Physician Assistant Tops 2015 List of Best Jobs
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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A young person still trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives might be wise to consult the employment website Glassdoor’s “25 Best Jobs in America for 2015.”
Topping the list is physician assistant with an average base salary of more than $111,000 and close to 45,500 openings for the position this year. Software engineer is second, paying a salary over $98,000 on average with almost 105,000 openings.
Glassdoor ranked each profession on earning potential based on average annual base salary, career opportunities rating and number of job openings.
Naturally, things can change year-to-year but at least for 2015, these are the 25 most attractive jobs for those venturing out on a career path or looking to change their vocation:
1. Physician Assistant – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.8
Number of Job Openings: 45,484
Average Base Salary: $111,376
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.5
2. Software Engineer – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.6
Number of Job Openings: 104,828
Average Base Salary: $98,074
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.3
3. Business Development Manager – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.6
Number of Job Openings: 11,616
Average Base Salary: $94,907
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.5
4. Human Resources Manager – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.6
Number of Job Openings: 8,073
Average Base Salary: $96,443
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.6
5. Finance Manager- Glassdoor Job Score: 4.6
Number of Job Openings: 9,728
Average Base Salary: $122,865
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.4
6. Marketing Manager- Glassdoor Job Score: 4.6
Number of Job Openings: 14,647
Average Base Salary: $100,130
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.4
7. Database Administrator- Glassdoor Job Score: 4.5
Number of Job Openings: 9,790
Average Base Salary: $97,835
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.4
8. Product Manager – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.5
Number of Job Openings: 10,294
Average Base Salary: $113,363
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.3
9. Data Scientist – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.4
Number of Job Openings: 3,449
Average Base Salary: $104,476
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.8
10. Sales Manager – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.4
Number of Job Openings: 26,193
Average Base Salary: $76,556
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.3
11. Solutions Architect – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.4
Number of Job Openings: 3,982
Average Base Salary: $121,657
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.4
12. Mechanical Engineer- Glassdoor Job Score: 4.4
Number of Job Openings: 16,065
Average Base Salary: $73,015
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.3
13. QA Engineer – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3
Number of Job Openings: 26,383
Average Base Salary: $77,499
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.2
14. Business Analyst – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3
Number of Job Openings: 21,337
Average Base Salary: $74,638
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.2
15. Electrical Engineer – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3
Number of Job Openings: 10,435
Average Base Salary: $76,803
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.3
16. Network Engineer – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3
Number of Job Openings: 14,092
Average Base Salary: $87,518
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.2
17. Civil Engineer – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3
Number of Job Openings: 6,120
Average Base Salary: $73,383
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.5
18. Audit Manager – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3
Number of Job Openings: 4,585
Average Base Salary: $69,271
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.9
19. Physical Therapist – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3
Number of Job Openings: 27,579
Average Base Salary: $64,806
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.2
20. IT Project Manager – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3
Number of Job Openings: 5,700
Average Base Salary: $103,710
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.2
21. Client Services Manager – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.2
Number of Job Openings: 2,377
Average Base Salary: $103,736
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.7
22. Supply Chain Manager – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.2
Number of Job Openings: 3,754
Average Base Salary: $83,795
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.4
23. Mobile Developer – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.2
Number of Job Openings: 4,651
Average Base Salary: $79,810
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.3
24. Nurse Practitioner – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.2
Number of Job Openings: 15,341
Average Base Salary: $95,171
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.1
25. Sales Engineer – Glassdoor Job Score: 4.2
Number of Job Openings: 6,007
Average Base Salary: $91,318
Career Opportunities Rating: 3.2
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