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

 Attorney

#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

 Web Developer

#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

 Producer/Director

#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

 Biomedical Engineer

#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

 Network & Computer Systems Administrator

#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

Accountant at laptop

 Accountant

#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

 Postsecondary School Teacher

#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

 Registered Nurse

#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

 Dental Hygienist

#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

 Statistician

#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

 Speech-Language Pathologist

#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

 School Psychologist

#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

 Film and Video Editor

#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

 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

#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

 Petroleum Engineer

#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

 Geoscientist

#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

 Occupational Therapist

#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

 Physical Therapist Assistant

#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

 Psychiatrist

#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

 Art Director

#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

 Logistician

#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

 Physical Therapist

#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

 Market Research Analyst

#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

 Principal

#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

 Loan Officer

#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