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Top 10 Jobs In the US That Pay Over $100K

LinkedIn and ZipRecruiter recommend some of the best moneymaking job profiles
UPDATED FEB 5, 2024
Cover Image Source: Fastest growing US jobs | Pexels | Photo by Karolina Grabowska
Cover Image Source: Fastest growing US jobs | Pexels | Photo by Karolina Grabowska

10 Fastest-growing Jobs in the U.S.

Image Source: Pexels|Photo by Karolina Grabowska
Image Source: Pexels | Photo by Karolina Grabowska

Finding a job that not only offers lucrative salaries but is also interesting and offers well-deserved hikes is very challenging to find in 2024. News of layoffs is rife and many employees are working in a joyless environment with little recognition or increments. However, some job profiles can offer both good compensation and satisfaction. LinkedIn and ZipRecruiter recommend some of the best moneymaking job profiles, a few of which are remote opportunities. Let's have a look at some of them.

1. Chief Growth Officer

: Chief Growth Officer at Stagwell Robyn Freye speaks at Stagwell Sport Beach during the 'Win/Win, Growing Your Business While Advancing Gender Equality' breakfast panel on June 22, 2023 in Cannes, France.|Getty Images|Photo by Richard Bord
Chief Growth Officer at Stagwell Robyn Freye speaks at Stagwell Sport Beach | Getty Images | Photo by Richard Bord

As the name suggests CGO or Chief Growth Officer is entirely responsible for the company's growth and profits. Some of the other responsibilities that a CGO has to fulfill include strategic planning, developing sales strategies, improving internal processes, marketing, and other visionary roles. This is one of the most demanding roles and one gets to work in the top management which allows you to take the company forward in the market. The average salary for the Chief Growth Officer ranges from $41,500-$269,500. Washington, D.C. Baltimore area, New York City, and Dallas are some of the prime locations hiring for this role. 

2. Government Program Analyst

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Government Program Analyst (representative image) | Pexels | Photo by Sora Shimazaki

A Government Program Analyst is someone who is appointed to work and scrutinize government policies and programs. The analysts work for the government departments at different levels including the national, state, and other local levels. The departments they can work in can be any that relate to the government such as medicine, education, defense, or the environment. Some of the typical tasks and responsibilities of a government program analyst include researching, analyzing, developing policy options, scrutinizing tools, and understanding the data to develop several beneficial programs and keeping an eye on how they are performing. Their average salary ranges from $37,00-$131,500 and you can find these jobs mostly in Sacramento, Los Angeles, and  Washington.

3.  Director of Revenue Operations

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Director of Revenue Operations (representative image) | Pexels | Photo by The Coach Space

The Director of Revenue Operations oversees the business processes within the organization to optimize revenue generation. It is a leadership role with main responsibilities around enhancing the collaboration between cross-functional teams, ensuring integration of modern technology, enabling effective sales processes, and managing the customer life cycle, all aimed at increasing revenue. The salary for the role lies between $34,000 and $179,500 per year. The role is a strategic one and needs one to have strong analytical and leadership skills.

4.  Sustainability Analyst

 (L-R) Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cisco, Patricia Zurita, Chief Strategy Officer, Conservation International, and Surbhi Martin, Vice President, Functional Nutrition at Danone speak onstage during Global Citizen NOW: Climate Sessions 2023 at Guastavino's on September 21, 2023 in New York City.|Getty Image|Photo by Rob Kim
(L-R) Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cisco, Patricia Zurita, Chief Strategy Officer, Conservation International, and Surbhi Martin, Vice President, Functional Nutrition at Danone speak onstage | Getty Image | Photo by Rob Kim

Nowadays, everyone from a company owner to an employee focuses on sustainability and resources that avoid wastage. Therefore, to ensure that the company is meeting the sustainability standards in its process, be it manufacturing, or production, sustainability analysts are required. The job responsibility of the analysts is to scrutinize and record how well a company is following its social responsibility and even if they are failing to do so, they make them understand the basics of how to use resources wisely. They work with the company so that they excel at making a positive impact through their actions. The pay range of sustainability analysts ranges between $42,500 and $138,500.

5.  Artificial Intelligence Consultant

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Artificial Intelligence Consultant | Pexels | Photo by ThisIsEngineering

Everyone is running behind artificial intelligence and how to effectively use it in their businesses and practices. There are consultants to give businesses crucial insights on how to utilize and deploy AI systems efficiently. They not only help in advising them on how to use AI but also offer information on its several game-changing products and services. AI consultants' roles persist even after the systems are deployed to assist the companies further. The average salary package of the Artificial Intelligence Consultant starts from $60,500 and goes up to $151,000. 

6. Advanced Practice Provider

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Advanced Practice Provider (representative image) | Pexels | Photo by Andrea Piacquadio

APPs or Advanced Practice Providers are medical professionals including Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners licensed to provide medical care to patients. They are not physicians but their job responsibilities are similar to a physician's such as prescribing medicines, and tests, evaluating the lab results, and performing several regular checkups if needed. Their salary ranges between $39,000 and $166,000 and if you are lucky, you can easily become an APP in Kansas City, Austin, and Chicago as these are some of the most favored locations for this profile. 

7.  Environment Health Safety Manager

A supervisor dry her hands before entering the hygiene controlled area on Septembre 18, 2018 in Kigali, Municipality of Kigali, Rwanda.|Getty Images|Photo by Camille Delbos
A supervisor dries her hands before entering a hygiene-controlled area | Getty Images | Photo by Camille Delbos

The organizations today aim to foster a sustainable and safe environment that promotes the health and well-being of the workforce. To achieve this, they need an Environment Health Safety Manager. The need for the role is rising at a fast pace given the strict environmental regulations and compliance. They are mainly responsible for assessing the potential hazards at the workplace and developing the policies that maintain a safe and healthy environment. The salary for the role varies between $32,000 and $156,000 per year.

8. Artificial Intelligence Engineer

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Artificial Intelligence Engineer (representative image) | Pexels | Photo by ThisIsEngineering

As every software requires an engineer, so does AI. Artificial Intelligence Engineers just act just like advisors to computers; they have to tell and teach them how to function under various situations. This job profile requires the person to create and communicate with the computer and the artificial intelligence programs so that they can work smoothly and have a fast pace just like human brains. This job not only qualifications but also skills required for software development, programming, data management, and understanding of artificial intelligence. The salary of an AI engineer starts from $44,000 and goes up to $173,500.

9. Recruiter

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Recruiter (representative image) | Pexels | Photo by Sora Shimazaki

A recruiter helps a company find the right and dedicated candidate for the job profile. It's not easy to become a recruiter as you require the skill set to judge and select the right one as the company's and employees' growth depends on your selection. They go through hundreds of applications in search of apt and talented individuals and hire the ones who would be the best fit for the company. Going further, recruiters are people who have to face negotiations and also convey rejection decisions to candidates. The salary package of the recruiters ranges between $25,000 and $93,500.

10. Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion

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Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion (representative image)| Pexels | Photo by Andrea Piacquadio

Modern organizations are striving to build an inclusive and diverse workforce. The companies have created a new role called Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion to achieve this goal. The person needs to have strong analytical skills and develop policies and strategies that can attract and retain a diverse talent pool. One of their main responsibilities is to ensure that the underprivileged groups within the organization get fair treatment. The salary for the role can vary between $43,500 and $277,500 annually.

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