50 Jobs That Are Adding Workers
December 13, 2010 by: Khan
Unless you’re a celebrity, a CEO or a lottery winner, you probably wouldn’t mind finding a job that makes you more money. To help you wait for your big Hollywood break, we’ve put together a list of the top 50 jobs in America based on job growth projections and salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2008-2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook.
These jobs are growing as fast as or faster than the national average for total employment and will offer many opportunities in the coming years.
1. Network systems and data communications analysts: $64,600*
2. Computer software engineers, applications: $79,780
3. Personal financial advisors: $66,120
4. Makeup artists, theatrical and performance: $31,820
5. Veterinarians: $71,990
7. Financial analysts: $66,590
8. Child, family, and school social workers: $37,480
10. Physical therapist assistants: $41,360
11. Forensic science technicians: $45,330
12. Dental hygienists: $62,800
13. Mental health counselors: $34,380
14. Mental health and substance abuse social workers: $35,410
15. Marriage and family therapists: $43,210
16. Dental assistants: $30,220
17. Computer systems analysts: $69,760
18. Database administrators: $64,670
19. Computer software engineers, systems software: $85,370
20. Gaming managers: $62,820
22. Physical therapists: $66,200
23. Physician assistants: $74,980
24. Registered nurses: $57,280
25. Customer service representatives: $28,330
26. Police and sheriff’s patrol officers: $47,460
27. Post-secondary teachers: $56,120
29. Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks: $30,560
30. Executive secretaries and administrative assistants: $37,240
31. Accountants and auditors: $54,630
32. Elementary schoolteachers, except special education: $45,570
33. Paralegals and legal assistants: $43,040
34. Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer: $35,040
35. Carpenters: $36,550
36. Management analysts: $68,050
37. Maintenance and repair workers, general: $31,910
38. Public relations specialist: $47,350
39. First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service and groundskeeping workers: $37,294
41. Pharmacists: $94,520
42. Employment, recruitment and placement specialists: $42,420
43. Radiologic technologists and technicians: $48,170
45. Training and development specialists: $47,830
46. Computer support specialists: $41,470
47. Self-enrichment education teachers: $33,440
49. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters: $42,770
50. Computer and information systems managers: $101,580
*All salaries are median annual earnings as reported by the BLS.
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