Top 100 Careers: 76 – 100

Career #76 – #100

Review the tail end of the top 100 careers. This segment covers careers #76 through #100.  Commercial pilots, financial examiners, and commercial and industrial designers are found in this segment. See which careers came in on the #1 spot of the list of best careers.

The highest score using our ranking system is 100

 Commercial Pilot

#76  Commercial Pilot

Overall Score: 63 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

People, packages, and cargo that have to fly for transportation rely on commercial pilots to get them to their destination safely. They have the challenging and rewarding job of flying multi-engine aircraft from one destination to the next … learn more

Median Salary: $76,150  | Salary Span: $113,090

Job Outlook: 10% | # of New Jobs: 4,500

 Financial Examiner

#77  Financial Examiner

Overall Score: 63 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

The laws and regulations that surround financial institutions are enforced by financial examiners. They analyze the records of various institutions to make certain that financial laws are followed … learn more

Median Salary: $78,010  | Salary Span: $103,090

Job Outlook: 10% | # of New Jobs: 3,700

 Commercial and Industrial Design

#78  Commercial and Industrial Design

Overall Score: 63 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

Just about everything and anything from cars to children’s toys are developed and designed by commercial and industrial designers. They ensure that products are created to be both functional and appealing … learn more

Median Salary: $67,130  | Salary Span: $67,100

Job Outlook: 2% | # of New Jobs: 39,200

 Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative

#79  Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representative

Overall Score: 63 | Typical Education: High School

Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives communicate the logistics of selling goods for manufacturers to various businesses … learn more

Median Salary: $59,080  | Salary Span: $91,170

Job Outlook: 7% | # of New Jobs: 117,200

 Occupational Therapy Assistants

#80  Occupational Therapy Assistants

Overall Score: 63 | Typical Education: Associate’s

Occupational therapy assistants work under the direction of an occupation therapist to aid clients in rehabilitative activities … learn more

Median Salary: $57,870  | Salary Span: $39,640

Job Outlook: 43% | # of New Jobs: 14,100

 Computer Network Support Specialist

#81  Computer Network Support Specialist

Overall Score: 63 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

The security and overall integrity of a company’s network system rely on computer network support specialists to keep systems functioning safely and efficiently … learn more

Median Salary: $62,250  | Salary Span: $69,960

Job Outlook: 8% | # of New Jobs: 13,600

 Medical & Clinical Lab Technologist

#82  Medical and Clinical Lab Technologist

Overall Score: 62 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

Medical and clinical lab technologists work behind the scenes to analyze results of scientific tests performed on blood and bodily fluids … learn more

Median Salary: $60,520  | Salary Span: $42,790

Job Outlook: 14% | # of New Jobs: 23,100

 Dietician & Nutritionist

#83  Dietitian and Nutritionist

Overall Score: 62 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

The duties of dietitians and nutritionists largely include educating clients on proper dietary standards and creating meal plans to help guide clients toward healthy eating habits … learn more

Median Salary: $57,910  | Salary Span: $45,710

Job Outlook: 16% | # of New Jobs: 11,000

 Physicist

#84  Physicist

Overall Score: 61 | Typical Education: Doctorate

Physicists work hard conducting research to create, backup, or discredit scientific theories and laws … learn more

Median Salary: $111,580  | Salary Span: $129,620

Job Outlook: 8% | # of New Jobs: 1,400

 Human Resources Specialist

#85  Human Resources Specialist

Overall Score: 61 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

Companies typically hire a human resources specialist to maintain records pertaining to changes in employment. They also ensure new and existing employees learn company policies and standards … learn more

Median Salary: $58,350  | Salary Span: $65,800

Job Outlook: 5% | # of New Jobs: 22,000

 Paralegal

#86  Paralegal

Overall Score: 61 | Typical Education: Associate’s

Paralegals assist lawyers in various legal work. They perform tasks ranging from legal research to communicating with clients regarding a case … learn more

Median Salary: $48,810  | Salary Span: $48,340

Job Outlook: 8% | # of New Jobs: 21,200

 EMT’s & Paramedics

#87  EMT’s and Paramedics

Overall Score: 61 | Typical Education: Postsecondary nondegree

When emergencies arise, EMT’s and paramedics relied on to stabilize a patient and safely transport them to a medical facility … learn more

