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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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