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The most underrated jobs of 2016

There are some fast-growing areas where employees can make significant changes at a company. The following jobs are CareerCast’s most underrated for 2016, based on compensation, stress levels and satisfaction of those who hold them.

While a challenge for HR managers to fill these overlooked positions, they are great options for jobseekers who want to make an impact. Ranging from healthcare to personnel, the following opportunities are endless.
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Computer systems analyst

Median salary: $85,800
2020 growth outlook: 21%
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Diagnostic medical sonographer

Median salary: $63,630
2020 growth outlook: 24%
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Dietician

Median salary: $57,910
2020 growth outlook: 16%
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Environmental engineer

Median salary: $84,560
2020 growth outlook: 12%
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Financial analyst

Median salary: $80,310
2020 growth outlook: 12%
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Human resources manager

Median salary: $104,440
2020 growth outlook: 9%
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Medical technologist

Median salary: $50,550
2020 growth outlook: 16%
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A female physical therapist evaluating the range of motion of a male patient's shoulder. The patient is sitting in a wheelchair. The therapist is in her early 30's and the patient is in his mid 50's. Photographed in a clinical setting with several pieces of exercise equipment in the background.
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Physical therapist

Median salary: $84,020
2020 growth outlook: 34%
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See also

Check out CareerCasts’s list of most overrated jobs here.

For a link to the full list, click here.
Nick Otto
Former senior editor, Employee Benefit News
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