Despite headline-grabbing layoffs, this technology role ranked number one in US News’ fastest growing jobs for 2023.
Taking data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which included analyzing job demand, median salary, employment rate and stress levels, US News was able to determine which roles would make big waves in the workforce this year. These included:
- Software Developer
- Nurse Practitioner
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Physician Assistant
- Information Security Analyst
- Physical Therapist
- Financial Manager
- IT Manager
- Web Developer
- Dentist
US News also specifically outlined the jobs with the highest level of job security, where the healthcare industry once again triumphed. In fact, 13 out of the top 20 jobs were within the healthcare market.
Careers with the most job security included:
- Respiratory Therapist
- Web Develop
- Cardiovascular Technologist
- Epidemiologist/Medical Scientist
- Financial Analyst
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician
- School Psychologist
- Database Administrator
- Registered Nurse
- Medical and Health Services Manager
Reviewing the top careers suggests that both the healthcare and tech industries are bursting with job demand, something to keep in mind as professionals seek more job security on the eve of a recession.