Some of the highlights in the 2019 best jobs rankings include:
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A red-hot tech job — Data Scientist — takes the #1 spot
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#1 most in-demand bob: Software Engineer (#10) with 49,007 open jobs.
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Twenty-two jobs are new to the list this year, including Security Engineer (#17), Recruiter (#28), and Brand Manager (#48).
According to Amanda Stansell, Glassdoor economic research analyst, the results point out some important trends. Says Stansell:
“As we look closer at the Best Jobs in America for 2019, we’re seeing continued demand for highly-skilled workers, especially in tech and health care roles. Paired with today’s tight labor market, this demand heightens competition among employers to recruit and retain top-performing talent. This is why we’re seeing more employers across industries invest in workplace culture, transparent communication with senior leadership, clear career mobility and attractive compensation packages in order to keep employees satisfied in their jobs long-term.”
Here’s Glassdoor’s list of the 50 Best Jobs in America for 2019. Is your job on it?
1. Data Scientist
Number of Job Openings: 6,510
Median Base Salary: $108,000
2. Nursing Manager
Number of Job Openings: 13,931
Median Base Salary: $83,000
3. Marketing Manager
Number of Job Openings: 7,395
Median Base Salary: $82,000
4. Occupational Therapist
Number of Job Openings: 17,701
Median Base Salary: $74,000
5. Product Manager
Number of Job Openings: 11,884
Median Base Salary: $115,000
6. Devops Engineer
Number of Job Openings: 4,657
Median Base Salary: $106,000
7. Program Manager
Number of Job Openings: 14,753
Median Base Salary: $87,000
8. Data Engineer
Number of Job Openings: 4,739
Median Base Salary: $100,000
9. HR Manager
Number of Job Openings: 3,908
Median Base Salary: $85,000
10. Software Engineer
Number of Job Openings: 49,007
Median Base Salary: $104,000
11. Mechanical Engineer
Number of Job Openings: 5,949
Median Base Salary: $75,000
12. Physician Assistant
Number of Job Openings: 9,819
Median Base Salary: $105,000
13. Sales Manager
Number of Job Openings: 21,695
Median Base Salary: $65,000
14. Sales Engineer
Number of Job Openings: 3,145
Median Base Salary: $90,000
15. Operations Manager
Number of Job Openings: 18,311
Median Base Salary: $68,000
16. Strategy Manager
Number of Job Openings: 2,783
Median Base Salary: $140,000
17. Security Engineer
Number of Job Openings: 4,683
Median Base Salary: $102,000
18. Construction Manager
Number of Job Openings: 3,334
Median Base Salary: $75,000
19. Speech Language Pathologist
Number of Job Openings: 29,467
Median Base Salary: $72,000
20. Project Manager
Number of Job Openings: 30,107
Median Base Salary: $75,000
21. Product Designer
Number of Job Openings: 2,158
Median Base Salary: $100,000
22. Java Developer
Number of Job Openings: 6,636
Median Base Salary: $85,000
23. Executive Assistant
Number of Job Openings: 4,858
Median Base Salary: $60,000
24. Electrical Engineer
Number of Job Openings: 7,191
Median Base Salary: $77,000
25. Finance Manager
Number of Job Openings: 3,747
Median Base Salary: $118,000
26. Business Analyst
Number of Job Openings: 13,340
Median Base Salary: $72,000
27. Solutions Architect
Number of Job Openings: 6,969
Median Base Salary: $127,000
28. Recruiter
Number of Job Openings: 9,782
Median Base Salary: $48,000
29. Business Development Manager
Number of Job Openings: 6,348
Median Base Salary: $80,000
30. Dental Hygienist
Number of Job Openings: 2,805
Median Base Salary: $67,250
31. Data Analyst
Number of Job Openings: 5,456
Median Base Salary: $60,000
32. Nurse Practitioner
Number of Job Openings: 18,997
Median Base Salary: $102,000
33. Applications Engineer
Number of Job Openings: 2,591
Median Base Salary: $77,000
34. QA Manager
Number of Job Openings: 1,923
Median Base Salary: $91,250
35. Risk Manager
Number of Job Openings: 3,924
Median Base Salary: $100,500
36. Communications Manager
Number of Job Openings: 2,009
Median Base Salary: $80,000
37. Physical Therapist
Number of Job Openings: 34,899
Median Base Salary: $70,000
38. Facilities Manager
Number of Job Openings: 3,472
Median Base Salary: $65,000
39. Systems Engineer
Number of Job Openings: 16,793
Median Base Salary: $90,000
40. Customer Success Manager
Number of Job Openings: 2,601
Median Base Salary: $65,000
41. Radiologic Technologist
Number of Job Openings: 6,115
Median Base Salary: $48,000
42. Restaurant Manager
Number of Job Openings: 21,754
Median Base Salary: $49,000
43. Software Engineering Manager
Number of Job Openings: 1,445
Median Base Salary: $153,000
44. Software Developer
Number of Job Openings: 11,833
Median Base Salary: $80,000
45. Safety Manager
Number of Job Openings: 2,180
Median Base Salary: $71,000
46. UX Designer
Number of Job Openings: 3,333
Median Base Salary: $89,000
47. Office Manager
Number of Job Openings: 18,681
Median Base Salary: $42,000
48. Brand Manager
Number of Job Openings: 1,500
Median Base Salary: $85,000
49. Software Development Manager
Number of Job Openings: 1,178
Median Base Salary: $140,000
50. Systems Administrator
Number of Job Openings: 8,278
Median Base Salary: $68,000