7 High-Paying Careers with Most Job Openings

By siliconindia  |   Tuesday, 23 September 2014, 00:44 IST
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#5: Information Security Analyst
Median Annual Salary: 1.86 lakh—8.99 lakh  
Projected Job Growth Rate by 2022: 37 Percent

Would you like to use your computer knowledge to ward off cyber threats? A career as an information security analyst might be the right choice for you.
In this position, you will be responsible for carrying out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems, as well as taking proactive measures to secure the data. With the uptick in cybercrime, many organizations are in dreadful need of information security analysts who can help organizations when these issues arise.
According to the Department of Labor, you will typically need a Bachelor's degree in computer science, programming, or a similar field of study to be hired.
#6: Registered Nurse
Median Annual Salary: 0.80 lakh—4.84 lakh
Projected Job Growth Rate by 2022: 19 Percent
Do you think of yourself as a compassionate and patient person? Then you might want to consider pursuing a career as a registered nurse, which is projected to add the most number of jobs as compared to any other profession.
As a registered nurse, your duties include recording patients medical histories and symptoms, administering medicines and treatments, and educating patients on how to cope with an illness or injury.
Baby boomers are a major mechanism for the hiring spree, and as the number of medical problems increases, such individuals will require help and guidance of these nurses to take care of them.
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