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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 2034.

219 careers sorted by projected growth rate

Business Intelligence Analysts
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $120k · 21k openings/yr
+36%
Much faster than average
Clinical Data Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $120k · 21k openings/yr
+36%
Much faster than average
Web Administrators
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k · 42k openings/yr
+33%
Much faster than average
Information Technology Project Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k · 42k openings/yr
+33%
Much faster than average
Medical and Health Services Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $124k · 61k openings/yr
+29%
Much faster than average
Business Continuity Planners
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $83k · 89k openings/yr
+28%
Much faster than average
Sustainability Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $83k · 89k openings/yr
+28%
Much faster than average
Online Merchants
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $83k · 89k openings/yr
+28%
Much faster than average
Security Management Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $83k · 89k openings/yr
+28%
Much faster than average
AI Product Manager
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $175k
+28%
Much faster than average
Renewable Energy Project Engineer
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $123k
+27%
Much faster than average
Cloud Solutions Architect
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $134k
+25%
Much faster than average
Medical Science Liaison
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $94k · 2k openings/yr
+25%
Much faster than average
Astronaut
Median $49k · 0k openings/yr
+25%
Much faster than average
Influencer Marketing Manager
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $134k
+19%
Faster than average
Content Creator / Digital Creator
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $74k
+18%
Faster than average
Clinical Trial Manager
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $79k · 3k openings/yr
+18%
Faster than average
Personal Financial Advisors
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $105k · 29k openings/yr
+17%
Faster than average
Social Media Manager
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $134k
+17%
Faster than average
Financial Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $167k · 72k openings/yr
+16%
Faster than average
Treasurers and Controllers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $167k · 72k openings/yr
+16%
Faster than average
Investment Fund Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $167k · 72k openings/yr
+16%
Faster than average
Cooks, Restaurant
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $37k · 211k openings/yr
+16%
Faster than average
Growth Marketing Manager
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $134k
+16%
Faster than average
Podcast Producer
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $74k
+15%
Faster than average
Product Manager
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $175k
+15%
Faster than average
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $63k · 39k openings/yr
+14%
Faster than average
Community Manager
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $134k
+14%
Faster than average
Healthcare Consultant
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $142k
+14%
Faster than average
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $79k · 94k openings/yr
+13%
Faster than average
Search Marketing Strategists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $79k · 94k openings/yr
+13%
Faster than average
Coaches and Scouts
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $47k · 40k openings/yr
+13%
Faster than average
Social and Human Service Assistants
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $46k · 40k openings/yr
+12%
Faster than average
Pharmacy Aides
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $38k
+12%
Faster than average
Venture Capital Analyst
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $81k
+12%
Faster than average
Management Analysts
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $102k · 96k openings/yr
+11%
Faster than average
Commercial Pilots
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $123k · 5k openings/yr
+11%
Faster than average
Rehabilitation Counselors
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $47k · 14k openings/yr
+10%
Faster than average
Financial and Investment Analysts
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $103k · 32k openings/yr
+9%
Average
Chefs and Head Cooks
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $62k · 20k openings/yr
+9%
Average
Medical Device Sales Representative
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $105k · 5k openings/yr
+9%
Average
Marketing Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $167k · 39k openings/yr
+8%
Average
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $107k · 20k openings/yr
+8%
Average
Supply Chain Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $107k · 20k openings/yr
+8%
Average
Compliance Officers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $81k · 29k openings/yr
+8%
Average
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $81k · 29k openings/yr
+8%
Average
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $81k · 29k openings/yr
+8%
Average
Coroners
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $81k · 29k openings/yr
+8%
Average
Regulatory Affairs Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $81k · 29k openings/yr
+8%
Average
