We analyzed 785 occupations to identify the best jobs for your future based on current salary and projected job growth over the next 10 years. Here are the top 10 careers in order of pay, from lowest to highest. Take a look.
Market Research Analyst
Median annual salary: $61,816 (All jobs: $43,233)
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 20.9% (All jobs: 8.6%)
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Dental Hygienist
Median annual salary: $73,141
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 19.0%
Speech Language Pathologist
Median annual salary: $73,334
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 21.0%
Physical Therapist
Median annual salary: $83,501
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 30.4%
Computer Systems Analyst
Median annual salary: $85,080
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 22.0%
Personal Financial Adviser
Median annual salary: $86,780
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 23.8%
Health Services Manager
Median annual salary: $93,294
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 17.4%
App Developer
Median annual salary: $97,483
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 21.6%
Nurse Practitioner
Median annual salary: $98,288
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 32.3%
Physician Assistant
Median annual salary: $98,869
Projected job growth, 2016-2026: 28.8%
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