Data Scientist – best job in America, again
Data Scientist – best job in America, againGlassdoor again ranked Data Scientist as the no. 1 job in USA, and 5 of the top 10 US jobs are related to Analytics, Big Data, and Data Science.
The popular job site Glassdoor published a list of
50 Best Jobs in America, and
Data Scientist is again the no. 1 job in USA, with Job score 4.8 out of 5,
$110,000 Median Base Salary, and 4,000 job openings.
Half of the top 10 jobs are related to Analytics, Big Data, and Data Science !
Compared to Glassdoor
2016 post where Data Scientist was also no. 1 job in USA, we note that the median Salary has declined from $117 to $110, but the number of listed job openings has increased from 1,700 to 4,200.
Indeed job trends also show continuing growth in the demand for Data Scientists:
You can also reach those talented but hard-to-find Data Scientists by placing a job ad on KDnuggets - email to
.
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According to CareerCast recent report, Data Scientist is the most demanded job in 2017. Here are their top 10 jobs for 2017
To determine the most in-demand professions, CareerCast.com evaluates Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data on growth outlook, as well as industry and profession hiring trends over the last decade; trade statistics; university graduate employment data; and the CareerCast.com database of listings to determine the factors driving hiring needs.
*Median Annual Salary and Projected Hiring Growth by 2024 are via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Half of the top 10 jobs are related to Analytics, Big Data, and Data Science !
| Rank | Title | Job Score | Job Satisfaction | Median Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data Scientist | 4.8 | 4.4 | $110,000 |
| 2 | DevOps Engineer | 4.7 | 4.2 | $110,000 |
| 3 | Data Engineer | 4.7 | 4.3 | $106,000 |
| 5 | Analytics Manager | 4.6 | 4.1 | $112,000 |
| 7 | Database Administrator | 4.5 | 3.8 | $93,000 |
Indeed job trends also show continuing growth in the demand for Data Scientists:
You can also reach those talented but hard-to-find Data Scientists by placing a job ad on KDnuggets - email to
.
See Details and posting info.
According to CareerCast recent report, Data Scientist is the most demanded job in 2017. Here are their top 10 jobs for 2017
| Profession | Annual Median Salary* |
Growth Outlook* |
| Data Scientist | $128,240 | 16% |
| Financial Advisor | $89,160 | 30% |
| General & Operations Manager | $97,730 | 7% |
| Home Health Aide | $21,920 | 38% |
| Information Security Analyst | $90,120 | 18% |
| Medical Services Manager | $94,500 | 17% |
| Physical Therapist | $84,020 | 34% |
| Registered Nurse | $67,490 | 16% |
| Software Engineer | $100,690 | 17% |
| Truck Driver | $40,260 | 5% |
To determine the most in-demand professions, CareerCast.com evaluates Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data on growth outlook, as well as industry and profession hiring trends over the last decade; trade statistics; university graduate employment data; and the CareerCast.com database of listings to determine the factors driving hiring needs.
*Median Annual Salary and Projected Hiring Growth by 2024 are via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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