Top Jobs for 2014
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Software Developers (Applications and Systems Software)
Median hourly earnings: $45.06
Summary- A person who develops stand-alone software (that is more than just a simple program) and gets involved with all phases of the development (design and code) is a software developer.
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Jobs added between 2010 and 2013: 54,979 (up 14%)
Median hourly earnings: $29.10Summary- Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, or gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or create a marketing campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution.
Training and Development Specialists
Jobs added between 2010 and 2013: 18,042 (up 8%)
Median hourly earnings: $27.14Summary- Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance. May analyze training needs.
Financial Analysts
Jobs added between 2010 and 2013: 17,060 (up 7%)
Median hourly earnings: $37.34Summary- Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
Physical Therapists
Jobs added between 2010 and 2013: 14,011 (up 7%)
Median hourly earnings: $37.93Summary- Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Web Developers
Jobs added between 2010 and 2013: 13,364 (up 11%)
Median hourly earnings: $27.84Summary- Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.
Logisticians
Jobs added between 2010 and 2013: 11,897 (up 10%)
Median hourly earnings: $35.08Summary- Analyze and coordinate the logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
Database Administrators
Jobs added between 2010 and 2013: 11,241 (up 10%)
Median hourly earnings: $37.39Summary- Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Meeting, Convention and Event Planners
Median hourly earnings: $22.56
Sumary- Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
Interpreters and Translators
Jobs added between 2010 and 2013: 8,377 (up 14%)
Median hourly earnings: $22.39
Summary- Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
Petroleum Engineers
Jobs added between 2010 and 2013: 7,158 (up 21%)
Median hourly earnings: $63.67Summary- Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.
Information Security Analysts
Jobs added between 2010 and 2013: 5,671 (up 8%)
Median hourly earnings: $41.62Summary- Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.