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20 high-paying and fast-growing jobs in the US
September 1, 20240
19. Personal financial advisors
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Projected employment increase: 102,000
Median annual wage: $54,320
Education usually needed: Postsecondary nondegree award
17. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
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Projected employment increase: 53,300
Median annual wage: $105,650
Education usually needed: Doctoral or professional degree
15. Physician assistants
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Projected employment increase: 56,500
Median annual wage: $103,800
Education usually needed: Bachelor’s degree
13. Lawyers
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Projected employment increase: 69,900
Median annual wage: $98,580
Education usually needed: Bachelor’s degree
11. Information security analysts
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Projected employment increase: 91,400
Median annual wage: $79,880
Education usually needed: Bachelor’s degree
9. Data scientists
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Projected employment increase: 107,900
Median annual wage: $99,410
Education usually needed: Bachelor’s degree
7. Registered nurses
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Projected employment increase: 135,500
Median annual wage: $126,260
Education usually needed: Master’s degree
5. Medical and health services managers
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Projected employment increase: 106,900
Median annual wage: $169,510
Education usually needed: Bachelor’s degree
3. General and operations managers
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Projected employment increase: 138,300
Median annual wage: $156,100
Education usually needed: Bachelor’s degree
1. Software developers
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Projected employment increase: 303,700
Median annual wage: $132,270
Education usually needed: Bachelor’s degree