With an experienced salary of $95,418, engineering professors are among the highest-paid innovative jobs on the list. Video game designers have a wide range of responsibilities, such as specifying innovative game mechanics, storylines and character biographies. And as any writer can attest, nothing feels more daunting than staring at a blank Microsoft Word document. Having the difficult task of filling page after page with original stories earns creative writers a spot in the top 10.
Originality required
Models present creations by Georgian designer Lalo during the Tbilisi Fashion Week in Tbilisi, Georgia, Friday, April 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Shakh Aivazov)
10. Engineering Professors: 4.62 Innovation Rating
9. Video Game Designers: 4.67 Innovation Rating
8. Fashion Designers: 4.69 Innovation Rating
7. Creative Writers: 4.72 Innovation Rating
6. Graphic Designers: 4.74 Innovation Rating