Customs Brokers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $81k · 29k openings/yr
+8%
Average
Human Resources Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $76k · 33k openings/yr
+8%
Average
Video Game Designers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $104k · 22k openings/yr
+8%
Average
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Median $66k
+7%
Average
Community Health Workers
Median $52k
+7%
Average
Clergy
Median $61k
+7%
Average
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Median $52k
+7%
Average
Producers and Directors
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $90k · 17k openings/yr
+7%
Average
Media Programming Directors
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $90k · 17k openings/yr
+7%
Average
Talent Directors
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $90k · 17k openings/yr
+7%
Average
Media Technical Directors/Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $90k · 17k openings/yr
+7%
Average
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $105k · 7k openings/yr
+7%
Average
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Median $83k
+6%
Average
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Median $78k
+6%
Average
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Median $78k
+6%
Average
Cost Estimators
Median $79k
+6%
Average
Farm Labor Contractors
Median $58k
+6%
Average
Labor Relations Specialists
Median $95k
+6%
Average
Logisticians
Median $82k
+6%
Average
Logistics Engineers
Median $82k
+6%
Average
Logistics Analysts
Median $82k
+6%
Average
Project Management Specialists
Median $102k
+6%
Average
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Median $61k
+6%
Average
Fundraisers
Median $73k
+6%
Average
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Median $78k
+6%
Average
Training and Development Specialists
Median $69k · 47k openings/yr
+6%
Average
Accountants and Auditors
Median $84k · 131k openings/yr
+6%
Average
Budget Analysts
Median $92k
+6%
Average
Credit Analysts
Median $84k
+6%
Average
Insurance Underwriters
Median $81k
+6%
Average
Financial Risk Specialists
Median $117k
+6%
Average
Financial Examiners
Median $94k
+6%
Average
Credit Counselors
Median $52k
+6%
Average
Loan Officers
Median $77k · 24k openings/yr
+6%
Average
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Median $62k
+6%
Average
Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
Median $81k
+6%
Average
Climate Change Policy Analysts
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $82k · 7k openings/yr
+6%
Average
Environmental Restoration Planners
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $82k · 7k openings/yr
+6%
Average
Public Relations Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $75k · 32k openings/yr
+6%
Average
Clinical Nurse Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $98k · 195k openings/yr
+6%
Average
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
Median $64k
+6%
Average
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
Median $49k
+6%
Average
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Median $49k
+6%
Average
Gambling Dealers
Median $34k
+6%
Average
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Median $35k
+6%
Average
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Median $33k
+6%
Average
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Median $32k
+6%
Average
Funeral Attendants
Median $36k
+6%
Average
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Median $55k
+6%
Average
Barbers
Median $38k
+6%
Average
Concierges
Median $39k
+6%
Average
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Median $47k
+6%
Average
Recreation Workers
Median $37k
+6%
Average
Residential Advisors
Median $42k
+6%
Average
Music Producer
Median $90k
+6%
Average
Chief Executives
Median $214k
+5%
Average
Chief Sustainability Officers
Median $214k
+5%
Average
General and Operations Managers
Median $106k · 343k openings/yr
+5%
Average
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Median $134k
+5%
Average
Sales Managers
Median $148k · 29k openings/yr
+5%
Average
Public Relations Managers
Median $147k
+5%
Average
Fundraising Managers
Median $125k
+5%
Average
Administrative Services Managers
Median $114k
+5%
Average
Facilities Managers
Median $107k
+5%
Average
Security Managers
Median $107k
+5%
Average
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median $175k · 49k openings/yr
+5%
Average
Industrial Production Managers
Median $126k
+5%
Average
Quality Control Systems Managers
Median $126k
+5%
Average
Geothermal Production Managers
Median $126k
+5%
Average
Biofuels Production Managers
Median $126k
+5%
Average
Biomass Power Plant Managers
Median $126k
+5%
Average
Hydroelectric Production Managers
Median $126k
+5%
Average
Purchasing Managers
Median $148k
+5%
Average
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Median $149k
+5%
Average
Human Resources Managers
Median $149k
+5%
Average
Training and Development Managers
Median $133k
+5%
Average
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Median $90k · 80k openings/yr
+5%
Average
Construction Managers
Median $115k · 30k openings/yr
+5%
Average
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Median $59k
+5%
Average
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Median $106k
+5%
Average
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Median $105k
+5%
Average
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median $171k
+5%
Average
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Median $171k
+5%
Average
Food Service Managers
Median $69k
+5%
Average
Gambling Managers
Median $93k
+5%
Average
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
Median $80k
+5%
Average
Lodging Managers
Median $69k
+5%
Average
