100 Best Jobs 2017: Find Them Across the Tampa Region

TAMPA, FL — In the hunt for a new opportunity or gainful employment, it's best to start at the top. Wednesday morning, U.S. News released its 2017 list of the 1o0 best jobs, as well as top jobs across 15 categories, including the best-paying jobs and the top positions for specific fields and interests.

A disappointing paycheck or astronomical student loan bill might be important driving factors to start a search for a new opportunity, but the rankings aren't just about salary. U.S. News also included factors like growth potential and work-life balance.

More than half of the 100 best jobs are linked to health care. Dentist was at the top of the list, followed by nurse practitioner and physician assistant. Several health care jobs also topped the list of best-paying jobs.

“Health care jobs often require a human element, so they can’t be exported or entirely replaced by robots – at least not yet,” said Susannah Snider, personal finance editor at U.S. News. “Continued growth in the health care sector, low unemployment rates and high salaries make these jobs especially desirable. Plus, individuals can pursue a range of health care positions that require varying levels of skill and education.”

See the complete list of 100 Best Jobs from U.S. News

The Patch jobs board is filled with thousands of openings across the region. We did a search for some of the job titles at the top of the U.S. News list. Here are some of the opportunities we found in town.

1. Dentist

• Dentist MCD, Aspen Dental

8. Computer Systems Analyst

• Application Support Analyst - II, Tekmark Global Solutions LLC in Temple Terrace

10. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

• Oral Surgeon - Full or Part Time, Private Practice in Tampa

13. Software Developer

• Software Developer, Milvets Systems Technology in Tampa

16. Physical Therapist

• PHYSICAL THERAPIST POOL ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL SPORTS MEDICINE, BayCare in Tampa

22. Registered Nurse

• RN Supervisor, Utilization Management, Healthcare Support in Tampa

26. Financial Advisor

• Independent 403(B) Financial Advisor, ABMM Financial in Tampa

37. Mechanical Engineer

• Manufacturing Engineer, RELEVANTE INC in Tampa

39. Accountant

• CPA Accountant- Part Time, Foundational-health in Tampa

49. Pharmacist

• Pharmacist, AHS PharmStat in Clearwater

66. Marketing Manager

• Marketing Manager, FairWarning in Tampa

71. Financial Analyst

• Financial Analyst, INSYS Group in Tampa

82. Dietitian and Nutritionist

• Dietary Aide, HCR ManorCare in Zephyrhills

91. Computer Systems Administrator

• Systems Administrator, Milvets Systems Technology in Tampa

100. Dental Assistant

• Dental Assistant - Downtown, CONFIDENTIAL in Tampa

See more of the 100 Best Jobs at U.S. News and search thousands of area job opportunities at the Patch Jobs Board.

Here are the best-paying jobs for 2017, along with the average salary:

1. Anesthesiologist, $258,100
2. Surgeon, $247,520
3. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, $233,900
4. Obstetrician and Gynecologist, $222,400
5. Orthodontist, $221,390
6. Physician, $196,520
7. Psychiatrist, $193,680
8. Pediatrician, $183,180
9. Dentist, $172,350
10. Prosthodontist, $161,020

See more of the best-paying jobs.

To calculate the Best Jobs, U.S. News started with hiring demand for a variety of jobs from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. From there, jobs are given scores on 10-year growth volume, 10-year growth percentage, median salary, employment rate, future job prospects, stress level and work-life balance. See the methodology.

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