Top 100 Careers for 2017
Career #26 – #50
Take a look at our list of the top 100 careers of 2017. This list includes careers #26 through #50. Attorneys, web developers, and producers and directors, are found in this segment of the list. See the previous 25 top careers and find out what career claimed the #1 spot.
The highest score using our ranking system is 100
#26 Attorney
Overall Score: 76 | Typical Education: Doctoral
Attorneys are legal professionals who are educated in the laws that govern the domestic and public affairs of constituents. Attorneys work on behalf of a client who is involved in the judicial system … learn more
Median Salary: $115,820 | Salary Span: $131,330
Job Outlook: 6% | # of New Jobs: 43,800
#27 Web Developer
Overall Score: 76 | Typical Education: Associate’s
Web developers program computer technology and create networking tools for information systems. They operate interfaces and distribute world wide web applications between http servers and web browsers … learn more
Median Salary: $64,970 | Salary Span: $81,850
Job Outlook: 27% | # of New Jobs: 39,500
#28 Producer and Director
Overall Score: 75 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s
Producers organize and carry out all the details of broadcasting, oversees and directs crew and casting, and creates scripts for production. Directors generally transform those story ideas into reality … learn more
Median Salary: $68,440 | Salary Span: $150,000
Job Outlook: 9% | # of New Jobs: 11,100
#29 Biomedical Engineer
Overall Score: 75 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s
Producers organize and carry out all the details of broadcasting, oversees and directs crew and casting, and creates scripts for production. Directors generally transform those story ideas into reality … learn more
Median Salary: $86,220 | Salary Span: $88,040
Job Outlook: 23% | # of New Jobs: 5,100
#30 Network & Computer Systems Administrator
Overall Score: 75 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s
Network and computer systems administrators examine and study information systems, cyber security, hardware, software, and networking strategies. Configures and installs LAN and WAN, monitors web performance, and ensures security measures are in place for networking … learn more
Median Salary: $77,810 | Salary Span: $76,330
Job Outlook: 8% | # of New Jobs: 382,600
#31 Accountant
Overall Score: 75 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s
Most financial documents and information have passed through the hands of an accountant. Accountants analyze, document, and maintain various financial activities with financial institutions, often on behalf of a client … learn more
Median Salary: $67,190 | Salary Span: $77,530
Job Outlook: 11% | # of New Jobs: 142,400
#32 Postsecondary School Teacher
Overall Score: 74 | Typical Education: Doctoral
Education beyond high school is obtained through a postsecondary school teacher (often-times professors). Whether academic, career, or technical education, they will ensure students are prepared to enter the work-force … learn more
Median Salary: $72,470 | Salary Span: $117,130
Job Outlook: 13% | # of New Jobs: 177,000
#33 Registered Nurse
Overall Score: 74 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s
Health care often begins with a registered nurse. Nurses assess the patient before the case is assigned to a physician. They are the ones who care for and educate patients … learn more
Median Salary: $67,490 | Salary Span: $55,270
Job Outlook: 16% | # of New Jobs: 2,751,000
#34 Dental Hygienist
Overall Score: 73 | Typical Education: Associate’s
Dental hygienists assist dentists with many dental needs of a patient. They ensure the oral health care of a patient is complete … learn more
Median Salary: $72,330 | Salary Span: $48,300
Job Outlook: 19% | # of New Jobs: 37,400
#35 Statistician
Overall Score: 72 | Typical Education: Master’s
Statisticians analyze theoretical or applied statistics. Typically they perform this work for a company within the public or private sector … learn more
Median Salary: $80,110 | Salary Span: $85,730
Job Outlook: 34% | # of New Jobs: 10,100
#36 Speech-Language Pathologist
Overall Score: 72 | Typical Education: Master’s
Statisticians analyze theoretical or applied statistics. Typically they perform this work for a company within the public or private sector … learn more
Median Salary: $73,410 | Salary Span: $68,840
Job Outlook: 21% | # of New Jobs: 28,900
#37 School Psychologist
Overall Score: 72 | Typical Education: Master’s