Natural Sciences Managers
Median $167k
+5%
Average
Clinical Research Coordinators
Median $167k
+5%
Average
Water Resource Specialists
Median $167k
+5%
Average
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
Median $97k
+5%
Average
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Median $70k
+5%
Average
Social and Community Service Managers
Median $80k
+5%
Average
Emergency Management Directors
Median $93k
+5%
Average
Funeral Home Managers
Median $79k
+5%
Average
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Median $70k
+5%
Average
Spa Managers
Median $70k
+5%
Average
Regulatory Affairs Managers
Median $142k
+5%
Average
Compliance Managers
Median $142k
+5%
Average
Loss Prevention Managers
Median $142k
+5%
Average
Wind Energy Operations Managers
Median $142k
+5%
Average
Wind Energy Development Managers
Median $142k
+5%
Average
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Median $142k
+5%
Average
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $64k · 32k openings/yr
+5%
Average
Lawyers
Median $160k · 49k openings/yr
+5%
Average
Judicial Law Clerks
Median $65k
+5%
Average
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Median $118k
+5%
Average
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Median $76k
+5%
Average
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Median $154k
+5%
Average
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Median $44k · 37k openings/yr
+5%
Average
Cooks, Private Household
Median $48k
+5%
Average
Cooks, Short Order
Median $36k
+5%
Average
Bartenders
Median $34k
+5%
Average
Waiters and Waitresses
Median $35k
+5%
Average
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Median $31k
+5%
Average
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Median $80k
+5%
Average
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Median $99k
+4%
Slower than average
Landscape Architects
Median $80k
+4%
Slower than average
Range Managers
Median $73k
+4%
Slower than average
Foresters
Median $76k
+4%
Slower than average
Economists
Median $125k
+4%
Slower than average
Environmental Economists
Median $125k
+4%
Slower than average
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Median $194k
+4%
Slower than average
Urban and Regional Planners
Median $89k
+4%
Slower than average
Political Scientists
Median $142k
+4%
Slower than average
Commercial and Industrial Designers
Median $84k
+4%
Slower than average
Fashion Designers
Median $81k
+4%
Slower than average
Floral Designers
Median $37k
+4%
Slower than average
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Median $39k
+4%
Slower than average
Set and Exhibit Designers
Median $75k
+4%
Slower than average
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Median $67k
+4%
Slower than average
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Median $41k
+4%
Slower than average
Choreographers
Median $55k
+4%
Slower than average
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Median $47k
+4%
Slower than average
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Median $62k
+4%
Slower than average
Editors
Median $78k
+4%
Slower than average
Writers and Authors
Median $77k · 14k openings/yr
+4%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Median $58k
+4%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Median $80k
+4%
Slower than average
Solar Energy Installation Managers
Median $80k
+4%
Slower than average
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Median $58k
+4%
Slower than average
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Median $232k
+4%
Slower than average
Air Traffic Controllers
Median $148k
+4%
Slower than average
Airfield Operations Specialists
Median $57k
+4%
Slower than average
Flight Attendants
Median $64k
+4%
Slower than average
Driver/Sales Workers
Median $39k
+4%
Slower than average
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Median $78k
+4%
Slower than average
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Median $92k
+4%
Slower than average
Ship Engineers
Median $110k
+4%
Slower than average
Diplomat
Median $214k · 1k openings/yr
+4%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Median $78k
+3%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Median $106k
+3%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Median $94k
+3%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Median $56k
+3%
Slower than average
Bailiffs
Median $57k
+3%
Slower than average
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Median $94k · 9k openings/yr
+3%
Slower than average
Intelligence Analysts
Median $94k · 9k openings/yr
+3%
Slower than average
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Median $76k · 40k openings/yr
+3%
Slower than average
Customs and Border Protection Officers
Median $76k · 40k openings/yr
+3%
Slower than average
Private Detectives and Investigators
Median $51k
+3%
Slower than average
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
Median $43k
+3%
Slower than average
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
Median $43k
+3%
Slower than average
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Median $99k
+2%
Slower than average
Curators
Median $63k
+2%
Slower than average
Instructional Coordinators
Median $77k
+2%
Slower than average
Art Directors
Median $115k · 11k openings/yr
+2%
Slower than average
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
Median $49k · 34k openings/yr
+2%
Slower than average
Interior Designers
Median $67k · 8k openings/yr
+1%
Slower than average
Music Directors and Composers
Median $74k · 6k openings/yr
+1%
Slower than average
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Median $70k · 28k openings/yr
+1%
Slower than average

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