The following list was published in the book 40 Best Fields for Your Career (© 2006) by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D. The book contains more than 90 other “best jobs lists,” plus information-packed descriptions about the jobs featured in each list.
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Average Annual Earnings: $63,320
- Percent Growth: 39.5 percent
- Workforce Increase: 452,900
Software Publishers
- Average Annual Earnings: $71,170
- Percent Growth: 67.6 percent
- Workforce Increase: 161,300
Management, Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Average Annual Earnings: $46,570
- Percent Growth: 60.5 percent
- Workforce Increase: 471,200
Educational Services
- Average Annual Earnings: $36,370
- Percent Growth: 16.6 percent
- Workforce Increase: 2,121,165
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services
- Average Annual Earnings: $48,370
- Percent Growth: 27.8 percent
- Workforce Increase: 107,900
Health Care
- Average Annual Earnings: $32,149
- Percent Growth: 27.3 percent
- Workforce Increase: 3,563,998
Securities, Commodities, and Other Investments
- Average Annual Earnings: $53,140
- Percent Growth: 15.8 percent
- Workforce Increase: 121,198
Employment Services
- Average Annual Earnings: $21,320
- Percent Growth: 45.5 percent
- Workforce Increase: 1,579,900
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
- Average Annual Earnings: $44,420
- Percent Growth: 26.1 percent
- Workforce Increase: 76,000
Scientific Research and Development Services
- Average Annual Earnings: $58,310
- Percent Growth: 11.9 percent
- Workforce Increase: 65,300
To learn more about these jobs or to view additional “best jobs lists,” purchase 40 Best Fields for Your Career (© 2006) by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D.