Monday, September 18, 2006

Top 10 Hottest Jobs!

Do you feel like making a career change and not know where to start? Are you getting ready to select your major and not sure what you want to do? Kiplinger’s came out with the top 10 job area you might want to consider.

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Here is a summary:

1) Network systems and data communications analyst $60,600
2) Physician assistant $69,410
3) Computer applications software engineer $79,930
4) Computer systems software engineer $79,740
5) Database administrator $58,190
6) Network and computer systems administrator $60,650
7) Physical therapist $60,180
8) Medical scientist $61,320
9) Occupational therapist $54,660
10) College instructor $51,800

All these jobs require at least a four year degree. Most of the job trends we have seen are all pointing to technology and the healthcare field.

What if you didn’t have a four year degree? What jobs pay well that you might want to consider?

1. Home health aide, $8.12 per hour
2. Medical assistant, $24,610 per year
3. Physical therapist assistant, $37,890 per year
4. Dental hygienist, $28.05 per hour
5. Dental assistant, $13.62 per hour

Looks like the trend for higher paying jobs falls right into healthcare!