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Best Business Careers in 2026

Business careers span every sector and sit at the intersection of strategy, finance, and leadership. Whether you see yourself leading marketing campaigns, analyzing financial markets, or guiding organizations through change, the business world offers a vast menu of specializations. Management, consulting, and entrepreneurship roles are especially well suited to people who thrive on persuasion, decision-making, and measurable results. The shift toward data-driven strategy and global markets means business professionals who blend analytical skills with strong communication will be in high demand. From entry-level analysts to C-suite executives, these are the business careers projected to add the most jobs and deliver the strongest salary growth through 2035.

155 careers sorted by projected growth rate

Medical and Health Services Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $124k · 62k openings/yr
+24.2%
Much faster than average
Logisticians
Median $82k · 27k openings/yr
+17.6%
Faster than average
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median $175k · 54k openings/yr
+15.8%
Faster than average
Community Health Workers
Median $52k · 7k openings/yr
+12.7%
Faster than average
Cooks, Restaurant
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $37k · 219k openings/yr
+12.1%
Faster than average
Training and Development Specialists
Median $69k · 46k openings/yr
+10.8%
Faster than average
Management Analysts
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $102k · 94k openings/yr
+10.1%
Faster than average
Financial Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $167k · 66k openings/yr
+9.7%
Average
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Median $83k · 2.4k openings/yr
+9.7%
Average
Financial Examiners
Median $94k · 4.5k openings/yr
+9.3%
Average
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Median $58k · 900 openings/yr
+9.2%
Average
Construction Managers
Median $115k · 50k openings/yr
+9.1%
Average
Flight Attendants
Median $64k · 19k openings/yr
+8.8%
Average
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Median $232k · 11k openings/yr
+8.3%
Average
Natural Sciences Managers
Median $167k · 9.2k openings/yr
+8.2%
Average
Driver/Sales Workers
Median $39k · 46k openings/yr
+7.9%
Average
Airfield Operations Specialists
Median $57k · 1.5k openings/yr
+7.8%
Average
Farm Labor Contractors
Median $58k · 100 openings/yr
+7.4%
Average
Financial Risk Specialists
Median $117k · 4.8k openings/yr
+7.4%
Average
Social and Human Service Assistants
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $46k · 49k openings/yr
+7.4%
Average
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Median $47k · 68k openings/yr
+7.3%
Average
Social and Community Service Managers
Median $80k · 19k openings/yr
+7.2%
Average
Financial and Investment Analysts
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $103k · 25k openings/yr
+7.2%
Average
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $79k · 82k openings/yr
+7%
Average
Marketing Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $167k · 34k openings/yr
+6.9%
Average
Project Management Specialists
Median $102k · 77k openings/yr
+6.7%
Average
Chefs and Head Cooks
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $62k · 25k openings/yr
+6.6%
Average
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Median $194k · 300 openings/yr
+6.5%
Average
Training and Development Managers
Median $133k · 4.1k openings/yr
+6.4%
Average
Human Resources Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $76k · 74k openings/yr
+6.4%
Average
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Median $49k · 12k openings/yr
+6.3%
Average
Tour Guides and Escorts
Median $38k · 12k openings/yr
+6.3%
Average
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Median $70k · 2k openings/yr
+6.2%
Average
Cargo and Freight Agents
Median $52k · 9k openings/yr
+6.2%
Average
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $107k · 18k openings/yr
+6.1%
Average
Coaches and Scouts
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $47k · 36k openings/yr
+6.1%
Average
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
Median $80k · 5.1k openings/yr
+6%
Average
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products
Median $78k · 47k openings/yr
+6%
Average
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Median $78k · 9k openings/yr
+6%
Average
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Median $99k · 7.6k openings/yr
+5.9%
Average
Food Service Managers
Median $69k · 39k openings/yr
+5.8%
Average
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Median $61k · 17k openings/yr
+5.8%
Average
Public Relations Managers
Median $147k · 6.1k openings/yr
+5.7%
Average
Human Resources Managers
Median $149k · 17k openings/yr
+5.5%
Average
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median $171k · 15k openings/yr
+5.5%
Average
