Headquarters: Thousand Oaks, California

Experienced median pay: $121,000

High job satisfaction: 77% of employees

The biopharmaceutical company employs about 18,000 people worldwide. Nearly 90% of them report having a high job meaning — not surprising given that Amgen has developed several successful cancer treatments as well as drugs to address autoimmune diseases and osteoporosis.

Amgen is committed to career development and education opportunities, offering tuition reimbursement as well as formal and technical training within the company for those looking to advance their skills.