While inflation has slowed down in the last few months, there's no question that living in the U.S. continues to get pricier each year. For those uncertain about their
Job search site Lensa examined which skilled occupations had the most job openings, paired with competitive annual salaries, pinpointing 10 professions that make well over the median annual income in the U.S. of $54,132.
Jobs in the healthcare industry topped the list, an area desperately in need of more workers. Notably, both physician assistants and nurse practitioners ranked in the top two on Lensa's list and boast median six-figure salaries. And given that the American Hospital Association estimates the industry will need to hire at least 200,000 nurses a year to meet patient needs, there's plenty of opportunity available in these professions.
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