As we navigate the job market this year, recent data from Indeed, the leading job website, reveals the most sought-after careers of 2024. Highlighting positions across various industries, the findings showcase roles that promise not only lucrative salaries, with over a dozen exceeding the $100,000 mark but also reflect significant growth and adaptability in today’s exciting career paths.
#25 Medical Director
The job Medical Director is ranked #25, has an average annual salary of $184,521, and experienced a 19% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 298 job postings for this career and 21% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#24 Tax Manager
The job Tax Manager is ranked #24, has an average annual salary of $129,697, and experienced a 58% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 310 job postings for this career and 36% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#23 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The job Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is ranked #23, has an average annual salary of $138,873, and experienced a 261% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 340 job postings for this career and 19% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#22 Real Estate Analyst
The job Real Estate Analyst is ranked #22, has an average annual salary of $90,030, and experienced a 1% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 354 job postings for this career and 37% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#21 Associate Attorney
The job Associate Attorney is ranked #21, has an average annual salary of $105,989, and experienced a 32% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 355 job postings for this career and 29% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#20 Senior Engineer
The job Senior Engineer is ranked #20, has an average annual salary of $137,086, and experienced an 18% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 390 job postings for this career and 36% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#19 Quality Engineer
The job Quality Engineer is ranked #19, has an average annual salary of $83,227, and experienced a 29% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 400 job postings for this career and 14% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#18 Psychiatric Nurse
The job Psychiatric Nurse is ranked #18, has an average annual salary of $112,811, and experienced an 8% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 423 job postings for this career and 12% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#17 Behavioral Health Professional
The job Behavioral Health Professional is ranked #17, has an average annual salary of $85,506, and experienced a 36% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 450 job postings for this career and 14% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#16 Controller
The job Controller is ranked #16, has an average annual salary of $111,682, and experienced a 30% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 467 job postings for this career and 20% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#15 Designer
The job Designer is ranked #15, has an average annual salary of $81,149, and experienced a 5% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 475 job postings for this career and 22% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#14 Attorney
The job Attorney is ranked #14, has an average annual salary of $120,854, and experienced a 31% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 477 job postings for this career and 33% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#13 Accounting Manager
The job Accounting Manager is ranked #13, has an average annual salary of $93,000, and experienced a 15% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 490 job postings for this career and 23% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#12 Supply Chain Specialist
The job Supply Chain Specialist is ranked #12, has an average annual salary of $86,976, and experienced a 32% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 509 job postings for this career and 13% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#11 Civil Engineer
The job Civil Engineer is ranked #11, has an average annual salary of $93,967, and experienced a 44% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 524 job postings for this career and 22% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#10 Data Engineer
The job Data Engineer is ranked #10, has an average annual salary of $130,135, and experienced a 2% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 532 job postings for this career and 41% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#9 Senior Accountant
The job Senior Accountant is ranked #9, has an average annual salary of $82,811, and experienced an 18% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 547 job postings for this career and 24% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#8 Human Resources Manager
The job Human Resources Manager is ranked #8, has an average annual salary of $79,174, and experienced a 5% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 549 job postings for this career and 13% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#7 Psychiatrist
The job Psychiatrist is ranked #7, has an average annual salary of $258,440, and experienced a 36% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 552 job postings for this career and 15% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#6 Mechanical Engineer
The job Mechanical Engineer is ranked #6, has an average annual salary of $96,091, and experienced a 24% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 552 job postings for this career and 16% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#5 Construction Project Manager
The job Construction Project Manager is ranked #5, has an average annual salary of $103,431, and experienced a 37% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 662 job postings for this career and 10% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#4 Electrical Engineer
The job Electrical Engineer is ranked #4, has an average annual salary of $102,590, and experienced a 34% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 700 job postings for this career and 19% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#3 Mental Health Therapist
The job Mental Health Therapist is ranked #3, has an average annual salary of $76,140, and experienced a 132% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 865 job postings for this career and 41% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#2 Loan Officer
The job Loan Officer is ranked #2, has an average annual salary of $192,339, and experienced a 3% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 1,044 job postings for this career and 75% are remote or hybrid jobs.
#1 Mental Health Technician
The job Mental Health Technician is ranked #1, has an average annual salary of $77,448, and experienced a 1% increase in job postings since 2020. For every 1 million job postings, there are 1,425 job postings for this career and 18% are remote or hybrid jobs.
What Do You Think?
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