What are the best jobs for 2023? Indeed says these are the top 25

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Jobs site Indeed says these 25 positions are the Best jobs of 2023 in a new report. From tech to diversity, equity and inclusion roles and much more, here they are.

Data includes salary information, employer demand, education requirements and a description of job duties listed for each:

1. Full stack developer

National average salary: $129,637

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 1,398

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 56

A full stack developer is a computer programmer that works on both the front end and back end of a website or application. Their main responsibilities include writing code and ensuring that the systems they oversee are functional, maintained and up to date.

2. Data engineer

National average salary: $135,260

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 879

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 80

Data engineers prepare data for data scientists to use. They use coding languages to build systems that collect and maintain data using analytics infrastructure. Data scientists also communicate with company executives to ensure that data is easily accessible for specific company needs.

3. Cloud engineer

National average salary: $133,114

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 678

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 65

 

Cloud engineers build and maintain cloud-based systems for enterprises. They create and deploy cloud-based applications and provide troubleshooting for enterprises. Part of their job also entails ensuring the security of the network.

4. Psychiatric nurse

National average salary: $109,739

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 537

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 45

A psychiatric nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who specializes in providing care for patients with mental health conditions. This can include administering medication, providing therapy and collaborating with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.

5. Senior product manager

National average salary: $147,135

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 532

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 44

A senior product manager is responsible for leading the development and strategy of a specific product or product line. This includes conducting market research, determining customer needs, setting product vision and goals and working cross-functionally with teams such as engineering, design and marketing to bring the product to market.

6. Back-end developer

National average salary: $148,827

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 429

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 81

A back-end developer is responsible for building and maintaining the server-side of web applications. This includes implementing and managing the application’s server-side logic, database systems, server-side APIs and working with front-end developers to integrate the front and back-end systems.

7. Site reliability engineer

National average salary: $153,134

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 377

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 121

A Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) is responsible for ensuring that a company’s IT systems and services are reliable, scalable and available to meet the needs of the business. This includes participating in the design, deployment and maintenance of these systems, as well as monitoring and responding to any issues that arise in a timely manner to minimize downtime.

8. Machine learning engineer

National average salary: $153,252

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 246

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 53

A machine learning engineer designs and develops systems that can learn from and make decisions based on data. This includes analyzing large datasets, implementing algorithms and models, testing and evaluating results and integrating machine learning systems with software and hardware products to improve overall performance.

9. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner

National average salary: $134,011

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 230

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 180

Education requirements:

A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in providing comprehensive care for individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorders. This includes performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, providing therapy, prescribing medication and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide person-centered care.

10. Product designer

National average salary: $121,363

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 213

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 39

A product designer is responsible for creating visually appealing and user-friendly designs for digital and physical products. This includes conducting user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, iterating on designs based on feedback and working closely with a cross-functional team to bring the final product to life.

11. Licensed professional counselor

National average salary: $60,405

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 213

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 39

A licensed professional counselor (LPC) is a mental health professional who provides individual and group counseling to clients in order to help them manage and overcome mental health issues, emotional difficulties and behavioral problems. They are trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses and emotional disorders and may work in a variety of settings, including private practice, schools, hospitals and community organizations.

12. Real estate manager

National average salary: $85,595

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 186

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 26

A real estate manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and financial performance of commercial, industrial or residential properties. They typically develop and implement marketing strategies, create budgets, handle tenant relations, negotiate leases and contracts and ensure the property is well-maintained and complies with local laws and regulations.

13. Solar consultant

National average salary: $126,275

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 156

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 135

A solar consultant works with individuals and businesses to assess their energy needs and provide recommendations for solar power systems. They conduct site visits, design and size solar panel systems, provide cost-benefit analysis and financial projections, handle permitting and interconnection processes and educate clients on available incentives and financing options.

14. Logistics manager

National average salary: $64,836

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 125

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 18

A logistics manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the movement of goods and materials from point of origin to point of consumption. They will plan, organize, and direct transportation, warehousing and distribution activities, by implementing policies and procedures that meet customer requirements and also ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, manage logistics personnel and monitor logistics systems and processes.

