Healthcare jobs took up 40 percent of the list. U.S. News & World Report bases its rankings on jobs’ ability to meet employment concerns, such as job prospects, work-life balance, advancement opportunities, employment rate and salary expectations.
Healthcare didn’t snag the top spot, however. This was the first year that accolade went to the tech field: Software developers have the #1 job for the year.
Below are 20 of the top-ranking healthcare jobs, with ranks noted in parentheses.
• Dentist (3)
• Nurse practitioner (4)
• Pharmacist (5)
• Registered nurse (6)
• Physical therapist (7)
• Physician (8)
• Dental hygienist (10)
• Physician assistant (13)
• Occupational therapist (14)
• Phlebotomist (16)
• Physical therapist assistant (17)
• Occupational therapist assistant (21)
• Clinical laboratory technician (22)
• Dietician and nutritionist (25)
• Esthetician (29)
• Respiratory therapist (32)
• Epidemiologist (33)
• Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse (38)
• Medical assistant (45)
• Medical equipment repairer (47)
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