The Top 10 Jobs That Make Americans Happy
Over a lifetime, the average person spends 90-thousand hours at work, so it definitely helps to have a job you actually enjoy. While you could change jobs until you find the one you like best, a new study can save you some time. It reveals the top 10 jobs most likely to make Americans happy.
We discussed this list from Career.io on the show this morning… Here’s some more info we didn’t mention.
- Researchers with Career.io analyzed over 755-thousand Glassdoor reviews to find the careers that get the most enthusiastic thumbs-ups from employees.
- Overall, the career with the highest job satisfaction is real estate agent, with an average rating of 4.24 out of five.
- The unhappiest employees in the study are mail carriers, which gave an average rating of just 2.83.
- Pharmacists, security guards, paramedics and hair dressers round out the top five jobs that make workers unhappy.
- The happiest high paying career is data scientist, with a rating of 4.07. Statisticians are a close second with an average rating of 4.04, followed by physicists at 4.02.
- Pharmacist is the least happy high-paying job, with an average rating of 2.97, followed by secondary school teachers and special education teachers.
The Top 10 Jobs That Make Americans Happy
- Real estate agent
- Carpenter
- Software developer
- Designer
- Fitness instructor
- Firefighter
- Secretary
- Computer support
- Logistics manager
- Physician
Most In-Demand, High-Paying Remote Jobs Right Now
Document Reviewer
Did you know that reviewing documents can make big bucks? According to CNBC.com, being a document reviewer can pay an average salary of $123,427. They also say it’s one of the most in-demand remote jobs of the moment.
A document reviewer is a remote job possibility.
Software Engineer
A different Forbes.com article says software engineers are an in-demand, high-paying remote option. “Software engineers are the backbone of fintechs,” they explain, “and plays a crucial role in developing software for financial solutions, being the brains behind innovative financial products including emerging spaces such as blockchain and AI, and developing and integrating APIs while ensuring the products are compliant with financial regulations and are optimized for security.”
Software engineers are an in-demand, high-paying remote option.
Web Developer
The experts at Money.USNews.com have web developer as an in-demand remote job, making a median salary of $78,580. They note that the education required is a bachelor’s degree. “Web developers maintain, troubleshoot and create websites to ensure they’re effective for business, health care, technology, education or whatever service they provide,” they state.
A web developer as an in-demand remote job.
Financial Manager
The same Money.USNews.com article says their pick for the best remote job is financial manager. They make a median salary of $139,790. “They keep an eye on the finances of an organization and make reports on financial activity,” they note. There are other jobs in the financial sector that are also great for remote workers, such as being an accountant or financial planner.
A great remote job is financial manager.
Content Writer
One hot job for remote talent, according to Forbes.com, is a content writer. So, what does a content writer do? “Content writers create written content for various platforms such as websites, blogs, and email marketing, which engages and informs audiences, with the goal of making sales and increasing brand awareness,” they explain.
A content writer is a great remote gig.
General Physician
Believe it or not, being a general physician can be a great remote job. According to Insider Money (via MSN.com), general physicians make around $110 per hour. “A remote general physician provides medical care to patients via telecommunications technologies, offering consultations, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations remotely,” they explain.
A general physician is a remote job possibility.
Editor
Forbes.com notes that being an editor is a good remote gig. “Remote editors work for magazines and journals, and other news publications, and they review and sometimes revise content to ensure accuracy and that the correct writing style is adhered to,” they explain. They add that editors also make sure that “content meets publication guidelines.”
An editor is an in-demand job that can be remote.
Social Media Strategist
If you’re good with social media and have the professional history to prove it, being a social media manager could be a great remote role for you. According to CNBC.com, the average social media manager makes $81,329 annually. For this job, you have to keep up with all of the latest social media trends.
A social media manager is a good remote job possibility.
Anything Tech
Many tech companies hire remote workers. For one, many of them are startups, so they don’t want to spend money on the infrastructure of having people in an office. But, in general, tech jobs line up very well with remote work. According to Tech.co, Apple is a big one hiring right now.
Tech jobs are a good job possibility for remote workers.
