The average salary in these industries is over $100,000 per year, and tens of thousands of workers are expected to be needed in the next seven years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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| 1. Chief Executive Officer:Managing, directing, or coordinating at the highest management level. Average annual salary in 2016: $181,210. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 58,400. Experience required: 5 years or more. |
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| 2. Computer and information system management:Define an organization's IT goals and be responsible for achieving them. Average annual salary in 2016: $135,800. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 94,800. Experience required: 5 years or more. |
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| 3. Architectural and engineering management:Planning, directing, and coordinating activities within an architectural and engineering firm. Average annual salary in 2016: $134,730. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 59,500. Experience required: 5 years or more. |
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| 4. Marketing Management:Identify the demand for products and services offered by a company and its competitors, and seek out potential customers. Average annual salary in 2016: $131,180. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 64,200. Experience required: 5 years or more. |
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| 5. Petroleum Engineer:Designing equipment for the most profitable oil and gas extraction. Average annual salary in 2016: $128,230. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 13,000. Experience required: None. |
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| 6. Pilot:Operating passenger or cargo aircraft. Average annual salary in 2016: $127,820. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 19,300. Experience required: At least 5 years of experience and completion of medium-term on-the-job training. |
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| 7. Financial Management:Preparing financial reports, managing direct investment activities, and developing strategies and plans for long-term financial goals for an organization. Average annual salary in 2016: $121,750. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 169,300. Experience required: 5 years or more. |
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| 8. Management of natural sciences:Supervising the work of scientists, directly involved in research and development, coordinating quality control and production. Average salary in 2016: $119,850. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 13,300 people. Experience required: 5 years or more. |
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| 9. Sales Management:Setting sales targets, analyzing data, and developing training programs for the organization's sales representatives. Average annual salary in 2016: $117,960. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 108,000. Experience required: Less than 5 years. |
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| 10. Compensation and benefit management:Plan, develop, and monitor programs to determine employee compensation levels within an organization. Average annual salary in 2016: $116,240. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 6,000. Experience required: 5 years or more. |
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| 11. Computer Hardware Engineer:Troubleshooting computer hardware issues. Average annual salary in 2016: $115,080. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 18,400. Experience required: None. |
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| 12. Procurement Management:Planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of the procurement workforce for goods such as raw materials, products, and services. Average salary in 2016: $111,590 USD. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 17,900 people. Experience required: 5 years or more. |
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| 13. Aerospace Engineer:Aircraft design, engine systems, and aerodynamics research. Average salary in 2016: $109,650. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 20,700. Experience required: None. |
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| 14. Public relations and fundraising management:Plan and direct the creation of materials to maintain and enhance clients' image. Average annual salary in 2016: $107,320. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 27,100. Experience required: 5 years or more. |
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| 15. Human Resources Management:Oversee the organization's recruitment, interviewing, and selection processes. Average annual salary in 2016: $106,910. Projected workforce demand (by 2024): 46,600 people. Experience required: 5 years or more. |
According to VNE