Fundraisers
Median $73k · 10k openings/yr
+5.5%
Average
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Median $67k · 2.2k openings/yr
+5.5%
Average
Private Detectives and Investigators
Median $51k · 3.2k openings/yr
+5.5%
Average
Fundraising Managers
Median $125k · 3.7k openings/yr
+5.4%
Average
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Median $44k · 172k openings/yr
+5.4%
Average
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
Median $49k · 11k openings/yr
+5.3%
Average
Administrative Services Managers
Median $114k · 22k openings/yr
+5.2%
Average
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Median $41k · 4.3k openings/yr
+5.2%
Average
Commercial Pilots
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $123k · 5.2k openings/yr
+5.2%
Average
Web Administrators
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k · 27k openings/yr
+5.1%
Average
Cooks, Private Household
Median $48k · 5k openings/yr
+5.1%
Average
General and Operations Managers
Median $106k · 285k openings/yr
+5%
Average
Accountants and Auditors
Median $84k · 115k openings/yr
+5%
Average
Bartenders
Median $34k · 121k openings/yr
+5%
Average
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Median $80k · 67k openings/yr
+5%
Average
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Median $142k · 101k openings/yr
+4.9%
Slower than average
Curators
Median $63k · 1.6k openings/yr
+4.9%
Slower than average
Economists
Median $125k · 1.1k openings/yr
+4.7%
Slower than average
Lawyers
Median $160k · 29k openings/yr
+4.7%
Slower than average
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Median $76k · 300 openings/yr
+4.7%
Slower than average
Facilities Managers
Median $107k · 14k openings/yr
+4.6%
Slower than average
Sales Managers
Median $148k · 47k openings/yr
+4.5%
Slower than average
Clinical Research Coordinators
Median $62k · 11k openings/yr
+4.4%
Slower than average
Landscape Architects
Median $80k · 1.7k openings/yr
+4.4%
Slower than average
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Median $99k · 6.9k openings/yr
+4.3%
Slower than average
Recreation Workers
Median $37k · 67k openings/yr
+4.3%
Slower than average
Art Directors
Median $115k · 12k openings/yr
+4.2%
Slower than average
Funeral Home Managers
Median $79k · 2.6k openings/yr
+4.1%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Median $80k · 49k openings/yr
+4.1%
Slower than average
Purchasing Managers
Median $148k · 6.4k openings/yr
+4%
Slower than average
Producers and Directors
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $90k · 12k openings/yr
+4%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Median $58k · 24k openings/yr
+4%
Slower than average
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Median $92k · 3.8k openings/yr
+4%
Slower than average
Emergency Management Directors
Median $93k · 1.1k openings/yr
+3.9%
Slower than average
Business Continuity Planners
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $83k · 99k openings/yr
+3.9%
Slower than average
Urban and Regional Planners
Median $89k · 3.2k openings/yr
+3.9%
Slower than average
Lodging Managers
Median $69k · 5.5k openings/yr
+3.8%
Slower than average
Compliance Officers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $81k · 33k openings/yr
+3.8%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Median $59k · 7.2k openings/yr
+3.8%
Slower than average
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Median $70k · 37k openings/yr
+3.7%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Median $94k · 6.6k openings/yr
+3.7%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Median $56k · 6.8k openings/yr
+3.7%
Slower than average
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Median $32k · 100k openings/yr
+3.7%
Slower than average
Gambling Managers
Median $93k · 600 openings/yr
+3.6%
Slower than average
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
Median $68k · 5.2k openings/yr
+3.5%
Slower than average
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Median $76k · 52k openings/yr
+3.5%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
Median $64k · 2.6k openings/yr
+3.5%
Slower than average
Residential Advisors
Median $42k · 17k openings/yr
+3.5%
Slower than average
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Median $31k · 107k openings/yr
+3.4%
Slower than average
Gambling Dealers
Median $34k · 13k openings/yr
+3.4%
Slower than average
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Median $49k · 17k openings/yr
+3.4%
Slower than average
Credit Counselors
Median $52k · 2k openings/yr
+3.3%
Slower than average
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Median $52k · 13k openings/yr
+3.3%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Median $106k · 11k openings/yr
+3.3%
Slower than average
Barbers
Median $38k · 6.9k openings/yr
+3.3%
Slower than average
Insurance Sales Agents
Median $62k · 43k openings/yr
+3.3%
Slower than average
Chief Executives
Median $214k · 19k openings/yr
