Looking to take your career in a new direction? Here’s a look at some of the hottest fields to be in right now. The team at Glassdoor, a website that compiles company and job information based on reporting from actual employees, has ranked the top jobs to have this year.

Their report ranks positions based on median salary, number of job openings, and opportunities for career advancement. Most of the jobs cracking the top 25 tend to be in Technology, Marketing, Healthcare, and Human Resources.

Workopolis’ own recent analysis of requirements listed in job descriptions found that most of the skills trending upwards for demand indicate increased hiring in the Technology, Healthcare, and Data Analytics sectors. The best job to have in 2016, according the folks at Glassdoor? Data Scientist.

The best jobs of 2016

25. Software Architect
(Median Base Salary: $130,000)
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24. Electrical Engineer
(Median Base Salary: $76,900)
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23. Nurse Practitioner
(Median Base Salary: $99,500)
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22. Construction Superintendent
(Median Base Salary: $78,000)
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21. Consultant
(Median Base Salary: $84,000)
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20. Technical Account Manager
(Median Base Salary: $69,548)
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19. Strategy Manager
(Median Base Salary: $130,000)
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18. UX Designer
(Median Base Salary: $91,800)
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17. Business Development Manager
(Median Base Salary: $80,000)
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16. Finance Manager
(Median Base Salary: $115,000)
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15. QA Manager
(Median Base Salary: $85,000)
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14. Marketing Manager
(Median Base Salary: $90,000)
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13. Product Marketing Manager
(Median Base Salary: $115,000)
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12. Software Development Manager
(Median Base Salary: $135,000)
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11. Analytics Manager
(Median Base Salary: $105,000)
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10. Audit Manager
(Median Base Salary: $95,000)
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09. Software Engineer
(Median Base Salary: $95,000)
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08. Product Manager
(Median Base Salary: $106,680)
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07. Physician Assistant
(Median Base Salary: $97,000)
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06. HR Manager
(Median Base Salary: $85,000)
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05. Mobile Developer
(Median Base Salary: $90,000)
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04. Engagement Manager
(Median Base Salary: $125,000)
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03. Solutions Architect
(Median Base Salary: $119,500)
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02. Tax Manager
(Median Base Salary: $108,000)
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01. Data Scientist
(Median Base Salary: $116,840)
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Glassdoor compiled the rankings by weighing three factors equally: earning potential (median annual base salary), career potential, and the number of job openings. Salary data comes from Glassdoor members in those roles reporting their earnings. By that same measure, which jobs ranked the lowest for earnings, openings, and opportunities for advancement?

The worst jobs of 2016

  • Guest services manager
  • Account payable specialist
  • Insurance agent
  • Reporter

Read the full report and methodology over at Glassdoor.com

 

See also:

Canada’s best (and worst) place for finding a job right now

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