NO.1 Supply Chain Consultant: Works with businesses and organizations to design systems to efficiently move products from suppliers to consumers.
Average annual salary: $95,700
Background/preparation requirements: finance/business; bachelor's degree required.
NO.2 PORTFOLIO MANAGER: Manages a team of analysts and selects a mix of products, industries, and geographies for a specific portfolio
Average annual salary: $83,900
Background/preparation requirements: finance/business; bachelor's degree is generally required, but some positions require a master's degree.
NO.3 CLINICAL RESEARCHER: Testing clinical tests, including medical research and drug testing.
Average annual salary: $80,200
Background/preparation requirements: research/may require a certificate or degree in a medical field.
NO.4 USER INTERFACE ENGINEER: Designs and develops systems that make it easier for users to interact with computers and other systems.
Average annual salary: $77,000
Background/preparation requirements: computer science/may require a bachelor's degree.
NO.5 SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Software developers: develop applications that allow users to run specific tasks on computers and other devices, or create operating systems that run devices or control networks.
Average annual salary: $72,400
Background/preparation requirements: computer science/may require a bachelor's degree.
NO.6 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER
Biomedical engineers: design ways to make new replacement parts for the human body.
Average annual salary: $71,500
Background/preparation requirements: engineering/bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering generally required.
NO.7 Dental hygienist
Dental hygienists: clean teeth. Checks patients for oral diseases such as gingivitis and provides other preventive dental care, including education and instruction.
Average annual salary: $67,300
Background/preparation requirements: health care // associate's degree.
NO.8 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER: Installs, maintains, and repairs medical equipment, which may include equipment utilized in patients' homes.
Average annual salary: $62,300
Background/preparation requirements: associate's degree in biomedical technology or engineering; bachelor's degree may be required.
NO.9 HOME CARE NURSE
HOME CARE NURSE: Takes care of the disabled, chronically ill, and elderly who need help; work may include bathing, dressing, and simple household chores.
Average annual salary: $62,100
Background/preparation requirements: health care/associate's degree.
NO.10 MARKETING ANALYST
MARKETING ANALYST: Research local, regional, or national market conditions to understand potential sales of a business's products or services.
Average annual salary: $56,400.
Background/preparation requirements: excellent analytical skills; a master's degree is often required for senior positions.