After all the New Year’s hype has died down and winter is still dragging along, many people start to feel a little blah about life — maybe you’ve fallen behind on your goals to get healthier, better budget your money or just make a few lifestyle changes that never happened.
If that sounds familiar, it’s probably time for a change! Take a step back and reevaluate your life — what’s going great and where could you use a little more fulfillment?
Very often, a new job can be that much needed catalyst that adds a little pep in your step (and your wallet)!
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Is it time for a new job?
According to a recent survey from Glassdoor, 45% of people say they are currently job searching or plan to look for a job this year.
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 on the right path for your career.
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Glassdoor analyzed various positions and industries to determine the top 25 best jobs in America — using three main factors: number of job openings, salary and career opportunities rating.
Here’s a look at the jobs with the highest overall ratings.
The top 25 best jobs in America
25. Compliance Manager
- Job Score: 4.3 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 1,104
- Median Base Salary: $100,000
24. Nurse Manager
- Job Score: 4.3 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 1,756
- Median Base Salary: $77,000
23. Controls Engineer
- Job Score: 4.3 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 1,756
- Median Base Salary: $75,400
22. QA Manager
- Job Score: 4.3 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 2,531
- Median Base Salary: $92,000
21. Communications Manager
- Job Score: 4.3 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 1,332
- Median Base Salary: $82,000
20. Mechanical Engineer
- Job Score: 4.3 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 3,383
- Median Base Salary: $76,000
19. Finance Manager
- Job Score: 4.3 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 3,142
- Median Base Salary: $116,000
18. Supply Chain Manager
- Job Score: 4.3 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 1,270
- Median Base Salary: $100,000
17. Corporate Recruiter
- Job Score: 4.3 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 2,858
- Median Base Salary: $60,000
16. Software Engineer
- Job Score: 4.3 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 17,085
- Median Base Salary: $101,000
15. Nurse Practitioner
- Job Score: 4.3 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 15,634
- Median Base Salary: $100,000
14. Electrical Engineer
- Job Score: 4.4 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 3,643
- Median Base Salary: $78,000
13. Audit Manager
- Job Score: 4.4 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 1,887
- Median Base Salary: $98,000
12. Occupational Therapist
- Job Score: 4.4 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 14,897
- Median Base Salary: $72,000
11. Marketing Manager
- Job Score: 4.4 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 3,875
- Median Base Salary: $90,000
10. Solutions Architect
- Job Score: 4.4 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 2,232
- Median Base Salary: $125,000
9. UX Designer
- Job Score: 4.4 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 1,691
- Median Base Salary: $92,000
8. Strategy Manager
- Job Score: 4.5 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 1,184
- Median Base Salary: $130,000
7. Database Administrator
- Job Score: 4.5 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 2,877
- Median Base Salary: $93,000
6. HR Manager
- Job Score: 4.6 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 4,339
- Median Base Salary: $85,000
5. Analytics Manager
- Job Score: 4.6 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 1,985
- Median Base Salary: $112,000
4. Tax Manager
- Job Score: 4.7 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 3,137
- Median Base Salary: $110,000
3. Data Engineer
- Job Score: 4.7 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 2,599
- Median Base Salary: $106,000
2. DevOps Engineer
- Job Score: 4.7 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 2,725
- Median Base Salary: $110,000
1. Data Scientist
- Job Score: 4.8 out of 5
- Number of Job Openings: 4,184
- Median Base Salary: $110,000
See the full report from Glassdoor.
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