The Best Jobs To Have in 2017
These are the Top 10 Jobs of 2017 according to U.S. News. These are jobs that pay well, have minimal unemployment, and have many open positions available. If you are trying to decide what you want to be when you grow up, you should consider one of these jobs.
10. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
What does an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon do? Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons perform surgeries on the face, mouth and jaw. They are dentists with additional surgery training. They can do everything from fixing cleft lips to treating facial traumas. They also diagnose and treat head, neck and oral cancer.
Median Salary for an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon: $187,200
9. Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB-GYN)
What does an Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB-GYN) do? Obstetricians and Gynecologists focus on delivering babies and caring for women’s reproductive health. Obstetrics is the surgical field that deals in childbirth, while gynecology is the field of medicine focused on women’s health, specifically their reproductive health.
Median Salary for an Obstetrician and Gynecologist: $187,200
8. Computer Systems Analyst
What does a Computer Systems Analyst do? Computer Systems Analysts will study an organizations computer system(s) and work to make it more efficient and effective. They will design information systems and IT solutions that fit the needs of a business/organization.
Median Salary for a Computer Systems Analyst: $85,800
7. Pediatrician
What does a Pediatrician do? Pediatricians are doctors who specialize in the health of children. They focus on physical, behavior and mental health issues. Pediatricians diagnose and treat childhood illnesses from minor issues to serious diseases.
Median Salary for a Pediatrician: $170,300
6. Nurse Anesthetist
What does a Nurse Anesthetist do? These nurses care for patients anesthesia needs before, during and after surgery or the delivery of a baby. They may perform physical assessments, administer anesthesia, or oversee patient recovery.
Median Salary for a Nurse Anesthetist: $157,140
5. Orthodontist
What does an orthodontist do? Orthodontists are dentists that specialize in how jaws and teeth are aligned. They can treat alignment issues for cosmetic purposes or to prevent further complications in the future.
Median Salary for an Orthodontist: $187,200
4. Statistician
What does a Statistician do? Statisticians develop techniques for solving problems in data collection and analysis. They use statistical methods to collect and analyze data to help answer real-world problems in many fields, including business, engineering, healthcare, or other fields.
Median Salary for a Statistician: $80,110
3. Physician Assistant
What does a Physician Assistant do? Physician Assistants examine, diagnose and treat patients under the supervision of a licensed physician. PAs can prepare casts or splints, suture small wounds and interpret medical test results.
Median Salary for a Physician Assitant: $98,180
2. Nurse Practitioner
What does a Nurse Practitioner do? Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses with training in diagnosing and treating illnesses. While physicians focus on treating illnesses, NPs focus on prevention, wellness and health education. Nurse Practitioners can prescribe medication, treat illness and administer physicals.
Median Salary for a Nurse Practitioner: $98,190
1. Dentist
What does a Dentist do? Dentists identify and treat issues with patients’ mouths, teeth and gums. They pull teeth, fill cavities and fit dentures. While many people dread going to the dentist, it is still a very high-paying and important job.
Median Salary for a Dentist: $152,700
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