Explore the best jobs in the business world.
Business jobs run the gamut, from event planning to analyzing financial statements. So, which are the best? These business professions ranked highest among the U.S. News 2016 Best Jobs rankings. They balance high pay with low stress and great growth potential. Click on to see more.
25. Bookkeeping, Accounting and Audit Clerk
$36,430
Unemployment Rate:
3.9 percent
Expected Job Openings:
-148,700
These professionals handle financial paperwork and accounts for their employers. Their job may include completing financial statements or reporting errors to accountants.
Learn more about bookkeeping, accounting and audit clerks.
24. Office Clerk
$28,670
Unemployment Rate:
6 percent
Expected Job Openings:
95,800
These office multitaskers do everything from answering phones to filing paperwork and entering data.
Learn more about office clerks.
23. Executive Assistant
Median Salary: $51,270
Unemployment Rate:
3.9 percent
Expected Job Openings:
-44,600
These professionals serve as the right-hand men — and women — for executives and other higher-ups. Their duties may include updating the boss’s calendar and scheduling meetings.
Learn more about executive assistants.
22. Credit Counselor
Median Salary:
$42,110
Unemployment Rate:
7.9 percent
Expected Job Openings:
5,000
These credit and debt experts work with clients to dig out of debt, including talking with creditors and consolidating loans.
Learn more about credit counselors.
21. Meeting, Convention and Event Planner
Median Salary:
$46,490
Unemployment Rate:
4.9 percent
Expected Job Openings:
9,900
Meeting, convention and event planners coordinate with clients, vendors and entertainers to put on a flawless party, conference or other social occasion.
Learn more about meeting, convention and event planners.
20. Loan Officer
Median Salary:
$62,670
Unemployment Rate:
7.9 percent
Expected Job Openings:
24,500
These professionals make debt available to qualified businesses and individuals. They may work at banks, credit unions or car dealerships.
Learn more about loan officers.
19. Fundraiser
Median Salary:
$52,430
Unemployment Rate:
4.8 percent
Expected Job Openings:
6,900
Fundraisers spend their days raising money for their employer and may work at nonprofits, universities or for political campaigns.
Learn more about fundraisers.
18. Administrative Assistant
Median Salary:
$33,240
Unemployment Rate:
3.9 percent
Expected Job Openings:
64,000
Administrative assistants must be ready to fill in on a variety of roles, from helping with paperwork to organizing meetings and office events.
Learn more about administrative assistants.
17. Compliance Officer
Median Salary:
$64,950
Unemployment Rate:
1 percent
Expected Job Openings:
8,700
These specialized business professionals make sure organizations are following policies and regulations.
Learn more about compliance officers.
16. HR Specialist
Median Salary:
$57,420
Unemployment Rate:
3.1 percent
Expected Job Openings:
18,900
An HR specialist may work on anything from keeping track of compensation and benefits to hiring and recruiting.
Learn more about HR specialists.
15. Social and Community Service Manager
Median Salary:
$62,740
Unemployment Rate:
2.7 percent
Expected Job Openings:
13,200
This job requires advocating for a group of people or a community, identifying problems and serving as a voice for that population.
Learn more about social and community service managers.
14. Cost Estimator
Median Salary:
$60,050
Unemployment Rate:
3.5 percent
Expected Job Openings:
18,700
Cost estimators analyze data to determine the time and resources necessary to manufacture a product or complete a building project.
Learn more about cost estimators.
13. Financial Analyst
Median Salary:
$78,620
Unemployment Rate:
2.2 percent
Expected Job Openings:
32,300
Financial analysts work long hours, advising clients on how and when to buy and sell investments and keeping up to date on financial news.
Learn more about financial analysts.
12. Logistician
Median Salary:
$73,870
Unemployment Rate:
1.6 percent
Expected Job Openings:
2,500
These experts coordinate with a range of parties to accomplish a task, from aiding in disaster relief to ensuring quick deliveries to customers.
Learn more about logisticians.
11. Market Research Analyst
Median Salary:
$61,290
Unemployment Rate:
2.4 percent
Expected Job Openings:
92,300
Market research analysts help their clients identify and understand their customers, including who they are and what their buying habits are.
Learn more about market research analysts.
10. Financial Manager
Median Salary:
$115,320
Unemployment Rate:
2.6 percent
Expected Job Openings:
37,700
Financial managers oversee their employer’s finances, write reports and ensure that their boss is complying with various laws and regulations.
Learn more about financial managers.
9. Actuary
Median Salary:
$96,700
Unemployment Rate:
4 percent
Expected Job Openings: 4,400
These numbers experts measure and analyze the financial consequences of risk.
Learn more about actuaries.
8. Business Operations Manager
Median Salary:
$97,270
Unemployment Rate:
3.7 percent
Expected Job Openings:
151,100
These corporate know-it-alls coordinate and strategize on various teams and projects, including hiring staff and addressing budget concerns.
Learn more about business operations managers.
7. Management Analyst
Median Salary:
$80,880
Unemployment Rate:
3 percent
Expected Job Openings:
103,400
These problem-solvers hone in on ways to make organizations run more efficiently and increase profits.
Learn more about management analysts.
6. Medical and Health Services Manager
Median Salary:
$92,810
Unemployment Rate:
1.7 percent
Expected Job Openings:
56,300
These managers coordinate and direct the behind-the-scenes action to ensure medical facilities run smoothly.
Learn more about medical and health services managers.
5. Mathematician
Median Salary:
$103,720
Unemployment Rate:
4 percent
Expected Job Openings:
700
Mathematicians crunch numbers and analyze outcomes while working in a range of math-related jobs, including teaching and research.
Learn more about mathematicians.
4. Financial Advisor
Median Salary:
$81,060
Unemployment Rate:
3.3 percent
Expected Job Openings:
73,900
These money experts advise clients on their finances, from investing in a retirement plan to budgeting for a child’s education.
Learn more about financial advisors.
3. Accountant
Median Salary:
$65,940
Unemployment Rate:
3.2 percent
Expected Job Openings:
142,400
Accountants inspect financial records, with potential employers including government agencies, private corporations, nonprofits and individual clients.
Learn more about accountants.
2. Operations Research Analyst
Median Salary:
$76,660
Unemployment Rate:
3.8 percent
Expected Job Openings:
27,600
Workers in this No. 2-ranked field analyze raw data and mathematical equations to help businesses make educated decisions.
Learn more about operations research analysts.
1. Statistician
Median Salary:
$79,990
Unemployment Rate:
4 percent
Expected Job Openings:
10,100
Statisticians use data to make decisions, including collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from their number-crunching.
Learn more about statisticians.
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