The 13 fastest growing careers that pay over $100K revealed by the Department of Labor
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- New research from the US Department of Labor identifies 13 fastest-growing, highest-paying careers in the US, with roles in engineering, product management, healthcare, and data security all earning over $100,000 annually.
- Healthcare is the second-fastest-growing sector by job creation, expected to add about 2.2 million jobs through 2035, driven by an aging population and rising chronic health conditions.
- Nurse practitioner roles are projected to grow 41% by 2035, the fastest among all occupations, with a median salary of $132,000, while physician assistants earn nearly $136,000 annually.
- Despite AI-related layoffs impacting entry-level tech, finance, and manufacturing jobs, demand remains strong for cybersecurity specialists and data scientists, with data scientist roles growing 34.6% and median salaries around $120,230.
- The US unemployment rate dropped to 4.1% in July 2024, its lowest this year, but the labor force has shrunk to pandemic-era lows, reflecting ongoing shifts in workforce participation.
