Ralfm:
It all depends on what you want to get out of it. Do you want to be home every night with the wife and kids, or are you happy working away from home 14 to 20 days a month.....
There are definatly good jobs to be had in the industry, you just have to be better then 90% of the other guys out there. By better I mean having the attitude and the mind set that works best for whatever segment of the industry you get into. (having good hands helps too)
As to what kind of jobs you could get.....well, the answer is you can have any job you want. You just need a plan, the attitude and the skills to make it happen.
Money....well, after 10 years....anywhere from 85 to 140k (assuming you are a "make it happen kinda guy"
Start paying attention to people that "have made it" in their chosen profession, other than flying I mean. Try and get a feel for what personality traits they have that make them successful.
How do they deal with other people...conflicts, pressure, decision making, confidence, honesty, organizational skills, dependability, leadership, motivation, etc....
These are all traits you need to master as well as being able to fly of course!