The Future of Work: Top Jobs with Big Paychecks

Financial Managers

• Average Salary (2024): $161,700
• Expected Raise: 7%
• Job Growth (Next Decade): 15%
• Key Responsibilities: Handling company finances, creating budgets, and offering financial advice.
• Growth Driver: Increasing use of data in finance.

Marketing Managers

• Average Salary (2024): $161,030
• Expected Raise: 6%
• Job Growth (By 2034): 7%
• Key Responsibilities: Overseeing advertising campaigns and using data to measure impact.
• Growth Driver: Shift to online marketing and the need for skilled managers.

Information Security Analysts

• Average Salary (2024): $124,910
• Expected Raise: 6.8%
• Job Growth (By 2034): 29%
• Key Responsibilities: Protecting companies from cyber threats.
• Growth Driver: High demand for cybersecurity across all industries.

Data Scientists

• Average Salary (2024): $122,590
• Expected Raise: 3.7%
• Job Growth (By 2034): 35%
• Key Responsibilities: Analyzing data to aid company decision-making.
• Growth Driver: Increasing data collection and analysis needs.

Hands-On Fields with High Demand

• Registered Nurses, Electrical Power-Line Installers, Aircraft Mechanics
• Key Traits: Specific skills required, less susceptible to AI/automation.
• Growth Driver: Rising demand for specialized skills.