Best Jobs in America 2016 Employees' Choice
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Discover Glassdoor’s Best Jobs in 2016

Discover Glassdoor’s Best Jobs in 2016

Using Glassdoor’s unique data on jobs, salaries, and companies, we compiled a list of the 25 Best Jobs in America 2016 to help people find jobs they’ll love. Each job stands out for its earning potential (median salary), job satisfaction, and job openings. Are you considering a new position? Check out this comprehensive list to see what jobs made the list this year, and view open jobs at companies across the country.
Job Title
Median Base Salary
Job Satisfaction
Job Openings
#2
$108,000
Median Base Salary
3.9/5
Job Satisfaction
1,574
Job Openings
#3
$119,500
Median Base Salary
3.5/5
Job Satisfaction
2,906
Job Openings
#4
$125,000
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
1,356
Job Openings
#5
$90,000
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
2,251
Job Openings
#6
$85,000
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
3,468
Job Openings
#7
$97,000
Median Base Salary
3.5/5
Job Satisfaction
3,364
Job Openings
#8
$106,680
Median Base Salary
3.3/5
Job Satisfaction
6,607
Job Openings
#9
$95,000
Median Base Salary
3.3/5
Job Satisfaction
49,270
Job Openings
#10
$95,000
Median Base Salary
3.9/5
Job Satisfaction
1,001
Job Openings
#11
$105,000
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
982
Job Openings
#12
$135,000
Median Base Salary
3.4/5
Job Satisfaction
1,199
Job Openings
#13
$115,000
Median Base Salary
3.5/5
Job Satisfaction
1,111
Job Openings
#14
$90,000
Median Base Salary
3.4/5
Job Satisfaction
2,560
Job Openings
#15
$85,000
Median Base Salary
3.4/5
Job Satisfaction
3,749
Job Openings
#16
$115,000
Median Base Salary
3.3/5
Job Satisfaction
1,632
Job Openings
#17
$80,000
Median Base Salary
3.4/5
Job Satisfaction
2,906
Job Openings
#18
$91,800
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
863
Job Openings
#19
$130,000
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
631
Job Openings
#20
$69,548
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
1,160
Job Openings
#21
$84,000
Median Base Salary
3.4/5
Job Satisfaction
1,071
Job Openings
#22
$78,000
Median Base Salary
3.4/5
Job Satisfaction
1,054
Job Openings
#23
$99,500
Median Base Salary
3.1/5
Job Satisfaction
5,624
Job Openings
#24
$76,900
Median Base Salary
3.3/5
Job Satisfaction
2,516
Job Openings
#25
$130,000
Median Base Salary
3.4/5
Job Satisfaction
653
Job Openings

How are the Best Jobs in America determined?

The Best Jobs in America list is based on three factors that are top of mind for job seekers:

Salary

The median base salary reported on Glassdoor over the past year

Job Openings

The number of U.S. job openings on Glassdoor when the list is pulled

Job Satisfaction

The overall job satisfaction rating on Glassdoor reported by employees working in these roles last year
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These are the Best Jobs in 2016 in America, according to Glassdoor.

Want to see what other jobs made the list? Check out our Best Jobs list for the top 50 jobs in the U.S. and the top 25 jobs in the UK.

Are you searching for job openings for one of the top jobs? Glassdoor helps you find a new position you'll love. Browse our Best Jobs 2022 list to find a role you're interested in, and click "View Jobs" to see open positions. Do you need a little extra help jumpstarting your next career move? Check out candid employee reviews from top companies, compare salary ranges, and prepare for your next interview all with help from Glassdoor.

The Best Jobs in America list is based on three equally-weighted factors that are top of mind for job seekers:

  1. Salary: The median base salary reported on Glassdoor over the past year

  2. Job Openings: The number of U.S. job openings on Glassdoor when the list is pulled

  3. Job Satisfaction: The overall job satisfaction rating (on a scale of 1.0= bad job to 5.0= best job) on Glassdoor reported by actual employees working in these roles over the past year