High Demand Career Choice
Hi ya'll I wanted to take a look at career choices that are in high demand and pays well. Most of these careers requires licensure in order for you to practice in them. Becoming knowledgeable about people needs, the shape of the world and the economy should bring awareness in your career choice whether you are going to college or getting a trade or if you currently have a career and you are looking to change career paths.
This year, jobs in health care, technology and business dominated the top spots.
Occupational Therapist
Industry: Health care
Median salary: $96,370
Unemployment rate: N/A
Job growth: 11.1%, or 16,800 new jobs by 2033
Occupational therapists help patients manage or regain the skills needed to complete daily tasks, such as getting dressed or tackling household chores. These professionals evaluate, observe and develop plans for their patients to follow. A robust median salary and strong job growth may make this an appealing profession to job seekers.
Veterinary Technologist and Technician
Industry: Health care
Median salary: $43,740
Unemployment rate: 0.5%
Job growth: 19.3%, or 24,300 new jobs by 2033
Veterinary technologists and technicians provide vital support and medical care for animals in a health care setting such as a veterinary office or animal shelter. Job duties may include running lab tests and preparing animals for surgery.
Industrial engineers design systems, such as the mail system or customer service queues, to ensure they run efficiently. They do this by optimizing the use of workers, machines, materials and information.Within the field, some industrial engineers hold various job titles with specific focuses, including manufacturing engineer, validation engineer and human factor engineer.The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 12.2% employment growth for industrial engineers between 2023 and 2033. In that period, an estimated 40,900 jobs should open .
Nurse anesthetists are highly trained professionals who provide care and deliver anesthesia before medical procedures. They may monitor a patient during surgery and collaborate with a medical team. By 2025, all new certified registered nurse anesthetists must complete a doctorate degree, which is an increase over educational requirements from previous years. In general, there is strong demand for these highly paid professionals.
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
Industry: Social services
Median salary: $53,710
Unemployment rate: 1.1%
Job growth: 18.8%, or 84,500 new jobs by 2033
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors guide clients through treatments related to addictions, mental health conditions and other problems. They may work in health care settings and coordinate treatment plans with physicians, psychologists and social workers.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Industry: Health care
Median salary: $89,290
Unemployment rate: 1.6%
Job growth: 18.4%, or 33,300 new jobs by 2033
These health care professionals evaluate and treat patients with speech, language and other disorders. They may work in medical facilities or educational centers, providing counseling and treatment for
Medical and Health Services Manager
Industry: Health care support
Median salary: $110,680
Unemployment rate: 1.5%
Job growth: 28.5%, or 160,600 new jobs by 2033
Medical and health services managers focus on the administrative and management work required to run a medical facility or health care office. They may develop work schedules or manage financial tasks, working in places such as hospitals, nursing homes or group practices. This is the only profession in the health care support industry that landed in the top 25.
Financial Manager
Industry: Business
Median salary: $156,100
Unemployment rate: 1.4%
Job growth: 16.5%, or 138,300 new jobs by 2033
Financial managers claim the top business-sector job on the U.S. News Best Jobs list. These money pros manage the financial activities of a business or organization, analyzing data, pinpointing trends and advising business leaders.
IT Manager
Industry: Technology
Median salary: $169,510
Unemployment rate: 1.4%
Job growth: 17.4%, or 106,900 new jobs by 2033
IT managers help steer an organization's use of computers and other technologies, analyzing hardware and software needs, planning upgrades and tallying technology costs. IT refers to information technology. For this important work, they earn a median salary well into the six figures.
Are you currently in one of these professions that were mentioned? Does it bring you satisfaction? What led you into choosing the career path that you took? Is there anything you can do better in your career or how do you balance your personal life with your work obligations? I would love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to comment your thoughts on this topic.
