The Fourth Industrial Revolution is rapidly transforming the work landscape across various industries, globally. A report by World Economic Forum suggest that in the coming years there will be displacement of 75 million jobs, mainly due to structural changes and new technologies in the labor market. Also, it is predicted that there will be simultaneous emergence of 133 million new jobs.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, below is the list of occupations or career prospects that will be in demand and increase in jobs till 2029. These serve an employment potential, almost over the next decade. Using the salary data and employment projection, we have figured out 30 high paying jobs which may necessarily hold employment growth over the upcoming years. The medical and tech professionals have made it to the top.
Below is the list of best 30 jobs with their projected growth, annual earning and degree requirements.
30. Marketing managers
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 19,100
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $136,850
Educational/Degree requirements for job: Bachelor’s degree
29. Industrial engineers
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 30,000
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $88,020
Educational/Degree requirements for job: Bachelor’s degree
28. Computer user support specialists
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 54,800
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $52,270
Educational/Degree requirements for job: Intermediate
27. Human resources specialists
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 46,900
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $61,920
Educational/Degree requirements for job: Bachelor’s degree
26. Elementary school teachers
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 51,400
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $59,670
Educational/Degree requirements for job: Bachelor’s degree
25. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 65,700
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $47,480
Educational/Degree requirements for job: Postsecondary nondegree award
24. Speech-language pathologists
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 40,500
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $79,120
Educational/Degree requirements for job: Master’s degree
23. Industrial machinery mechanics
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 62,300
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $53,590
Educational/Degree requirements for job: High School diploma or equivalent
22. Electricians
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 62,200
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $56,180
Educational/Degree requirements: High School diploma or equivalent
21. Sales representatives of services (except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel)
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 64,200
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $56,130
Educational/Degree requirements: High School diploma or equivalent
20. Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 79,000
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $46,240
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
19. Ophthalmologists (except pediatric) and all other physicians
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 18,500
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $206,500
Educational/Degree requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
18. Construction managers
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 40,400
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $95,260
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
17. Lawyers
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 32,300
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $112,960
Educational/Degree requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
16. Information security analysts
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 40,900
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $95,730
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
15. Physical therapists
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 47,000
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $89,440
Educational/Degree requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
14. Computer systems analysts
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 46,600
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $90,920
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
13. Physician assistants
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 39,300
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $112,260
Educational/Degree requirements: Master’s degree
12. Accountants and auditors
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 61,700
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $71,550
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
11. Postsecondary health specialties teachers
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 52,100
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $97,320
Educational/Degree requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
10. All other project management specialists and business operations specialists
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 79,800
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $73,570
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
9. Computer and information systems managers
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 48,100
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $146,360
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
8. Management analysts
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 93,800
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $85,260
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
7. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 130,300
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $63,790
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
6. Nurse practitioners
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 110,700
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $109,820
Educational/Degree requirements: Master’s degree
5. Medical and health services managers
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029: 133,200
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $100,980
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
4. Financial managers
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 108,100
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $129,890
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
3. General and operations managers
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 143,800
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $100,780
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
2. Registered nurses
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 221,900
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $73,300
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
1. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Predicted growth (availability of new positions between the year 2019 and 2029): 316,000
Annual earnings (median) for the year 2019: $107,510
Educational/Degree requirements: Bachelor’s degree
