High-paying US jobs growing the fastest

Data highlights the fastest-growing high-paying occupations.

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics highlights the fastest-growing high-paying occupations projected for 2025–2035.

Nurse practitioners top the list, with employment expected to grow by 41.0% and a 2025 median annual wage of $132,000.

The growth is attributed to factors including an ageing population, rising rates of chronic disease and the expansion of team-based healthcare models.

Data scientists follow, with projected growth of 34.6% and a median annual wage of $120,000.

Healthcare and technology occupations dominate the rankings.

Employment of health services managers is projected to grow by 24.2%, with a median wage of $124,000, while physician assistants are expected to see 21.1% growth and earn a median $136,000 annually.

Source: The Star