Top 50 Jobs in America

[Shiane]

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Rank Career Job Growth Average pay
10 yr forcast
1Software engineer (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/1.html) 46.07% $80,427
2College professor (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/2.html) 31.39% $81,491
3Financial advisor (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/3.html) 25.92% $122,462
4Human resources manager (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/4.html) 23.47% $73,731
5Physician assistant (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/5.html) 49.65% $75,117
6Market research analyst (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/6.html) 20.19% $82,317
7Computer/IT analyst (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/7.html) 36.10% $83,427
8Real estate appraiser (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/8.html) 22.78% $66,216
9Pharmacist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/9.html) 24.57% $91,998
10Psychologist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/10.html) 19.14% $66,359
11Advertising manager (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/11.html) 20.34% $107,049
12Physical therapist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/12.html) 36.74% $54,883
13Technical writer (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/13.html) 23.22% $57,841
14Chiropractor (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/14.html) 22.40% $84,996
15Medical scientist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/15.html) 34.06% $70,053
16Physical scientist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/16.html) 12.18% $80,213
17Engineer (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/17.html) 13.38% $76,100
18Curriculum developer (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/18.html) 27.53% $55,793
19Editor (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/19.html) 14.77% $78,242
20Public relations specialist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/20.html) 22.61% $84,567
21Sales manager (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/21.html) 19.67% $135,903
22Optometrist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/22.html) 19.73% $93,670
23Property manager (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/23.html) 15.30% $78,375
24Actuary (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/24.html) 23.16% $81,509
25Writer (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/25.html) 17.72% $60,519
26Social service manager (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/26.html) 25.52% $74,584
27Paralegal (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/27.html) 29.75% $61,204
28Health services manager (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/28.html) 22.76% $92,211
29Advertising sales agent (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/29.html) 16.33% $112,683
30Physician/Surgeon (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/30.html) 23.98% $247,536
31Management analyst (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/31.html) 20.12% $63,426
32Occupational therapist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/32.html) 33.61% $51,973
33Mental health counselor (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/33.html) 27.18% $53,150
34Landscape architect (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/34.html) 19.43% $50,383
35Biotechnology research scientist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/35.html) 17.05% $66,393
36Urban planner (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/36.html) 15.17% $60,891
37Lawyer (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/37.html) 14.97% $153,923
38Speech-language pathologist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/38.html) 14.57% $58,329
39Meeting and convention planner (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/39.html) 22.21% $56,072
40Dietitian/Nutritionist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/40.html) 18.30% $52,244
41Biological scientist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/41.html) 17.03% $61,317
42Financial analyst (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/42.html) 17.33% $66,203
43Dentist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/43.html) 13.52% $122,883
44Accountant (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/44.html) 22.43% $62,575
45Environmental scientist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/45.html) 17.11% $59,027
46Lab technologist (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/46.html) 20.53% $51,502
47Registered nurse (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/47.html) 29.35% $68,872
48Sales engineer (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/48.html) 13.96% $78,875
49Veterinarian (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/49.html) 17.39% $79,923
50School Administrator (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/snapshots/50.html) 14.55% $73,767

[sweetgapeach]

Wheres Teacher salaries at 32,000 a year ? lol

[tiger50]

mm america?? now where tha fuk is that?????

[Shiane]

I diodn't make the list lol, but heres how "they" decided.

NEW YORK (MONEY) - To find the best jobs in America, MONEY Magazine and Salary.com, a leading provider of employee compensation data and software, began by assembling a list of positions that the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects will grow at an above-average rate over 10 years and that require at least a bachelor's degree.
Using Salary.com compensation data, we eliminated jobs with average pay below $50,000; total employment of less than 15,000; dangerous work environments; or fewer than 800 annual job openings, including both new and replacement positions.


Next we rated positions by stress levels, flexibility in hours and working environment, creativity, and how easy it is to enter and advance in the field.

We then ranked the jobs, giving double weight to compensation and percentage growth. Data for the top 50 appear here.
Any job that fell in the bottom third of two
job-satisfaction categories, or in the pay or
growth category, was removed from
consideration for the top 10.

[Norfolkdave]

mm america?? now where tha fuk is that?????

Its that bit that hangs a funny angle to our left:lmao

[kissiemybuttie]

Wheres Teacher salaries at 32,000 a year ? lol



well at least a teacher makes more than a SGT in the American Army...they only make about 30,000 a year!!!

[tiger50]

Its that bit that hangs a funny angle to our left:lmao

think we fuked it up one time when oz barged thrugh tha canal an chopped off most of florida,, aww wat a party that was... think jazzy copped tha great australian bight... :D

[Norfolkdave]

think we fuked it up one time when oz barged thrugh tha canal an chopped off most of florida,, aww wat a party that was... think jazzy copped tha great australian bight... :D

Typical bloody australian, that pissed couldnt see land! and sailed right through and they talk about us Poms, " Bloody Hell Mate is that why australia and New Zealand are apart.:lmao

[Sinjin Kane]

Aus. & Zeeland I wonder what the best jobs are there?
In the UK. I'm sure "beer drinker" at Dave's Pub is the best occupation there!

[Annie]

I knew vet had to be way up there after what I paid ours this month!

[Wet Beaver]

bummer mine isn't on that list......

[NCSouthernHospitality]

WooHoo! Mine is #7 on the list ... not to bad I guess. Can be *very* stressful at times though. Other times not so bad.

[Annie]

Wheres Teacher salaries at 32,000 a year ? lol

Northern Cook County and parts of Lake and DuPage County Illinois. Some school districts in DuPage County start at about that rate and go up rather quickly from there, $45-$60,000 is not at all unusual, and probably closer to avarage. However, homes in parts of that county can average about $500,000.00. If I am not mistaken, Naperville (DuPage Co) Illinois has one of the highest paid school districts in the state. While not a part of the public school district, Pre-School teachers can start at well over $10.00 an hour with less than 2 years of college. Be prepared to pay to live there though. $1,000.00 per month for a 1 bedroom apt is a fair deal, $1,200.00 for 2 bedroom 1 bath is about right.

[Norfolkdave]

Aus. & Zeeland I wonder what the best jobs are there?
In the UK. I'm sure "beer drinker" at Dave's Pub is the best occupation there!

Hello my frirend, last night was a real stinker went through a doz real ales and our head this moorning...Self inflicted LOL. Nice to see you how are you my friend.

[Frank_2525]

well at least a teacher makes more than a SGT in the American Army...they only make about 30,000 a year!!!
Yes and the stess level is very high. In fact they seem to have left out all the jobs where you can get shot at.

[kissiemybuttie]

Yes and the stess level is very high. In fact they seem to have left out all the jobs where you can get shot at.



I never really noticed that till you brought it to my atten...that sucks...you would think that a Policeman...fireman...and a soilder would make a bit more...putting there lives in danger each and everyday!!!

[upstr84u]

best job i knew of was at college during the fall planting season in my state
planting tulips for the girls paid sometimes up to $40 hour - no experience needed