25 best jobs to have in 2020 (And how much they pay)

DETROIT – A new report ranks the best jobs to have in 2020.

U.S. World and News Report released their annual list of the best jobs to have for this year.

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“They pay well, challenge us year after year, match our talents and skills, aren’t too stressful, offer room to advance throughout our careers, and provide a satisfying work-life balance.”

Those are some of the qualities considered when ranking the best jobs. Read more about the methodology here.

Here are the top 25 jobs to have in 2020:

  1. Software Developer - Median salary: $103,620
  2. Dentist - $151,850
  3. Physician Assistant - $108,610
  4. Orthodontist - $208,000
  5. Nurse Practitioner - $107,030
  6. Statistician - $87,780
  7. Physician - $194,500
  8. Speech-Language Pathologist - $77,510
  9. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon - $208,000
  10. Veterinarian - $93,830
  11. Medical and Health Services Manager - $99,730
  12. IT Manager - $142,530
  13. Registered Nurse - $71,730
  14. Mathematician - $101,900
  15. Physical Therapist - $87,930
  16. Optometrist - $111,790
  17. Anesthesiologist - $208,000, Obstetrician/Gynecologist - $208,000, Surgeon - $208,000

20. Operations Research Analyst - $83,390

21. Nurse Anesthetist - $167,950

22. Pediatrician - $170,560

23. Web Developer - $69,430

24. Dental Hygienist - $74,820

25. Genetic Counselor - $80,370

View the top 100 jobs list here.


About the Author:

Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.