+3.2%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
Median $49k · 31k openings/yr
+3.2%
Slower than average
Choreographers
Median $55k · 600 openings/yr
+3.1%
Slower than average
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Median $66k · 7.9k openings/yr
+3%
Slower than average
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
Median $43k · 23k openings/yr
+3%
Slower than average
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Median $55k · 3k openings/yr
+3%
Slower than average
Counter and Rental Clerks
Median $41k · 46k openings/yr
+3%
Slower than average
Parts Salespersons
Median $39k · 30k openings/yr
+3%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
Median $63k · 55k openings/yr
+3%
Slower than average
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $64k · 28k openings/yr
+2.9%
Slower than average
Judicial Law Clerks
Median $65k · 1.5k openings/yr
+2.8%
Slower than average
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Median $154k · 800 openings/yr
+2.8%
Slower than average
Sales Engineers
Median $125k · 3.8k openings/yr
+2.8%
Slower than average
Interior Designers
Median $67k · 7.7k openings/yr
+2.7%
Slower than average
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Median $39k · 17k openings/yr
+2.7%
Slower than average
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Median $70k · 116k openings/yr
+2.7%
Slower than average
Ship Engineers
Median $110k · 900 openings/yr
+2.7%
Slower than average
Industrial Production Managers
Median $126k · 17k openings/yr
+2.6%
Slower than average
Funeral Attendants
Median $36k · 5.4k openings/yr
+2.6%
Slower than average
Concierges
Median $39k · 6.9k openings/yr
+2.6%
Slower than average
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Median $44k · 12k openings/yr
+2.5%
Slower than average
Clergy
Median $61k · 19k openings/yr
+2.4%
Slower than average
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Median $84k · 2.8k openings/yr
+2.4%
Slower than average
Foresters
Median $76k · 900 openings/yr
+2.2%
Slower than average
Rehabilitation Counselors
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $47k · 8.2k openings/yr
+2.2%
Slower than average
Labor Relations Specialists
Median $95k · 4.8k openings/yr
+2.1%
Slower than average
Waiters and Waitresses
Median $35k · 423k openings/yr
+2%
Slower than average
Budget Analysts
Median $92k · 2.9k openings/yr
+1.9%
Slower than average
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Median $105k · 15k openings/yr
+1.8%
Slower than average
Public Relations Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $75k · 23k openings/yr
+1.8%
Slower than average
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Median $35k · 1.4k openings/yr
+1.8%
Slower than average
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Median $35k · 36k openings/yr
+1.8%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Median $74k · 61k openings/yr
+1.8%
Slower than average
Real Estate Sales Agents
Median $53k · 33k openings/yr
+1.7%
Slower than average
Air Traffic Controllers
Median $148k · 2.1k openings/yr
+1.7%
Slower than average
Instructional Coordinators
Median $77k · 23k openings/yr
+1.6%
Slower than average
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Median $54k · 13k openings/yr
+1.6%
Slower than average
Personal Financial Advisors
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $105k · 17k openings/yr
+1.4%
Slower than average
Set and Exhibit Designers
Median $75k · 2.2k openings/yr
+1.4%
Slower than average
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Median $79k · 35k openings/yr
+1.4%
Slower than average
Music Directors and Composers
Median $74k · 4.2k openings/yr
+1.2%
Slower than average
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Median $105k · 24k openings/yr
+1.2%
Slower than average
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Median $149k · 1.6k openings/yr
+1.1%
Slower than average
Loan Officers
Median $77k · 17k openings/yr
+1.1%
Slower than average
Team Assemblers
Median $45k · 139k openings/yr
+1.1%
Slower than average
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Median $33k · 27k openings/yr
+0.9%
Slower than average
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Median $78k · 3k openings/yr
+0.9%
Slower than average
Real Estate Brokers
Median $73k · 7.8k openings/yr
+0.8%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
Median $88k · 22k openings/yr
+0.5%
Slower than average
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Median $94k · 7.8k openings/yr
+0.2%
Slower than average
Travel Agents
Median $50k · 5.9k openings/yr
+0.2%
Slower than average
Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Median $39k · 11k openings/yr
+0.2%
Slower than average
Fashion Designers
Median $81k · 2.5k openings/yr
+0.1%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Median $70k · 127k openings/yr
+0.1%
Slower than average

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