If you're looking for a new job in 2024, especially those with higher-than-average salary and a chance of working from the comfort of your own home, Indeed has made a list of the best jobs in the country this year.
In its annual ranking of the "best jobs" in the country, Indeed only compiled jobs with a minimum salary of at least $75,000 and with at least 10% of all postings mentioning "remote" or "hybrid" work.
These are Indeed's top three jobs in the country, followed by the average annual salary for the position.
1. Mental Health Technician - $77,448
Demand for mental health professionals have continues to rise this year as rates of depression, suicidal ideation, and addiction continue to rise. In 2022, 19.86% of American adults reported experiencing mental illness. This increased to 20.78% in 2023, according to a report by Mental Health America, an organization that produces an annual report of mental health data from the country's 50 states and the District of Columbia.
2. Loan Officer - $192,339
Ranking second on Indeed's list, loan officers have one of the highest earning potential among all the jobs listed. According to the job site's research, at least 75% of all listings for loan officers on Indeed's database provide hybrid or remote working options.
Loan officers assist people and businesses in the process of applying for loans, either by evaluating their financial documents or helping borrowers complete their loan applications.
Loan officers can either be paid a flat salary or earn at an hourly rate. Other loan officers also earn commission based on their sales, on top of their normal salary. Commissions can range between 0.2% and 2% of the total loan amount, according to Indeed.
3. Mental Health Therapist - $76,140
This is the second job on the list related to mental health. At least six of the top 25 best jobs featured on Indeed's 2024 list pertain to mental health, thrice as many recorded two years ago.
Mental health therapists provide counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals or groups experiencing emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges.
Other Jobs on the List
Indeed listed 25 jobs on its annual analysis. Here are the other jobs included in the list.
Electrical engineer: $102,590
Construction project manager: $103,431
Mechanical engineer: $96,091
Psychiatrist: $258,440
Human resources manager: $79,174
Senior accountant: $82,811
Data engineer: $130,135
Civil engineer: $93,967
Supply chain specialist: $86,976
Accounting manager: $93,000
Attorney: $120,854
Designer: $81,149
Controller: $111,682
Behavioral health professional: $85,506
Psychiatric nurse: $112,811
Quality engineer: $83,227
Senior engineer: $137,086
Associate attorney: $105,989
Real estate analyst: $90,030
Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner: $138,873
Tax manager: $129,697
Medical director: $184,521
