50 Best Jobs in America for 2019
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Discover Glassdoor’s Best Jobs in 2019

Discover Glassdoor’s Best Jobs in 2019

Using Glassdoor’s unique data on jobs, salaries, and companies, we compiled a list of the 50 Best Jobs in America 2019 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
$83,000
Median Base Salary
4/5
Job Satisfaction
13,931
Job Openings
#3
$82,000
Median Base Salary
4.2/5
Job Satisfaction
7,395
Job Openings
#4
$74,000
Median Base Salary
4/5
Job Satisfaction
17,701
Job Openings
#5
$115,000
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
11,884
Job Openings
#6
$106,000
Median Base Salary
4.1/5
Job Satisfaction
4,657
Job Openings
#7
$87,000
Median Base Salary
3.9/5
Job Satisfaction
14,753
Job Openings
#8
$100,000
Median Base Salary
3.9/5
Job Satisfaction
4,739
Job Openings
#9
$85,000
Median Base Salary
4.2/5
Job Satisfaction
3,908
Job Openings
#10
$104,000
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
49,007
Job Openings
#11
$75,000
Median Base Salary
3.9/5
Job Satisfaction
5,949
Job Openings
#12
$105,000
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
9,819
Job Openings
#13
$65,000
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
21,695
Job Openings
#14
$90,000
Median Base Salary
4.1/5
Job Satisfaction
3,145
Job Openings
#15
$68,000
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
18,311
Job Openings
#16
$140,000
Median Base Salary
4/5
Job Satisfaction
2,783
Job Openings
#17
$102,000
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
4,683
Job Openings
#18
$75,000
Median Base Salary
4.3/5
Job Satisfaction
3,334
Job Openings
#19
$72,000
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
29,467
Job Openings
#20
$75,000
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
30,107
Job Openings
#21
$100,000
Median Base Salary
4.5/5
Job Satisfaction
2,158
Job Openings
#22
$85,000
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
6,636
Job Openings
#23
$60,000
Median Base Salary
4.1/5
Job Satisfaction
4,858
Job Openings
#24
$77,000
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
7,191
Job Openings
#25
$118,000
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
3,747
Job Openings
#26
$72,000
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
13,340
Job Openings
#27
$127,900
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
6,969
Job Openings
#28
$48,000
Median Base Salary
4.1/5
Job Satisfaction
9,782
Job Openings
#29
$80,000
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
6,348
Job Openings
#30
$67,250
Median Base Salary
4.5/5
Job Satisfaction
2,805
Job Openings
#31
$60,000
Median Base Salary
3.9/5
Job Satisfaction
5,456
Job Openings
#32
$102,000
Median Base Salary
3.5/5
Job Satisfaction
18,997
Job Openings
#33
$77,000
Median Base Salary
4/5
Job Satisfaction
2,591
Job Openings
#34
$91,250
Median Base Salary
4.1/5
Job Satisfaction
1,923
Job Openings
#35
$100,500
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
3,924
Job Openings
#36
$80,000
Median Base Salary
4.2/5
Job Satisfaction
2,009
Job Openings
#37
$70,000
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
34,899
Job Openings
#38
$65,000
Median Base Salary
4/5
Job Satisfaction
3,472
Job Openings
#39
$90,000
Median Base Salary
3.5/5
Job Satisfaction
16,793
Job Openings
#40
$65,000
Median Base Salary
4.2/5
Job Satisfaction
2,601
Job Openings
#41
$48,000
Median Base Salary
4/5
Job Satisfaction
6,115
Job Openings
#42
$49,000
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
21,754
Job Openings
#43
$153,000
Median Base Salary
4/5
Job Satisfaction
1,445
Job Openings
#44
$80,000
Median Base Salary
3.5/5
Job Satisfaction
11,833
Job Openings
#45
$71,000
Median Base Salary
4.1/5
Job Satisfaction
2,180
Job Openings
#46
$89,000
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
3,333
Job Openings
#47
$42,000
Median Base Salary
3.9/5
Job Satisfaction
18,681
Job Openings
#48
$85,000
Median Base Salary
4.3/5
Job Satisfaction
1,500
Job Openings
#49
$140,000
Median Base Salary
4.2/5
Job Satisfaction
1,178
Job Openings
#50
$68,000
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
8,278
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 2019 in America, according to Glassdoor.

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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