading and delivering mail in a timely manner to the appropriate location. They might deliver mail to P.O boxes, apartment complexes or residential neighborhoods and should be comfortable with driving and navigating through certain districts. Mail carriers might also complete various related administrative tasks daily.

10 . Human resources manager

National Average Salary: $74,719 per year

Primary Duties: Human resources (HR) managers oversee the hiring, onboarding, benefits management and processes related to staffing within their organization. They recruit, interview and hire candidates, mediate issues with staff and advise departments on compliance with company policies and employment regulations. If you are looking for a position that focuses on interpersonal communication and assisting in the professional growth of others, you may find satisfaction in an HR manager role.

11 . Dental hygienist

National Average Salary: $37.80 per hour

Primary Duties: Dental hygienists clean patients’ teeth, provide preventive care, process X-rays and identify signs of dental conditions. They work alongside dentists or orthodontists to provide quality dental care and accommodate a variety of patients’ needs. Dental hygienists work to improve the health of their patients, which often provides satisfactory work experience.

12 . Physical therapist

National Average salary: $80,383 per year

Primary Duties: Physical therapists (PTs) help patients regain and improve movement affected by weakened muscles, injuries or illness. PTs observe patients, diagnose movement issues and develop care plans to restore patients’ well-being. These medical professionals can find job satisfaction in educating patients and their families about managing pain and overcoming movement-related challenges.