Median Salary: $31,980  | Salary Span: $34,250

Job Outlook: 24% | # of New Jobs: 58,500

 Materials Scientist

#88  Materials Scientist

Overall Score: 60 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

Both natural and man-made materials are researched and studied by materials scientists in order to be manufactured. They focus on understanding the chemical properties of these materials … learn more

Median Salary: $91,000  | Salary Span: $101,570

Job Outlook: 3% | # of New Jobs: 200

 Aerospace Engineer

#89  Aerospace Engineer

Overall Score: 60 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

An aerospace engineer might perform tasks ranging from conducting research to analyzing either a structure itself, or just the materials used in production of a certain structure … learn more

Median Salary: $107,830  | Salary Span: $90,850

Job Outlook: -2% | # of New Jobs: -1600

 Medical Scientist

#90  Medical Scientist

Overall Score: 60 | Typical Education: Doctorate

Medical scientists research components of human diseases in order to gain complete understanding and improve human health … learn more

Median Salary: $82,240 | Salary Span: $110,670

Job Outlook: 8% | # of New Jobs: 9,000

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Emergency Management Directors

#91  Emergency Management Director

Overall Score: 60 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

Emergency management directors ensure that plans are in place if an emergency arises. They will also assess various hazards that may arise in an attempt to avoid emergencies … learn more

Median Salary: $67,330  | Salary Span: $93,180

Job Outlook: 6% | # of New Jobs: 700

 Broadcast News Analyst

#92  Broadcast News Analyst

Overall Score: 60 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

Before news is publicized, it is usually analyzed and interpreted by broadcast news analysts … learn more

Median Salary: $65,530  | Salary Span: $159,830

Job Outlook: -9% | # of New Jobs: -4,800

 Radiation Therapist

#93  Radiation Therapist

Overall Score: 60 | Typical Education: Associate’s

Radiation therapists work with oncology teams to treat diseases with radiation treatment. They operate radiation machines … learn more

Median Salary: $80,220  | Salary Span: $66,890

Job Outlook: 14% | # of New Jobs: 2,300

 Insurance Sales Agent

#94  Insurance Sales Agent

Overall Score: 60 | Typical Education: High School

Insurance is sold by a specially trained insurance sales agent. These professionals help individuals and even companies get adequate insurance for their needs … learn more

Median Salary: $48,200  | Salary Span: $96,260

Job Outlook: 9% | # of New Jobs: 43,500

 Massage Therapist

#95  Massage Therapist

Overall Score: 60 | Typical Education: Postsecondary nondegree

Massage therapists provide clients with massage services, whether just for relaxation or for medical needs … learn more

Median Salary: $38,040  | Salary Span: $56,000

Job Outlook: 22% | # of New Jobs: 36,500

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Radiologic Technologists

#96  Radiologic Technologist

Overall Score: 59 | Typical Education: Associate’s

Radiologic technologists work with radiologists to complete imaging processes such as X-Rays, so a proper diagnosis can be determined … learn more

Median Salary: $58,120  | Salary Span: $43,550

Job Outlook: 9% | # of New Jobs: 20,700

 Computer & Information Research Scientist

#97  Computer and Information Research Scientist

Overall Score: 58 | Typical Education: Doctorate

Computer hardware and software programs are maintained and developed by a team of computer and information research scientists … learn more

Median Salary: $110,620  | Salary Span: $106,310

Job Outlook: 11% | # of New Jobs: 2,700

 Chemist

#98  Chemist

Overall Score: 58 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

Chemists work in a laboratory to develop theories and analyze knowledge regarding qualitative and quantitative chemical processes … learn more

Median Salary: $71,260  | Salary Span: $84,340

Job Outlook: 3% | # of New Jobs: 2,400

 Computer Programmer

#99  Computer Programmer

Overall Score: 58 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

Computer programmers are trained to write code and programs turning computers into functional machines for human use … learn more

Median Salary: $79,530  | Salary Span: $86,350

Job Outlook: -8% | # of New Jobs: -26,500

 Cartographer & Photogrammetrist

#100  Cartographer and Photogrammetrist

Overall Score: 58 | Typical Education: Bachelor’s

Maps used on a day-to-day basis are created by cartographers and photogrammetric technicians. This duo analyzes geographic information to create or enhance mapping systems … learn more

Median Salary: $61,880  | Salary Span: $58,740

Job Outlook: 29% | # of New Jobs: 3,800