Career Opportunities – The 12 Best Jobs for Women In 2014

CareerCast.com has released its list of the 12 best jobs for women in 2014. Their selection of the top 12 is said to be based on factors such as average annual salary, projected hiring outlook, the number of women in the field, as well as other criteria such as stress and physical demands. Here they are:

Actuary (person who computes premium rates, dividends, risks etc.)

• BLS Annual Average Salary: $93,680
• Projected hiring outlook by 2022 is 26%

As per the 2014 Jobs Rated report, Actuary is a rapidly growing and potentially lucrative field.

Advertising and Promotions Manager

• BLS Annual Average Salary: $115,750
• Projected hiring outlook by 2022 is 12%

More than 67% of advertising and promotions managers in 2013 were women – [BLS/Bureau of Labor Statistics]

Computer Systems Analysts

• BLS Annual Average Salary: $79,680
• Projected hiring outlook by 2022 is 25%

Much growth in this sector, great career opportunities for women and is among the top hiring jobs in the industry

Dental Hygienist

• BLS Annual Average Salary: $70,201
• Projected hiring outlook by 2022 is 33%

Fastest growing fields in the healthcare industry. 93.8% of all Dental Hygienist across the USA are women [BLS/Bureau of Labor Statistics]

Education Administrator

• BLS Annual Average Salary: $86,490
• Projected hiring outlook by 2022 is 15%

They are responsible for implementing curriculum and overseeing the daily operations in schools. Over 63% of Education Administrators in 2013 were women [BLS/Bureau of Labor Statistics]

Event Planners

• BLS Annual Average Salary: $45,810
• Projected hiring outlook by 2022 is 33%

74.7% of Event Planners are women [BLS/Bureau of Labor Statistics]

Human Resource Manager

• BLS Annual Average Salary: $99,720
• Projected hiring outlook by 2022 is 13%

Their role is vital to the everyday operations of most business and work places

Market Research Analyst 

• BLS Annual Average Salary: $60,330
• Projected hiring outlook by 2022 is 32%

Rapid growth is said to be expected over the next decade in market research analyst hiring. Special focus will be on social media and other online means of connectivity

Occupational Therapist

• BLS Annual Average Salary: $75,400
• Projected hiring outlook by 2022 is 29%

Top fields for women in recent years. 84.4% of those working as Occupational Therapist are women [BLS/Bureau of Labor Statistics]

Physical Therapist

• BLS Annual Average Salary: $79,860
• Projected hiring outlook by 2022 is 36%

CareerCast referred to this profession as ‘an especially promising one, particularly for those looking to break into the healthcare industry.’

Public Relations Manager

• BLS Annual Average Salary: $95,450
• Projected hiring outlook by 2022 is 13%

CareerCast highlighted the need for PR Managers in both established and start-up businesses.

Speech Pathologist

• BLS Annual Average Salary: $69,870
• Projected hiring outlook by 2022 is 19%

In 2013, 93.4% of Speech Pathologist employed were women [BLS/Bureau of Labor Statistics] CareerCast pointed as well that this career ranks as one of the best careers for 2014 as per Jobs Rated report.

source: careercast.com