Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Not All Jobs Are Created Equal: 10 Best Jobs of 2012

Not All Jobs Are Created Equal: 10 Best Jobs of 2012

There are a few jobs out there today that are absolutely golden. Not just because of wages, which is also important, but there are other things that make jobs awesome as well. The following list of jobs is ranked by the following criteria: work environment, physical demands, job outlook, income levels and stress. After all a job has to make you money, but it has to make you happy too. Here are the ten highest ranked jobs in the U.S. for meeting all these standards. 


1. Software Developer
Median Salary -$82,400
Top Pay - $118,000
Job Growth - 32% in the next 10 years

Any job in technology is a good one in today's day and age. Software developers design, debug, and test new computer applications. These guys are in charge of new computer software, apps for iPhones and tablets and many other things that keep technology the fastest growing enterprise. 

2. Physical Therapist
Median Salary -$75,000
Top Pay -$97,000
Job Growth -30% in the next 10 years

Jobs in the Health Care Industry are rapidly growing and they always will be because we will always need qualified health care professionals to help us. Physical Therapists work with patients to help their bodies recover. They also work with patients with chronic illnesses handle and cope with their pain.

3. Financial Advisor
Median Salary -$93,000
Top Pay -$200,000
Job Growth -30% in the next 10 years

There will always be jobs in the financial field as long as there is money, so this is a pretty solid field to work in if you are good with numbers. Financial advisors help people handle their money. They set up investments, retirement funds, insurance policies, and taxes. Most financial planners are self employed and work on their own schedules which can be another added bonus.

4. Civil Engineer
Median Salary -$74,000
Top Pay -$110,000
Job Growth -24% in the next 10 years

Civil Engineers are responsible for the design of our cities. They design and build tunnels, bridges, and sewage and water systems. As long as people will need places to live there will be a need for civil engineers so you can count on job security for sure. 

5. Marketing Specialist
Median Salary -$52,000
Top Pay -$79,000
Job Growth -28% in the next 10 years

Marketing specialists find the best ways to promote products or services. Online marketing is a big area in this field. Marketing specialists can work in broad areas or they can focus on a specialized field. 

6. Management Consultant
Median Salary -$111,000
Top Pay -$200,000
Job Growth -24% in the next 10 years

Management Consultants work with large companies. They come in and help the company cut costs and increase productivity. They do training for managers to better lead teams. Management consultants can come in and totally change a company for the better. 

7. Information Technology Consultants
Median Salary -$96,000
Top Pay -$154,000
Job Growth -20% in the next 10 years

IT Consultants improve and manage computer systems for companies. They handle all the computers for the company, all the updates and upkeep that are required and data management. 

8. Database Administrators
Median Salary -$86,000
Top Pay -$121,000
Job Growth -20% in the next 10 years

Database administrators handle the data for an entire company. They keep the data safe and accessible for those that need it. They fix data systems when they are faulty or break. Database administrators are high in demand these days because most large companies out there use internet based data systems that need to be handled. 

9. Financial Analyst
Median Salary -$62,000
Top Pay -$91,000
Job Growth -20% in the next 10 years

Financial analysts help companies handle their finances. They can be very important to companies when consulting about where and what to spend the companies money on to make it a more profitable business. 

10. Environmental Engineer
Median Salary -$81,000
Top Pay -$113,000
Job Growth -31% in the next 10 years

Environmental engineers solve the world’s problems like pollution, recycling and waste management. They come up with creative and innovative solutions to the problems that are out there. They use their knowledge to make the world a better place for all of us.






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