The 25 Best Jobs in America — The Fiscal Times

1. Data Scientist 1. Data Scientist

Job Openings: 1,736
Median Base Salary: $116,840
Career Opportunity: 4.1
Job Score: 4.7

* All information on this list is courtesy of Glassdoor.

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2. Tax Manager 2. Tax Manager

Job Openings: 1,574
Median Base Salary: $108,000
Career Opportunity: 3.9
Job Score: 4.7

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3. Solutions Architect 3. Solutions Architect

Job Openings: 2,906
Median Base Salary: $119,500
Career Opportunity: 3.5
Job Score: 4.6

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4. Engagement Manager 4. Engagement Manager

Job Openings: 1,356
Median Base Salary: $125,000
Career Opportunity: 3.8
Job Score: 4.6

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5. Mobile Developer 5. Mobile Developer

Job Openings: 2,251
Median Base Salary: $90,000
Career Opportunity: 3.8
Job Score: 4.6

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6. HR Manager 6. HR Manager

Job Openings: 3,468
Median Base Salary: $85,000
Career Opportunity: 3.7
Job Score: 4.6

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7. Physician Assistant 7. Physician Assistant

Job Openings: 3,364
Median Base Salary: $97,000
Career Opportunity: 3.5
Job Score: 4.6

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8. Product Manager 8. Product Manager

Job Openings: 6,607
Median Base Salary: $106,680
Career Opportunity: 3.3
Job Score: 4.5

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9. Software Engineer 9. Software Engineer

Job Openings: 49,270
Median Base Salary: $95,000
Career Opportunity: 3.3
Job Score: 4.5

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10. Audit Manager 10. Audit Manager

Job Openings: 1,001
Median Base Salary: $95,000
Career Opportunity: 3.9
Job Score: 4.5

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11. Analytics Manager 11. Analytics Manager

Job Openings: 982
Median Base Salary: $105,000
Career Opportunity: 3.7
Job Score; 4.5

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12. Software Development Manager 12. Software Development Manager

Job Openings 1,199
Median Base Salary $135,000
Career Opportunity 3.4
Job Score 4.4

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13. Product Marketing Manager 13. Product Marketing Manager

Job Openings: 1,111
Median Base Salary: $115,000
Career Opportunity: 3.5
Job Score: 4.4

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14. Marketing Manager 14. Marketing Manager

Job Openings: 2,560
Median Base Salary: $90,000
Career Opportunity: 3.4
Job Score: 4.4

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15. QA Manager 15. QA Manager

Job Openings: 3,749
Median Base Salary: $85,000
Career Opportunity: 3.4
Job Score: 4.4

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16. Finance Manager 16. Finance Manager

Job Openings: 1,632
Median Base Salary: $115,000
Career Opportunity: 3.3
Job Score: 4.3

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17. Business Development Manager 17. Business Development Manager

Job Openings: 2,906
Median Base Salary: $80,000
Career Opportunity: 3.4
Job Score: 4.3

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18. UX Designer 18. UX Designer

Job Openings: 863
Median Base Salary: $91,800
Career Opportunity: 3.6
Job Score: 4.3

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19. Strategy Manager 19. Strategy Manager

Job Openings: 631
Median Base Salary: $130,000
Career Opportunity: 3.7
Job Score: 4.3

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20. Technical Account Manager 20. Technical Account Manager

Job Openings: 1,160
Median Base Salary: $69,548
Career Opportunity: 3.7
Job Score: 4.2

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21. Consultant 21. Consultant

Job Openings: 1,071
Median Base Salary: $84,000
Career Opportunity: 3.4
Job Score: 4.2

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22. Construction Superintendent 22. Construction Superintendent

Job Openings: 1,054
Median Base Salary: $78,000
Career Opportunity: 3.4
Job Score: 4.2

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23. Nurse Practitioner 23. Nurse Practitioner

Job Openings: 5,624
Median Base Salary: $99,500
Career Opportunity: 3.1
Job Score: 4.2

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24. Electrical Engineer 24. Electrical Engineer

Job Openings: 2,516
Median Base Salary: $76,900
Career Opportunity: 3.3
Job Score: 4.2

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25. Software Architect 25. Software Architect

Job Openings: 653
Median Base Salary: $130,000
Career Opportunity: 3.4
Job Score: 4.2

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