The 10 Best Jobs in America for 2016

To crown the top jobs for 2016, Glassdoor assigned
each profession a 5-point score, determined by
earning potential (median annual base salary), career
opportunities rating and the number of job openings,
as reported by employees over the past year.
To find out which profession tops the list of
Glassdoor’s best jobs for 2016, read on:
10. Audit Manager
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These men and women are typically responsible for
organizing and performing operational and financial
audits, as well as pinpointing weak spots in an
organization’s business policies.
Job Score: 4.5
Number of job openings: 1,001
Median base salary: $95,000
Career opportunities rating: 3.9
9. Software Engineer
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Software engineers design and develop computer
systems and software.
Job score: 4.5
Number of job openings: 49,270
Median base salary: $95,000
Career opportunities rating: 3.3
8. Product Manager
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They oversee the design and marketing of products
in a variety of industries.
Job score: 4.5
Number of job openings: 6,607
Median base salary: $106,680
Career opportunities rating: 3.3
7. Physician Assistant
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These medical providers work with physicians to
diagnosis and treat illnesses.
Job score: 4.6
Number of job openings: 3,364
Median base salary: $97,000
Career opportunities rating: 3.5
6. HR Manager
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They manage a company’s human-resources
department, which includes leading recruitment
efforts.
Job score: 4.6
Number of job openings: 3,468
Median base salary: $85,000
Career opportunities rating: 3.7
5. Mobile Developer
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Mobile developers design app software for portable
devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
Job score: 4.6
Number of job openings: 2,251
Median base salary: $90,000
Career opportunities rating: 3.8
4. Engagement Manager
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Typically employed by a vendor, engagement
managers are responsible for maintaining good
client relations.
Job score: 4.6
Number of job openings: 1,356
Median base salary: $125,000
Career opportunities rating: 3.8
3. Solutions Architect
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Solution architects design software and computer
systems.
Job score: 4.6
Number of job openings: 2,906
Median base salary: $119,500
Career opportunities rating: 3.5
2. Tax Manager
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The name says it all, really: tax managers are
responsible for handling an organization’s taxes.
Job score: 4.7
Number of job openings: 1,574
Median base salary: $108,000
Career opportunities rating: 3.9
1. Data Scientist
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These men and women analyze data in a variety of
industries to identify insights and trends.
Job score: 4.7
Number of job openings: 1,736.
Median base salary: $116,840
Career opportunities rating: 4.1