15. Emergency Providers

Average Salary: $35,430

Average work-related fatalities: ~97

Emergency providers such as firefighters, police, EMTs, paramedics, or other first responders put their life on the line daily.

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Besides the ever present possibility of death when responding to an incident, emergency responders face joint pain, back issues, burns, and even a plethora of psychological  issues. These people sometimes see the worst of humanity, and it lead to serious need for help with their mental health.

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