When you’re looking for a new job, there are a variety of things to consider — including flexibility, work environment, job satisfaction, growth potential and more — depending on your situation.
Salary is most important factor for nearly 70% of job seekers
In general, there’s typically one significant factor that most people look for in any new job opportunity: more money — and for some, it’s the most important factor in making a career change.
In fact, according to the job and salary website Glassdoor, salary and compensation are the biggest considerations for 68% of job seekers.
And whether you’re looking for a job in your current industry or ready to try something completely new, doing some research on potential opportunities can help you decide the right path for your career.
So if you want to earn more money and get into a career with more growth potential, where do you start your search?
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After analyzing salary reports from companies across several different industries, Glassdoor recently released its third-annual ranking of the highest-paying opportunities in America right now.
And it may not come as a surprise that the list is dominated by technology-related jobs, as well as careers in health care and finance.
“With nearly half the list comprised of jobs in the tech and health care industries, this report reinforces that higher salaries are found in America’s fastest job-creating sectors, which require higher education and in-demand skill sets,” said Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, Glassdoor’s chief economist.
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Top 25 highest-paying jobs in America
Here’s a look at the highest-paying jobs, median salary and number of job openings available.
1. Physician
- Median Base Salary: $187,876
- Number of Job Openings: 7,770
- Median Base Salary: $149,064
- Number of Job Openings: 2,370
- Median Base Salary: $139,272
- Number of Job Openings: 525
- Median Base Salary: $132,842
- Number of Job Openings: 391
5. Pharmacist
- Median Base Salary: $125,847
- Number of Job Openings: 5,496
- Median Base Salary: $112,560
- Number of Job Openings: 1,320
- Median Base Salary: $112,529
- Number of Job Openings: 13,547
8. Applications Development Manager
- Median Base Salary: $112,045
- Number of Job Openings: 516
9. R&D Manager
- Median Base Salary: $111,905
- Number of Job Openings: 185
- Median Base Salary: $110,855
- Number of Job Openings: 259
11. Software Engineering Manager
- Median Base Salary: $109,350
- Number of Job Openings: 1,011
12. IT Architect
- Median Base Salary: $105,303
- Number of Job Openings: 250
- Median Base Salary: $104,754
- Number of Job Openings: 1,147
- Median Base Salary: $104,144
- Number of Job Openings: 12,566
- Median Base Salary: $102,678
- Number of Job Openings: 4,174
16. Data Architect
- Median Base Salary: $102,091
- Number of Job Openings: 1,438
17. Actuary
- Median Base Salary: $99,507
- Number of Job Openings: 463
- Median Base Salary: $98,883
- Number of Job Openings: 250
19. UX Manager
- Median Base Salary: $98,353
- Number of Job Openings: 263
- Median Base Salary: $97,873
- Number of Job Openings: 1,167
21. Plant Manager
- Median Base Salary: $97,189
- Number of Job Openings: 1,286
22. Scrum Master
- Median Base Salary: $95,167
- Number of Job Openings: 2,072
23. Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
- Median Base Salary: $94,862
- Number of Job Openings: 501
24. Nuclear Engineer
- Median Base Salary: $94,852
- Number of Job Openings: 155
25. Attorney
- Median Base Salary: $94,695
- Number of Job Openings: 1,010
