Hybrid availability for highest-paying jobs regains ground, remote opportunities remain flat

Highlights from Ladders Q2 $250,000 jobs report

• High paying hybrid job opportunities are making a comeback.
• Most jobs that pay $250,000 or more require at least ten years of experience. 
• Ladders High Paying Jobs Competition Index shows least competition for healthcare-related jobs, most competition for human resources roles 

New York, New York (August 20, 2024) – New research from Ladders, the career site for jobs that pay $100,000 or more annually, revealed high paying hybrid job opportunities are making a comeback. In the first quarter of this year, just 1% percent of high paying jobs available were hybrid. In the second quarter, 2.9% percent of all high paying jobs were hybrid. “To see these opportunities claw back a full percent is significant. It looks like companies that were mostly onsite before are now adopting hybrid setups to attract and retain top talent. They are finding a sweet spot with hybrid work which many believe offers the flexibility of remote work while preserving the collaborative and leadership benefits of being in the office,” said John Mullinix, Director of Growth Marketing at Ladders who led the research.

For jobs paying $250,000 or more, what percentage of job listings in each quarter were in-person, remote, or hybrid?

Top 15 jobs that pay $250,000 or more
1. Physician: These healthcare professionals diagnose and treat illnesses.

2. Medical Director: Medical Directors oversee clinical programs, manage healthcare teams, and ensure quality patient care delivery. Their leadership is crucial in healthcare settings, especially in hospitals and clinics.

3. Dentist: Dentists, including general dentists, associate dentists, and pediatric dentists, play a key role in maintaining oral health. This role is broken down into several specializations, reflecting the diverse nature of dental care.

4. Psychiatrist: Psychiatrists, including outpatient, interventional, and those specializing in TMS/Ketamine, are in high demand. Their mental health expertise is critical as mental health awareness increases.

5. Principal Software Engineer: Principal Software Engineers are senior technical experts who lead software development projects, design architecture, and mentor junior engineers. Their role is pivotal in tech-driven companies.

6. Chief Financial Officer: CFOs manage a company’s financial actions, including financial planning, risk management, and record-keeping. Their role is essential for the financial health of any organization.

7. Outside Sales Representative: Outside Sales Representatives sell products and services directly to clients, often working outside the office. Their ability to generate revenue makes them valuable to any sales-driven organization.

8. Relief Veterinarian: Veterinarians provide temporary veterinary services, filling in for regular vets at clinics. This flexibility is vital for maintaining consistent animal care.

9. Primary Care Physician: Primary Care Physicians serve as the first point of contact for patients, they manage general health concerns and make specialists referrals as needed. They play a critical role in preventative care.

10. Family Medicine Physician: Family Medicine Physicians provide comprehensive healthcare to individuals and families across all ages, genders, and diseases. They ensure care continuity.

11. Solar Sales Representative: These representatives sell solar energy systems and often work on commission. Their role is crucial in the growing renewable energy sector.

12. Market Manager: Market Managers oversee marketing strategies and campaigns for products or services. They play a key role in product positioning and revenue generation.

13. Attending Physician: Attending Physicians are senior doctors responsible for patient care in hospitals. They supervise residents and ensure high-quality medical care delivery.

14. Chief Operating Officer: COOs oversee a company’s daily operations to ensure the business runs smoothly and efficiently.

15. Enterprise Account Executive: Enterprise Account Executives manage relationships with large corporate clients to drive sales and revenue growth. Their expertise in client management is vital for long-term business success.

Ladders High Paying Jobs Competition Index reveals job titles with the most applicant competition
To determine the type of job openings with the most competition, Ladders divided the number of high paying jobs in a particular field by the number of applications submitted within that field. High paying human resources, general management and marketing roles have the most competition. Candidates in healthcare, science and education, engineering, and legal jobs will face the least competition. 

Years of experience requested for 250K+ Jobs
The research showed most high paying jobs require 8 to 10 years of experience. However, there are a plethora of positions that require only 5 to 7 years also. 

Methodology
As inflation rocketed, salary goal posts moved. The once gold standard $100,000 salary shifted. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation calculator, to match the buying power of a $100,000 job one generation ago in 1994, you’d need to earn more than $215,000 today. 

Based on the increased demand for higher wages, Ladders initiated research to track jobs that pay $250,000 or more. Data scientists analyzed nearly half a million job postings on Ladders from April through June of 2024 to compile this report. In addition to the remote work data, they also studied high paying job titles, career fields, and the companies with the most high paying jobs available.

About Ladders, Inc.
Ladders, Inc., is the number one career site for professionals seeking six-figure jobs and ongoing vocational enrichment. Ladders services, including Apply4Me, Ladders Resume Services, and Ladders Premium, make top-end professionals’ lives easier. Ladders has more than seven million members who use the platform to manage, market and move up in their careers. Learn more at theladders.com.