25 best jobs of 2015
Most of the high-paying jobs in the US are related to health care.
1. Dentist
Average salary: $146,340
Unemployment rate: 0.9%
Expected number of recruitment: 23,300
The best dentists know how to skillfully balance patient care with making a profit. But before they achieve that success, they must undergo rigorous technical training and practice.
2. Nurse Practitioner
Average salary: $92,670 (per year)
Unemployment rate: 0.7%
Estimated number of hires: 37,100
These individuals are allowed to work independently from doctors when treating patients, making this job an attractive career choice.
3. Software Development
Average salary: $92,660
Unemployment rate: 2.7%
Estimated number of recruitment: 139,900
Software developers can work on the applications side, designing software, or the systems side, building operating systems.
4. Doctor
Average salary: $186,850
Unemployment rate: 0.7%
Estimated number of recruitment: 123,300
Doctors are at the top of the healthcare chain. Their responsibilities range from diagnosing and treating patients to advising on proper diet and hygiene.
5. Dental hygiene
Average salary: $71,110
Unemployment rate: 1.7%
Estimated number of recruitment: 64,200
In addition to cleaning teeth, these professionals also educate patients on proper oral hygiene. However, for many part-time dental hygienists, the actual median salary for this job can be as high as $70,000.
6. Physical therapy
Average salary: $81,030
Unemployment rate: 1.5%
Estimated number of recruitment: 73,500
Physical therapy is described as helping a paralyzed person regain normal movement or a cancer survivor improve their health. The profession is expected to grow 36% by 2022, much faster than the average growth of all other industries.
7. Computer system analysis
Average salary: $81,190
Unemployment rate: 3.5%
Projected hiring rate: 127,700
Candidates with a business background will have a better chance of finding a position in this field, which involves consulting with organizations in need of information technology systems and then coordinating the implementation of these systems.
8. Security information analysis
Average salary: $88,590
Unemployment rate: 3.5%
Expected number of recruitment: 27,400
If you’ve been watching the news this year, you’ve probably noticed how important this job is to companies and governments. Analysts plan and monitor computer network security. This occupation is expected to grow 36.5% by 2022.
9. Nurse
Average salary: $66,220
Unemployment rate: 2.0%
Estimated number of recruitment: 526,800
Nursing is an indispensable profession in health care. This year is no exception, with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting growth in this field to be about 19.4% by 2022.
10. Physician Assistant
Average salary: $92,970
Unemployment rate: 1.4%
Expected number of recruitment: 33,300
Working under the supervision of a physician, physician assistants are responsible for interpreting X-rays and blood tests, monitoring patient progress, conducting routine tests, and treating a variety of illnesses.
11. Web Development
Average salary: $63,160
Unemployment rate: 3.8%
Expected number of recruitment: 28,500
They are responsible for creating beautifully designed fonts and building user-friendly interfaces on websites. This is considered one of the fastest growing jobs of the decade.
12. Medical ultrasound diagnosis
Average salary: $66,410
Unemployment rate: 2.7%
Expected number of recruitment: 27,000
Professionals must have the technical ability to use medical equipment, as well as the social understanding to provide information about fetal changes to pregnant women and their families.
According to Vnexpress
