4 Six-Figure Jobs That Are in High Demand in 2025
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It’s a challenging job market, but prospective employees in certain career fields are faring better than others. To find the jobs that have the most demand, Resume Genius looked at projected annual job openings as well as the estimated job growth over the next decade. Among these jobs, there are several that pay over $100,000.
Here’s a look at four six-figure jobs that are in high demand this year.
General and Operations Managers
- Median annual salary: $101,280
- Projected annual job openings: 320,800
- Number of jobs (2023): 3,507,810
- Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 6%
- Typical educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree (varies by industry)
These managers oversee multiple departments or locations to ensure that a business is staying on track. Operations managers, in particular, are in high demand, as they help look for ways to cut down on inefficiencies and streamline business operations.
Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives and Nurse Practitioners
- Median annual salary: $129,480
- Projected annual job openings: 29,000
- Number of jobs (2023): 349,600
- Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 40%
- Typical educational requirements: Master’s degree
We are currently in the midst of a nursing shortage, so any registered nurse should have no trouble finding work. However, nurses with any of these specialties are especially in high demand this year.
Software Developers
- Median annual salary: $130,160
- Projected annual job openings: 125,100
- Number of jobs (2023): 1,897,100
- Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 17%
- Typical educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree or related training
Software developers create applications and programs that run mobile apps, business tools and more.
Education Administrators
- Median annual salary: $111,020
- Projected annual job openings: 15,200
- Number of jobs (2023): 302,580
- Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 3%
- Typical educational requirements: Master’s degree
Education administrators manage the academic, administrative and other functions of schools and school districts. They are typically in charge of academic planning, staff supervision, budgeting and student services.
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