Quick Facts: Police and Detectives

$61,600 per year

2016 Median Pay
$29.62 per hour
1. Obtain high school diploma or GED. ...
2. Meet other minimum requirements. ...
3. Obtain a bachelor's degree (optional) ...
Typical Entry-Level Education 4. Pass the law enforcement entrance exam. ...
5. Graduate from the police academy. ...
6. Work toward a promotion.

On-the-job Training Moderate-term on-the-job training

Number of Jobs, 2016 807,000
Job Outlook, 2016-26 7% (As fast as average)

Employment Change, 2016-26 53,400

Quick Facts: High School Teachers

2016 Median Pay $58,030 per year
Typical Entry-Level Education Bachelor's degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation None
On-the-job Training None
Number of Jobs, 2016 1,018,700
Job Outlook, 2016-26 8% (As fast as average)
Employment Change, 2016-26 76,800
Quick Facts: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
$51,450 per year
2016 Median Pay
$24.74 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience in a Related Occupation None
On-the-job Training Apprenticeship
Number of Jobs, 2016 480,600
Job Outlook, 2016-26 16% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change, 2016-26 75,800
Basic Requirement to Become a Mayor
Each province or state has a set of laws and regulations governing the eligibility requirements for
running as a mayor in their jurisdiction. For example, if youre planning to run for mayor in Toronto, you
will have to meet the basic legal requirements set by the province of Ontario.

Although these laws and requirements can vary from city to city and town to town, they typically
include:

Being a Canadian citizen (or American citizen, if running in the United States)
Being at least 18 years of age (21 in the United States)
Being resident of the city or municipality in which you are running
Not being legally prohibited from voting
Not disqualified by any other legislation from holding municipal office

Education Needed to Become a Mayor

The educational requirements for becoming a mayor can vary quite a bit from city to city, and town to
town. They are typically set by the province or state the city or town is located within. Most
municipalities require at least a high school diploma, and some require you to have an undergraduate
degree. Be sure to check with your local government office to clarify the educational requirements if you
plan on running for mayor.

Success Tip: Regardless as to whether or not its an official requirement, pursuing an undergraduate
degree in one of the following areas can be of great help in your quest to become Mayor, as they can
teach you about topics, strategies and thought processes that are closely related to municipal politics:

Business Administration
Economics
Management
Philosophy
Political Science/Politics
Public Administration
Quick Facts: Chefs and Head Cooks
$43,180 per year
2016 Median Pay
$20.76 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience in a Related Occupation 5 years or more
On-the-job Training None
Number of Jobs, 2016 146,500
Job Outlook, 2016-26 10% (Faster than average)
Employment Change, 2016-26 14,100