This document compares the median incomes and potential lifetime earnings of three career interests: dentist, dancer, and hairdresser. Dentists have the highest median yearly income at $142,720 and potential lifetime earnings of $5,708,880 over 40 years. Dancers median yearly income ranges from $12,000 to $18,000 but can earn $70,000 yearly, totaling $2,800,000 over a lifetime. Hairdressers have the lowest yearly median income around $22,570 and potential lifetime earnings of $900,280 working for 40 years.