The Best 25 Jobs of 2012 Rankings|Work
These 25 high-opportunity jobs have competitive salaries and strong job satisfaction
All of the occupations on our Best Jobs of 2012 list are outstanding, but the top 25 make for a particularly great career choice. We’ve ranked them by comparing their projected growth up to the year 2020 with the current employment rates of the industry to which they belong. Other components that contributed to each job’s overall score and rank include its average salary, predicted job prospects, and a quantitative assessment of the job satisfaction of those who are currently or have previously worked in the profession. Here’s our list of the top 25 jobs of 2012:
1 Registered Nurse
Salary:$44,190-$95,130
Also ranked in: Best Healthcare Jobs
2 Software Developer
Salary: $87,790-$54,360
Also ranked in: Best Technology Jobs
3 Pharmacist
Salary: $82,090-$138,620
Also ranked in: Best Healthcare Jobs
4 Medical Assistant
Salary: $20,810-$40,190
Also ranked in: Best Healthcare Jobs
5 Database Administrator
Salary: $115,660-$41,570
Also ranked in: Best Technology Jobs
6 Web Developer
Salary: $43,190-$119,940
Also ranked in: Best Technology Jobs
7 Computer Systems Analyst
Salary: $48,360-$119,070
Also ranked in: Best Technology Jobs
8 Physical Therapist
Salary: $53,620-$107,920
Also ranked in: Best Healthcare Jobs
9 Computer Programmer
Salary: $40,820-$114,180
Also ranked in: Best Technology Jobs
10 Occupational Therapist
Salary: $48,920-$102,520
Also ranked in: Best Healthcare Jobs
11 Maintenance and Repair Worker
Salary: $20,800-$56,090
Also ranked in: Best Social Services Jobs
12 Elementary School Teacher
Salary: $34,390-$80,140
Also ranked in: Best Social Services Jobs
13 Clinical Laboratory Technician
Salary: $24,210-$56,040
Also ranked in: Best Healthcare Jobs
14 Speech-Language Pathologist
Salary: $42,970-$103,630
Also ranked in: Best Social Services Jobs
15 Paramedic
Salary: $19,710-$51,370
Also ranked in: Best Healthcare Jobs
16 Meeting, Convention & Event Planner
Salary: $27,090-$76,840
Also ranked in: Best Business Jobs
17 School Counselor
Salary: $31,630-$86,250
Also ranked in: Best Social Services Jobs
18 Social Worker
Salary: $26,170-$68,030
Also ranked in: Best Social Services Jobs
19 Sports Coach
Salary: $16,380-$63,720
Also ranked in: Best Social Services Jobs
20 Sales Representative
Salary: $26,970-$108,750
Also ranked in: Best Business Jobs
21 Accountant
Salary: $38,940-$106,880
Also ranked in: Best Business Jobs
22 Receptionist
Salary: $17,560-$36,910
Also ranked in: Best Business Jobs
23 Financial Adviser
Salary: $32,660-$166,400
Also ranked in: Best Business Jobs
24 Customer Service Representative
Salary: $19,550-$49,320
Also ranked in: Best Business Jobs
25 HR Specialist
Salary: $31,110-$89,490
Also ranked in: Best Business Jobs