50 Best Jobs in America for 2020
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Discover Glassdoor’s Best Jobs in 2020

Discover Glassdoor’s Best Jobs in 2020

Using Glassdoor’s unique data on jobs, salaries, and companies, we compiled a list of the 50 Best Jobs in America 2020 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
$83,589
Median Base Salary
3.9/5
Job Satisfaction
16,136
Job Openings
#3
$107,801
Median Base Salary
4.0/5
Job Satisfaction
6,542
Job Openings
#4
$117,713
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
12,173
Job Openings
#5
$107,310
Median Base Salary
3.9/5
Job Satisfaction
6,603
Job Openings
#6
$102,472
Median Base Salary
3.9/5
Job Satisfaction
6,941
Job Openings
#7
$105,563
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
50,438
Job Openings
#8
$71,867
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
29,167
Job Openings
#9
$133,067
Median Base Salary
4.3/5
Job Satisfaction
3,515
Job Openings
#10
$78,480
Median Base Salary
4.0/5
Job Satisfaction
6,560
Job Openings
#11
$85,389
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
12,320
Job Openings
#12
$83,190
Median Base Salary
4.1/5
Job Satisfaction
3,966
Job Openings
#13
$70,189
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
19,198
Job Openings
#14
$81,175
Median Base Salary
4.2/5
Job Satisfaction
3,639
Job Openings
#15
$120,644
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
4,091
Job Openings
#16
$85,794
Median Base Salary
4.0/5
Job Satisfaction
3,589
Job Openings
#17
$87,005
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
19,280
Job Openings
#18
$76,854
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
9,550
Job Openings
#19
$70,000
Median Base Salary
3.9/5
Job Satisfaction
5,768
Job Openings
#20
$71,483
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
28,886
Job Openings
#21
$77,396
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
37,764
Job Openings
#22
$77,035
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
7,756
Job Openings
#23
$74,339
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
14,838
Job Openings
#24
$70,160
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
5,842
Job Openings
#25
$70,489
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
6,272
Job Openings
#26
$73,022
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
13,181
Job Openings
#27
$92,225
Median Base Salary
3.5/5
Job Satisfaction
16,850
Job Openings
#28
$84,784
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
5,002
Job Openings
#29
$100,000
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
2,894
Job Openings
#30
$66,326
Median Base Salary
4.2/5
Job Satisfaction
3,603
Job Openings
#31
$101,468
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
4,296
Job Openings
#32
$80,429
Median Base Salary
3.5/5
Job Satisfaction
31,909
Job Openings
#33
$110,600
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
4,668
Job Openings
#34
$102,000
Median Base Salary
4.2/5
Job Satisfaction
1,946
Job Openings
#35
$50,467
Median Base Salary
4.2/5
Job Satisfaction
7,468
Job Openings
#36
$75,700
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
5,714
Job Openings
#37
$65,607
Median Base Salary
4.4/5
Job Satisfaction
3,279
Job Openings
#38
$90,478
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
3,308
Job Openings
#39
$81,632
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
3,321
Job Openings
#40
$71,334
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
9,241
Job Openings
#41
$109,585
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
4,537
Job Openings
#42
$87,608
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
2,854
Job Openings
#43
$65,704
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
5,270
Job Openings
#44
$62,973
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
6,848
Job Openings
#45
$76,854
Median Base Salary
3.7/5
Job Satisfaction
3,674
Job Openings
#46
$85,456
Median Base Salary
3.8/5
Job Satisfaction
2,658
Job Openings
#47
$85,611
Median Base Salary
3.5/5
Job Satisfaction
7,257
Job Openings
#48
$120,549
Median Base Salary
4.1/5
Job Satisfaction
1,234
Job Openings
#49
$71,028
Median Base Salary
3.6/5
Job Satisfaction
6,138
Job Openings
#50
$79,065
Median Base Salary
3.9/5
Job Satisfaction
1,967
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 2020 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