Picking a career in a growing industry may make it easier to land a job.
The good news is that some of these sought-after positions also pay really well.
Career community site Glassdoor recently put together a list of the top 10 jobs that are in high demand and also pay base salaries of at least $100,000.
Below we’ve included the average base salary and projected growth percentage for each job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
1. Psychiatrist
Average base salary: $169,479
Projected to grow 15 percent by 2020 (about as fast as average).
2. Physician
Average base salary: $152,768
Projected to grow 24 percent by 2020 (faster than average).
3. Dentist
Average base salary: $126,134
Projected to grow 21 percent by 2020 (faster than average)
4. Sales Director
Average base salary: $119,758
Projected to grow 12 percent by 2020 (about as fast as average).
5. Engineering Manager
Average base salary: $117,552
Projected to grow 9 percent by 2020 (slower than average)
6. Pharmacist
Average base salary: $107,490
Projected to grow 25 percent by 2020 (faster than average).
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