The 100 Best Jobs

The U.S. workforce has myriad talents, desires and lifestyles, so there is no one best job that suits each one of us. But if we were to define a good job generally, there are some unequivocal factors. The best jobs pay well. They challenge you without stressing you out too much. There’s room to grow and advance. Maybe most importantly, the best jobs are ones that are hiring. From dentist, to accountant, to middle school teacher and civil engineer, the occupations on U.S. News’ list of 100 Best Jobs of 2015 are ranked according to their ability to offer this elusive mix. Read more about how we rank the best jobs, and check out our complete list.

IT Manager
As the head of a company’s information technology department, IT managers are the go-tos when your email won’t send or your word processor won’t start. They triage the operations of an organization's technical network, and they're a growing profession. Expect 50,900 new positions by the year 2022.

Civil Engineer

Want one reason civil engineering makes for a cool job? Part of the payoff comes from stopping to take a look around. The fruits of civil engineers’ labors are seen everywhere – they have hands in building bridges, retrofitting buildings and damming reservoirs. By 2022, the BLS predicts there will be 53,700 new openings

Cost Estimator
(3.5 out of 5)
Before the first hammer is swung, a cost estimator coordinates with engineers, architects and construction managers to determine a project’s technical, mechanical and fiscal requirements. Are you hyper-organized and a critical thinker? Then our No. 23 could be a good fit. It’s a good time to enter this line of work, too, as the Labor Department predicts the cost estimating occupation will swell by more than 26 percent before 2022.

Esthetician
(3.5 out of 5)
Become a skin care specialist and you’ll work closely with clients to evaluate their skin condition, discuss treatments and improve their appearance. And one in-the-moment perk to this field: It’s booming, with 39.8 percent expected job growth through 2022, according to the BLS.

inancial Advisor
(3.5 out of 5)
Very few laymen and women enjoy or are capable of digging through the red tape and legalese of investments, taxes and insurance, which is why the BLS anticipates 27 percent employment growth for personal financial advisors this decade. This occupation ranks high thanks to low unemployment numbers and an above-average work-life balance.

Logistician
(3.5 out of 5)
Very few laymen and women enjoy or are capable of digging through the red tape and legalese of investments, taxes and insurance, which is why the BLS anticipates 27 percent employment growth for personal financial advisors this decade. This occupation ranks high thanks to low unemployment numbers and an above-average work-life balance.

Pharmacist
(3.4 out of 5)
Pharmacists mix technical, organizational and people skills in a customer service environment. Each day, more than 287,420 pharmacists dispense medicine and advice to patients at hospitals and retail chains. The profession is expected to grow 14.5 percent by 2022.

edical Equipment Repairer
(3.4 out of 5)
Some simple math: More patients who qualify for health coverage + more professionals to provide that care = more medical equipment breaking down. And if this math equation turns out to be true, medical equipment repairers should have outstanding employment growth through to 2022. The BLS projects more than 30 percent growth and 12,800 new positions.

Dietitian and Nutritionist
(3.4 out of 5)
Dietitians and nutritionists advise clients on food choice, develop meal plans and track progress to live a healthier lifestyle or reach a nutritional goal. According to the BLS, this job should grow by more than 21 percent by 2022.

Speech-Language Pathologist
(3.4 out of 5)
These professionals, also known as speech therapists, assess and diagnose people with disorders and challenges related to verbal communication. They work frequently with social workers, doctors and teachers to improve clients’ speech.