Health Care, Tech Jobs Top List Of Highest-Paying Work In U.S.

MILL VALLEY, Calif. (CBS Local) – Americans eager for a high-paying job might want to focus on two industries: health care and technology. That’s because 18 out of the 25 highest-paying jobs are within those two sectors, according to a new analysis of salary data from employment site Glassdoor. The study analyzed data for job titles with at least 100 salary reports each. Many of the occupations highlighted by Glassdoor require years of training and study, which may prove impractical for those considering a mid-career shift. Yet there are some tech jobs open to those willing to get training or to acquire skills through hands-on experience, such as data scientist, said Amanda Stansell, an economic research analyst at Glassdoor. “Job-seekers can look at the people in these roles and see how did they get to these roles and ask, ‘Do I want to invest in these degrees?'” Stansell said. “We know that pay is one of the most important factors when people are looking at jobs.” Yet research also indicates that pay isn’t what keeps workers happy. Once they are working in their new roles, employees say they’re most satisfied by issues such as trust in senior leadership and workplace culture. The jobs on Glassdoor’s list are likely to continue to provide high salaries for years to come because of demographic changes, the company said. For instance, the aging of the American population is creating more demand for health care workers...
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