Best Paying Jobs of 2020
Healthcare jobs remain some of the highest paying jobs in 2020, according to U.S. News & World Report. While high paying jobs are often a leading priority for job seekers, many job seekers don’t consider it so important. If the salary is important to you, check out this list of the best paying jobs of 2020, ranked by the average salary.
The best paying job of 2020 is an Anesthesiologist, making a mean salary of $208,000. In fact, the healthcare industry overtakes the top 11 out of 25 spots overall. With a high salary, comes the high cost of education, but for those who graduate, it can pay off.
More than half of the jobs on the list require a doctorate degree, which all of the top 10 best-paying jobs of 2020 require, along with #14, a Podiatrist at a median salary of $129, 550, #14, a Lawyer with a median salary of $120,910, a Pharmacist at #21 and a median salary of $126,120, and an Optometrist placed at #23 and a median salary of $111,790. The other positions listed include 9 spots that require a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 that require a Master’s.
The best paying job of 2020 that isn’t healthcare-related is a Petroleum Engineer. A Petroleum Engineer designs systems that extract oil from reservoirs, as well as evaluate and refine those systems to make them better. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 2.6% employment growth for Petroleum Engineers between 2018 and 2028, and in that time period, an estimated 900 jobs are projected to open up.
Beyond a focus on the healthcare industry and this article compiled by the U.S. News & World Report, we are going to expand into the ever-rising Tech Industry after we reveal the top 25 best-paying jobs of 2020.
Here’s top 25 list of best-paying jobs of 2020 according to the U.S. News & World Report:
#25 Political Scientist
Median Salary: $117,570
Education Needed: Master’s
Projected Employment Growth*: 5.3%
#24 Actuary
Median Salary: $102,880
Education Needed: Bachelor’s
Projected Employment Growth*: 20.1%
#23 Optometrist
Median Salary: $111,790
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 9.5%
#22 Financial Advisor
Median Salary: $88,890
Education Needed: Bachelor’s
Projected Employment Growth*: 7.0%
#21 Pharmacist
Median Salary: $126,120
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 0.0%
#20 Business Operations Manager
Median Salary: $100,930
Education Needed: Bachelor’s
Projected Employment Growth*: 6.9%
#19 Sales Manager
Median Salary: $124,220
Education Needed: Bachelor’s
Projected Employment Growth*: 5.1%
#18 Lawyer
Median Salary: $120,910
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 6.1%
#17 Pilot
Median Salary: $115,670
Education Needed: Bachelor’s
Projected Employment Growth*: 5.6%
#16 Financial Manager
Median Salary: $127,990
Education Needed: Bachelor’s
Projected Employment Growth*: 16.0%
#15 Marketing Manager
Median Salary: $134,290
Education Needed: Bachelor’s
Projected Employment Growth*: 8.1%
#14 Podiatrist
Median Salary: $129,550
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 6.0%
#13 IT Manager
Median Salary: $142,530
Education Needed: Bachelor’s
Projected Employment Growth*: 11.3%
#12 Petroleum Engineer
Median Salary: $137,170
Education Needed: Bachelor’s
Projected Employment Growth*: 2.6%
#11 Nurse Anesthetist
Median Salary: $167,950
Education Needed: Master’s
Projected Employment Growth*: 17.0%
#10 Dentist
Median Salary: $151,850
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 7.6%
#9 Pediatrician
Median Salary: $170,560
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 2.2%
#8 Prosthodontist
Median Salary: $176,540
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 7.3%
#7 Physician
Median Salary: $194,500
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 3.7%
#6 Psychiatrist
Median Salary: $208,000
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 15.8%
#5 Orthodontist
Median Salary: $208,000
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 7.3%
#4 Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Median Salary: $208,000
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 2.3%
#3 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Median Salary: $208,000
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 7.4%
#2 Surgeon
Median Salary: $208,000
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 1.2%
#1 Anesthesiologist
Median Salary: $208,000
Education Needed: Doctorate
Projected Employment Growth*: 4.5%
**Projected by The Bureau of Labor Statistics between 2018 and 2028**
The Best Paying Tech Industry Jobs of 2020
Over just a few years, the technology industry has dominated the world, leading to an increase in opportunities for tech professionals. According to an article written by Edureka, in 2019 alone, the IT industry grew over 8% compared to previous years, boosting its revenue to $167 billion. It’s because of this that the tech industry remains a leading employment ecosystem.
According to this article, here are the top 10 best-paying tech jobs of 2020:
10. Full-Stack Developer
Average Salary: $112,253
Skills Required: Frontend & Backend Development, Version Control, Development & Hosting
9. Sr. DevOps Engineer
Average Salary: $114,413
Skills Required: Programming Skills, Knowledge of DevOps Tools, Continuous Integration Skills, and Source Control System & Containers
8. AI/ML Engineer
Average Salary: $125,000
Skills Required: Machine Learning, Python, Statistics, Data Science
7. Data Scientist
Average Salary: $133,235
Skills Required: Programming Skills, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, AI, and Knowledge of Statistical Analysis
6. IT Program Manager
Average Salary: $136,000
Skills Required: Programming Skills, Communication Skills, Risk Management, and Leadership Skills
5. Software Architect
Average Salary: $139,463
Skills Required: Knowledge of SDLC and SOA, Design Skills, Programming Skills, and Data Design and Modeling
4. Data/Network Security Engineer
Average Salary: $143,250
Skills Required: Software Analytics Skills, Virtualization Software & Monitoring, Understanding of Operating Systems, and Knowledge of Computer Networks
3. Enterprise Architect
Average Salary: $151,357
Skills Required: Data Analysis, Data Design & Modeling, Dava Visualization, and Knowledge of UML
2. Cloud Architect
Average Salary: $154,428
Skills Required: Networking, Data Storage, Cloud Specific Pattern Tech, and OS Knowledge such as Linux, Mac, and Windows
1. Blockchain Engineer
Average Salary: $157,893
Skills Required: Data Structures, Web Development, Smart Contract Development, and Cryptography
Best Paying Jobs of 2020
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