Monday, September 10, 2012

U.S. News and World Report Best Jobs

U.S. News and World Report each year lists its Best 25 Jobs. Look at the Best 25 Jobs of 2012 and see if you can find one that matches your skills, abilities and career interests. If you do, start planning now for the training you need. Most of these jobs will be around for many years.

The annual rankings are based on factors like salary, job satisfaction, employment rates and projected growth. Some positions require years of schooling; others require little training at all.

No.1 Registered Nurse Salary: $44,190-$95,130

No.2 Software Developer Salary: $87,790-$154,360

No.3 Pharmacist Salary: $82,090-$138,620

No.4 Medical Assistant Salary: $20,810-$40,190

No.5 Database Administrator Salary: $115,660-$141,570

No.6 Web Developer Salary: $43,190-$119,940

No.7 Computer Systems Analyst Salary: $48,360-$119,070

No.8 Physical Therapist Salary: $53,620-$107,920

No.9 Computer Programmer Salary: $40,820-$114,180

No.10 Occupational Therapist Salary: $48,920-$102,520

No.11 Maintenance and Repair Worker Salary: $20,800-$56,090

No.12 Elementary School Teacher Salary: $34,390-$80,140

No.13 Clinical Laboratory Technician Salary: $24,210-$56,040

No.14 Speech-Language Pathologist Salary: $42,970-$103,630

No.15 Paramedic Salary: $19,170-$51,370

No.16 Meeting, Convention & Event Planner Salary: $27,090-$76,840

No.17 School Counselor Salary: $31,360-$86,250

No.18 Social Worker Salary: $26,170-$68,030

No.19 Sports Coach Salary: $16,380-$63,720

No.20 Sales Representative Salary: $26,970-$108,750

No.21 Accountant Salary: $38,940-$106,880

No.22 Receptionist Salary: $17,560-$36,910

No.23 Financial Adviser Salary: $32,660-$166,400

No.24 Customer Service Representative Salary: $19,550-$49,320

No.25 HR Specialist Salary: $31,110-$89,490

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