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.
Software Publishers
- Average Annual Earnings: $71,170
- Percent Growth: 67.6 percent
- Workforce Increase: 161,300
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Average Annual Earnings: $63,320
- Percent Growth: 39.5 percent
- Workforce Increase: 452,900
Scientific Research and Development Services
- Average Annual Earnings: $58,310
- Percent Growth: 11.9 percent
- Workforce Increase: 65,300
Federal Government, Excluding the Postal Service
- Average Annual Earnings: $54,980
- Percent Growth: 2.5 percent
- Workforce Increase: 49,500
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
- Average Annual Earnings: $53,270
- Percent Growth: 8.2 percent
- Workforce Increase: 36,400
Securities, Commodities, and Other Investments
- Average Annual Earnings: $53,140
- Percent Growth: 15.8 percent
- Workforce Increase: 121,198
Utilities
- Average Annual Earnings: $51,760
- Percent Growth: -1.3 percent
- Workforce Increase: -7,500
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services
- Average Annual Earnings: $48,370
- Percent Growth: 27.8 percent
- Workforce Increase: 107,900
Telecommunications
- Average Annual Earnings: $48,180
- Percent Growth: -6.5 percent
- Workforce Increase: -67,700
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- Average Annual Earnings: $47,070
- Percent Growth: -7.1 percent
- Workforce Increase: -94,200
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.