Cashiers and Postal workers use to be jobs that were high in demand but as we move toward automation, these jobs will soon become non-existent. We all want to ensure we have a job in the next 5 to 10 years and beyond so we have curated a list of the highest paying jobs of 2021 that ensures job security for the foreseeable future. Coming in at number 1 is Software Developers...
1. Software Developers
a. Projected new positions: 316,000
b. Median Salary: $107,000
c. Educational requirements: Bachelor's
2. Registered Nurses
a. Projected new positions: 221,300
b. Median Salary: $73,300
c. Educational requirements: Bachelor's
3. Financial Managers
a. Projected new positions: 108,000
b. Median Salary: $129,890
c. Educational requirements: Bachelors. MBA is great for maximizing growth potential.
4. General and Operational Managers
a. Projected new positions: 143,800
b. Median Salary: $100,780
c. Educational requirements: Bachelor's
5. Medical and Health Service Managers
a. Projected new positions: 133,210
b. Median Salary: $100,980
c. Educational requirements: Bachelors. Master’s is great for maximizing growth potential.
6. Nurse Practitioners
a. Projected new positions: 110,700
b. Median Salary: $109,800
c. Educational requirements: Master’s
7. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
a. Projected new positions: 130,300
b. Median Salary: $163,790
c. Educational requirements: Bachelor's
8. Management Analysts
a. Projected new positions: 93,800
b. Median Salary: $85,260
c. Educational requirements: Bachelor's
9. Computer and Information Systems Managers
a. Projected new positions: 48,100
b. Median Salary: $146,300
c. Educational requirements: Bachelor's
10. Project Management/Business Operations
a. Projected new positions: 79,800
b. Median Salary: $73,570
c. Educational requirements: Bachelor's