In this article, read and find out the 10 best jobs in the U.S. for 2023. Most of these jobs reportedly pay over $100,000!
Despite the recent unemployment and employment freeze, 2023 still started with a tight job market. In December 2022, the unemployment rate declined to 3.5%, the lowest it has been in 5 decades. On the other hand, the demand for labor remained high. This means that individuals who want to apply for jobs have a better selection of job opportunities.
According to Smith, the most in-demand jobs have some characteristics in common. Most of these jobs have competitive salaries, a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities for career growth. On January 10, the U.S. News and World Report announced 100 of the best jobs in the U.S. for 2023. The ranking focused on jobs with the largest predicted growth from this year until 2031. It also considered the average salary, unemployment rate, work-life balance, stress levels, and other factors.
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According to Smith, the following are 10 of the best jobs in the U.S. for 2023 (in order of highest average salary):
Dentist
Average Salary: $160,370
Predicted Job Growth by 2031: 7,700 positions
Education Requirements: Doctorate degree
IT Manager
Average Salary: $159,010
Predicted Job Growth by 2031: 82,400 positions
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Financial Manager
Average Salary: $131,710
Predicted Job Growth by 2031: 123,100 positions
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Physician Assistant
Average Salary: $121,530
Predicted Job Growth by 2031: 38,400 positions
Education Requirements: Master’s degree
Software Developer
Average Salary: $120,730
Predicted Job Growth by 2031: 370,600 positions
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Nurse Practitioner
Average Salary: $120,680
Predicted Job Growth by 2031: 112,700 positions
Education Requirements: Master’s degree
Information Security Analyst
Average Salary: $102,600
Predicted Job Growth by 2031: 56,500 positions
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Medical and Health Services Manager
Average Salary: $101,340
Predicted Job Growth by 2031: 136,200 positions
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Physical Therapist
Average Salary: $95,620
Predicted Job Growth by 2031: 40,400 positions
Education Requirements: Doctorate degree
Web Developer
Average Salary: $77,030
Predicted Job Growth by 2031: 28,900 positions
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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