There is no such thing as the "perfect job," but the most sought-after and sought-after jobs have a few things in common: competitive salaries, positive work cultures, and clear opportunities for advancement. In fact, new research from Indeed shows that many top jobs are booming and boast six-figure salaries.
In fact released its latest report on Tuesday. It highlights the top 20 jobs in America in 2023, for occupations with an average salary of at least $75,000 (at least 25 jobs in addition to the salary listed in the job ad for the role). focused Posts per million total bids on your site. In fact, jobs were ranked based on these two metrics and the percentage of job growth for each occupation from 2019 to 2022 on its website.
Health care jobs dominate the list, with four spots in the top ten, including its No. 1 job on the list, registered nurse. As the demand for health services continues to increase amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an aging population and more people with chronic health conditions are increasing the need for more health workers. Increase.
Here is the complete list of the top 10 jobs in America for 2023, and in fact, the top 10 jobs.
1. Registered nurse
Average salary: $84,074
Percent of growth in number of job postings, 2019-2022: 34%
Education requirements: Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
2. Optometrist
Average salary: $118,389
Percent of growth in number of job postings, 2019-2022: 121%
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree, pass the Optometry Admission Test, Doctor of Optometry degree, pass National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam
3. Site reliability engineer
Average salary: $137,324
Percent of growth in number of job postings, 2019-2022: 175%
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree, optional certifications
4. Real estate agent
Average salary: $82,015
Percent of growth in number of job postings, 2019-2022: 23%
Education requirements: High school diploma, pass real estate exam
5. Pharmacist
Average salary: $101,589
Percent of growth in number of job postings, 2019-2022: 83%
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree, Doctor of Pharmacy degree, pass North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam
6. Over-the-road truck driver
Average salary: $102,678
Percent of growth in number of job postings, 2019-2022: 242%
Education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (not always required), commercial learner’s permit (CLP), commercial driver’s license (CDL)
7. Software engineer
Average salary: $126,127
Percent of growth in number of job postings, 2019-2022: 87%
Education requirements: Associate degree or bachelor’s degree, optional certifications
8. Nurse practitioner
Average salary: $128,105
Percent of growth in number of job postings, 2019-2022: 100%
Education requirements: Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, pass the NCLEX-RN exam, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), pass a national NP board certification exam
9. Product designer
Average salary: $113,722
Percent of growth in number of job postings, 2019-2022: 128%
Education requirements: None; Bachelor’s degree recommended
10. Solar consultant
Average salary: $121,329
Percent of growth in number of job postings, 2019-2022: 131%
Education requirements: Associate or bachelor’s degree
Tech jobs moved down in Indeed’s ranking compared to previous years, which could be driven, in part, by recent layoffs and hiring freezes within the sector, the report notes. Still, demand for workers remains “high across the board” despite “hiring getting softer in the tech industry,” Scott Bonneau, the vice president of global talent attraction and HR analytics at Indeed, says.