I had a friend who was coming out of a bitter divorce. She offered this observation, based on her current circumstance.

I married for love the first time around.

The next time I marry, it'll be for money.

It sounds a little harsh out of context, but if you're currently Unhappily Employed, you might be thinking about things the same way my friend was thinking about her relationship prospects.

Why should you spend so much of your time in a place that isn't making you happy, especially if you're not making enough money to live comfortably?

Is THIS Any Way to Spend My [Waking] Life?

Let's face it, about a third of our life is spent at work. If you're fed up with the people you work with, the hours you're working or the type of work you're doing, maybe it's time for a job change. Or even better, maybe it's time for a complete career change. You might have to get some training, but in the long run, it could be worth it.

Who Makes the Most Money?

If you're looking for a career change, this might be the best time to make that change based on a better salary in Cochise County. With the heavy influence of Fort Huachuca, we're largely centered around jobs in technology, if you're looking to make a decent salary.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are top paying non-medical jobs in Cochise County.

#10: Electronics Engineers (Except Computers)

Mean Annual Wage: $112,070

Mean Hourly Wage: $53.88

#9: Financial Managers

Mean Annual Wage: $115,920

Mean Hourly Wage: $55.73

#8: Computer and Information Research Scientists

Mean Annual Wage: $116,420

Mean Hourly Wage: $55.97

#7: Software Developers

Mean Annual Wage: $118,000

Mean Hourly Wage: $56.73

#6: Sales Managers

Mean Annual Wage: $118,610

Mean Hourly Wage: $57.03

#5: Lawyers

Mean Annual Wage: $118,770

Mean Hourly Wage: $57.10

#4: Chief Executives

Mean Annual Wage: $123,500

Mean Hourly Wage: $59.38

#3: Pharmacists

Mean Annual Wage: $131,160

Mean Hourly Wage: $63.06

#2: Architectural and Engineering Managers

Mean Annual Wage: $141,450

Mean Hourly Wage: $68.01

#1: Computer and Information Systems Managers

Mean Annual Wage: $141,810

Mean Hourly Wage: $68.18