Any uncertainty you may have had about the future of your job was likely heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment levels reached record highs. But now, with recovery well underway due to increased vaccination efforts, you may be rethinking your career. And you want to see job stability.
We looked at careers that U.S. News & World Report recently identified as among the most stable in 2021. This includes tech and the medical field — six of the 10 fastest growing jobs are there, according to data crunched by the US Department of Labor.
Below our summaries are links to currently available jobs.
$100K jobs in medicine with the most job security
If the COVID-19 pandemic told us one thing, it’s that we need more frontline heroes. Jobs in medicine have been in demand in the wake of the pandemic, and the need will only rise in years to come.
Here are four careers in medical fields that offer reliable job security and pay over $100,000.
Median Salary: $112,260
Education: Master’s degree
Jobs at Ladders:
- Physician Assistant at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY
- Physician Assistant at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD
- Physician Assistant at Mpower Health in Austin, TX
Median Salary: $109,820
Education: Master’s degree
Jobs at Ladders:
- Nurse Practitioner at State of California in Elk Grove, CA
- Nurse Practitioner at Matrix Healthcare Services in Stratford, CT
- Nurse Practitioner – Wound Care at Banner Health in Fort Collins, CO
Median Salary: $208,000
Education: Professional degree
Jobs at Ladders:
- Orthopedic Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Dover, OH
- Oral Surgeon at Great Expressions Dental Centers in Warren, MI
- Orthopedic Surgeon at Centura Health in Garden City, KS
Median Salary: $208,000
Education: Professional degree
Jobs at Ladders:
- Anesthesiologist at United Anesthesia Partners in Denver, CO
- Anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic in Onalaksa, WI
- Anesthesiologist at Sound Physicians in Orlando, FL
$100K jobs in tech with the most job security
The reliance on work from home fueled a new normal when it comes to work, with many companies adopting hybrid models, powered by technology (like Zoom), moving forward. Maybe it’s time to make your footprint on those products and get a six-figure salary as well.
Here are two careers in tech fields that offer substantial job security and pay over $100,000.
Median Salary: $107,510
Eduction: Bachelor’s degree
Jobs at Ladders:
- Software Engineer at The Home Deport in Atlanta, GA
- Software Engineer at Eiffel Software in Goleta, CA
- Software Engineer at Alion Science and Technology in Dayton, OH
Median Salary: $146,360
Education: Bachelor’s degree
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