15. Diversity and inclusion manager

National average salary: $85,364

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 122

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 79

A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) manager is responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing programs, initiatives, and strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within an organization. They work to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace culture through employee education and training, community outreach and the development of internal policies and procedures, with the ultimate goal of creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community and clients the organization serves.

16. Growth marketer

National average salary: $108,304

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 88

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 96

A growth marketer is responsible for identifying and executing strategies that drive sustainable growth for a company. This includes using data analysis and experimentation to identify growth opportunities, creating and implementing acquisition and retention campaigns, optimizing user funnel and onboarding processes, conducting A/B testing and working cross-functionally with teams such as product, engineering, and data science to build scalable growth solutions.

17. Content strategist 

National average salary: $76,675

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 66

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 21

A content strategist is responsible for developing and implementing a content plan that aligns with a company’s overall goals and objectives. This includes creating and managing content calendars, conducting audience research, creating buyer personas, mapping out content journey, developing content guidelines and taxonomy and ensuring all content is consistent, effective and aligned with the brand voice and style.

18. Chief of staff

National average salary: $118,395

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 65

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 37

A chief of staff acts as the primary assistant to the CEO or senior executive of an organization and serves as the liaison between the executive and other departments. They help to set and achieve company goals by managing the executive’s schedule, managing internal communication, leading and coordinating high-priority initiatives, driving strategic planning and execution and serving as a key advisor to the executive on decision-making.

19. Investment consultant

National average salary: $83,061

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 61

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 45

Education requirements:

An investment consultant is responsible for providing advice and recommendations to individuals and organizations on investment strategies, portfolio construction and asset allocation. They typically evaluate clients’ financial needs and goals, assess their risk tolerance and recommend a mix of investments such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds that align with clients’ financial objectives and also monitor and review investment performance, making adjustments as necessary.

20. Digital transformation consultant

National average salary: $118,347

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 53

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 116

A digital transformation consultant helps organizations to optimize their business processes, operations and customer engagement by leveraging digital technologies. They will work with clients to identify areas for improvement, make recommendations for new technologies, develop digital roadmaps and provide guidance on digital culture, change management and process optimization in order to drive business growth, increase efficiency and foster innovation.

21. Listing agent

National average salary: $113,816

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 52

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 591

A listing agent is responsible for working with sellers to market and sell their property. This includes listing the property for sale, promoting the property through various channels, coordinating showings, negotiating offers and facilitating the sale process through closing.

22. Pen tester

National average salary: $118,034

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 46

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 31

A pen tester, also known as a penetration tester, is a professional who simulates an unauthorized cyber-attack on a computer system, network, or web application, to evaluate the security of the system. They use various techniques such as vulnerability scanning and manual testing to identify any security flaws and then provide recommendations on how to fix or mitigate those vulnerabilities.

23. Customer insight analyst

National average salary: $93,310

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 46

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 31

A customer insight analyst is responsible for using data to understand customer behavior and preferences and providing actionable insights to help improve customer satisfaction and drive business growth. They will collect, analyze and interpret customer data, such as surveys, transactional data, social media data and combine it with market research and industry trends to understand customer needs, identify areas of improvement and provide recommendations to stakeholders.

24. Director of people & culture

National average salary: $83,258

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 44

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 87

A Director of People & Culture, is responsible for leading and overseeing the overall human resource and culture functions for an organization. They develop and implement policies and programs related to employee recruitment, training and development, compensation, benefits and performance management, as well as foster a positive and inclusive company culture, align with the company’s strategic goals, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

25. Director of data science

National average salary: $174,820

Number of job postings per 1 million total jobs: 35

Percent of growth in number of job postings from: 22

A Director of Data Science is responsible for leading a team of data scientists and analysts to develop and implement data-driven strategies that inform business decisions and drive growth for an organization. They will oversee data collection and analysis, machine learning and modeling, and the deployment of these methods in products, services and business processes, as well as help drive the data culture and strategy within the organization by building strong relationships with other leaders and stakeholders.

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