Discovering High-Paying Industries: Opportunities in 2020
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The Booming Medical Sector
Are you considering a career shift? The medical sector continues to thrive, offering numerous opportunities. Health care is not only lucrative but also allows individuals to make a significant impact. With the rising focus on mental health, there is an increasing demand for nurses and other health professionals.
Nurse Practitioner: $107,030 median salary (144,000 new jobs projected from 2016 to 2026)
Physical Therapist: $87,930 median salary (177,000 new jobs projected from 2016 to 2026)
Registered Nurse (RN): $71,730 median salary (2 million new jobs projected from 2016 to 2026)
The Expanding Information Technology Sector
As concerns about data security and usage escalate, the IT industry is experiencing rapid growth. This surge is creating a wealth of opportunities for software developers, information security analysts, and computer systems analysts.
Software Developer: $103,620 median salary (1.2 million new jobs projected from 2016 to 2026)
Information Security Analyst: $98,350 median salary (140,000 new jobs projected from 2016 to 2026)
Computer Systems Analyst: $88,740 median salary (449,000 new jobs projected from 2016 to 2026)
Data Analyst: $58,987 median salary
The Steady Engineering Field
Engineering remains a reliable career path, with continued growth as our world becomes increasingly complex. Engineers play a vital role in simplifying these complexities for everyday people.
Computer Hardware Engineers: $114,600 median salary (212,000 new jobs projected from 2016 to 2026)
Biomedical Engineer: $88,550 median salary (16,000 new jobs projected from 2016 to 2026)
Mechanical Engineering Specialist: $87,370 median salary (212,000 new jobs projected from 2016 to 2026)
Electronics Engineering Technician: $64,330 median salary (120,000 new jobs projected from 2016 to 2026)
Mechanical Engineering Technician: $56,250 median salary (42,000 new jobs projected from 2016 to 2026)
This overview does not capture all potential career paths. Regardless of where you choose to work in 2020, pursue your passion with enthusiasm.
The first video explores nine high-paying online jobs that can be done from home, highlighting flexible career options in 2020.
The second video presents the top ten highest-paying jobs anticipated in 2025, providing insights into future career opportunities.
About the Author
Justin Alvey is a seasoned software engineer with experience in satellite technology, having contributed to three different satellite teams at NASA. Growing up in Detroit, he launched his first business, a landscaping service, at the age of 15 while still in high school. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, he is currently pursuing an online Master’s in Computer Science. Justin is passionate about entrepreneurship, programming, space, technology, and writing, and he enjoys sunny weather.