Looking for a new career? Here are 30 high-paying, fast growing jobs that are set to boom over the next decade
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7 min readSep 15, 2021
Several high-paying managerial, tech, and medical jobs are projected to see strong growth between 2020 and 2030.
By Madison Hoff
Millions of Americans are looking for new careers amid a pandemic reshuffle, and these high-paying, fast-growing jobs could be a good fit.
We used 2020–2030 employment projections and 2020 wage data to find high-paying jobs that are expected to grow. Managerial, tech, and medical jobs like registered nurses made up some of the top 30 occupations.
Here are 30 high-paying jobs that are set to boom over the next decade:
30. Electricians
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 66,100
Median annual wage in May 2020: $56,900
Typical educational requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
29. All other computer occupations
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 40,700