A school psychologist will aid students with behavioral health and learning needs. They apply principals from developmental, educational and clinical psychology to best assist students with both personal and academic needs … learn more
Median Salary: $70,580 | Salary Span: $77,200
Job Outlook: 20% | # of New Jobs: 30,500
#38 Film and Video Editor
Overall Score: 72 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s
Movies released to the public are edited by film and video editors to ensure errors are not present and the quality of the piece is as high as possible … learn more
Median Salary: $61,750 | Salary Span: $129,570
Job Outlook: 18% | # of New Jobs: 5,900
#39 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Overall Score: 72 | Typical Education: Associate’s
A diagnostic medical sonographer is a certified professional who is able to use ultrasound technology to aid in the diagnosis of a patient … learn more
Median Salary: $68,970 | Salary Span: $48,670
Job Outlook: 26% | # of New Jobs: 16,000
#40 Petroleum Engineer
Overall Score: 71 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s
All oil and gas extraction procedures are authorized by petroleum engineers. They determine when the extraction will be profitable, and create extraction plans for a team to follow … learn more
Median Salary: $129,990 | Salary Span: $112,320
Job Outlook: 10% | # of New Jobs: 3,400
#41 Geoscientist
Overall Score: 71 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s
Geoscientists aid in the exploration and discovery of natural resources such as gases, oil and water … learn more
Median Salary: $89,700 | Salary Span: $139,950
Job Outlook: 10% | # of New Jobs: 3,800
#42 Occupational Therapist
Overall Score: 71 | Typical Education: Master’s
People that have difficulty performing daily tasks seek the care of an occupational therapist. They aid patients in gaining daily functions that otherwise wouldn’t be attainable as a result of mental or physical conditions … learn more
Median Salary: $80,150 | Salary Span: $62,780
Job Outlook: 27% | # of New Jobs: 30,400
#43 Physical Therapist Assistants
Overall Score: 71 | Typical Education: Associate’s
Physical therapist assistants assist physical therapists while they treat patients through various physical therapy techniques … learn more
Median Salary: $55,170 | Salary Span: $44,300
Job Outlook: 41% | # of New Jobs: 31,900
#44 Psychiatrist
Overall Score: 70 | Typical Education: Doctorate
The primary mental health care-giver is known as a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental health conditions … learn more
Median Salary: $245,673 | Salary Span: $200,000+
Job Outlook: 15% | # of New Jobs: 4,200
#45 Art Director
Overall Score: 70 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s
Art Directors work with a team to create a visual concept for a variety of audiences … learn more
Median Salary: $89,760 | Salary Span: $125,580
Job Outlook: 2% | # of New Jobs: 1,800
#46 Logistician
Overall Score: 70 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s
A logistician analyzes the economics of all transportation and storage of raw materials from the warehouse to the production facility in order to maximize efficiency of use … learn more
Median Salary: $74,260 | Salary Span: $70,130
Job Outlook: 2% | # of New Jobs: 130,400
#47 Physical Therapist
Overall Score: 70 | Typical Education: Doctorate
A physical therapist will oversee the physical therapy needs of a patient … learn more
Median Salary: $84,020 | Salary Span: $62,730
Job Outlook: 19% | # of New Jobs: 92,300
#48 Market Research Analyst
Overall Score: 70 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s
Businesses often hire a market research analyst to analyze and make recommendations so the company can grow efficiently in the given economy … learn more
Median Salary: $62,150 | Salary Span: $56,930
Job Outlook: 19% | # of New Jobs: 92,300
#49 Elementary, Middle, and High School Principal
Overall Score: 69 | Typical Education: Master’s
An elementary, middle, and high school principal will oversee the daily and long term operations of a given educational institution. They ensure that financial resources are allocated in a way to best serve the students academically … learn more
Median Salary: $90,410 | Salary Span: $72,240
Job Outlook: 6% | # of New Jobs: 14,000
#50 Loan Officer
Overall Score: 69 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s
Real-estate and credit loans go through a loan officer for evaluation or authorization. They may also assist clients with various loan repayment options … learn more
Median Salary: $63,430 | Salary Span: $97,760
Job Outlook: 8% | # of New Jobs: 24,500