The following list was published in the book 250 Best-Paying Jobs, Second Edition (© 2010), by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D. The book contains more than 60 other “best jobs lists,” plus information-packed descriptions about the jobs featured in each list.
Computer Hardware Engineers
- Percent of Workers Age 16–24: 8.0 percent
- Median Earnings: $97,400
- Percent Growth: 4.6 percent
- Annual Openings: 3,572
Actuaries
- Percent of Workers Age 16–24: 10.5 percent
- Median Earnings: $84,810
- Percent Growth: 23.7 percent
- Annual Openings: 3,245
Chemical Engineers
- Percent of Workers Age 16–24: 9.8 percent
- Median Earnings: $84,680
- Percent Growth: 7.9 percent
- Annual Openings: 2,111
Network Systems and Data Communications
- Percent of Workers Age 16–24: 9.1 percent
- Median Earnings: $71,100
- Percent Growth: 53.4 percent
- Annual Openings: 35,086
Securities, Commodities and Financial Services Sales Agents
- Percent of Workers Age 16–24: 8.4 percent
- Median Earnings: $68,680
- Percent Growth: 24.8 percent
- Annual Openings: 47,750
Sociologists
- Percent of Workers Age 16–24: 13.5 percent
- Median Earnings: $68,570
- Percent Growth: 10.0 percent
- Annual Openings: 403
Gaming Managers
- Percent of Workers Age 16–24: 13.4 percent
- Median Earnings: $68,290
- Percent Growth: 24.4 percent
- Annual Openings: 549
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers and Athletes
- Percent of Workers Age 16–24: 17.6 percent
- Median Earnings: $62,940
- Percent Growth: 9.6 percent
- Annual Openings: 3,940
Fashion Designers
- Percent of Workers Age 16–24: 10.3 percent
- Median Earnings: $61,160
- Percent Growth: 5.0 percent
- Annual Openings: 1,968
Market Research Analysts
- Percent of Workers Age 16–24: 9.7 percent
- Median Earnings: $61,070
- Percent Growth: 20.1 percent
- Annual Openings: 45,015
To learn more about these jobs or to view additional “best jobs lists,” purchase 250 Best-Paying Jobs, Second Edition, by Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D.