6. Correctional Nurse — $75K – $100K
Correctional nurses provide healthcare inside jails and prisons. You'll see everything from routine checkups to acute emergencies to complex chronic diseases.
The work environment requires composure — you're the medical authority in a high-security setting. Government positions include strong benefits and pensions.
Salaries range from $75K to $100K. Federal Bureau of Prisons positions tend to pay at the higher end with additional government benefits.
