Top ten best paying jobs for women
10. Civil Engineer
If you’ve always got a big project underway and like working in diverse environments, you’d probably make a good civil engineer.
Civil engineers are innovators, researchers, designers, builders and operators. They create and oversee infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings and water supply systems. They work in both public and private sectors.There are specialized construction engineers, structural engineers and transportation engineers. Geotechnical engineers focus on foundations and their compatibility with the soil and rock at specific sites.
If you’re a talented, highly motivated woman, you have an excellent chance of landing your dream job and shattering the glass ceiling.
9. Purchasing Manager
Purchasing managers supervise the buyers who choose the products and services that their company sells. They have a good feel for what consumers need or want. They evaluate the quality of goods or services and determine which suppliers are most efficient. Price, speed of delivery, technical support and reliability are key factors in choosing suppliers.
Purchasing managers aren’t chained to their desks. They tour manufacturing plants and distribution centers to see that operations are up to s nuff. They attend conventions and trade shows to stay abreast of industry trends and develop contacts.
Managers also write company policies for procurement. Agreements must be legal and ethical with no conflicts of interest or inappropriate company-supplier relationships. Management decisions could make or break the company’s bottom line or reputation.
Buyers typically have a bachelor’s degree and move into management positions after gaining experience.
8. Human Resources Manager,
HR managers coordinate and oversee administrative functions such as payroll and employee training. They also act as liaisons between managers and employees.
Executives count on HR managers for their staffing needs. Much of the day is spent recruiting top talent, screening applicants, scheduling interviews and onboarding new employees.
HR managers are wildly popular with the staff because they see to it that everyone gets paid.
There are several different career paths in HR. Some businesses need labor relations directors to draw up and negotiate contracts for union practices, fair wages or grievances. Others need managers who are solely responsible for payroll and reporting. You could also specialize in recruiting for executive-level positions. You could even start your own company.
Most employers require a bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ experience.
7. Physical Therapist
PTs work with injured or ill patients to improve movement and manage pain. They treat people who have suffered a stroke or had spinal injuries, assorted sports injuries, fractures and severe sprains. They may work with amputees, patients with chronic arthritis or people who have neurological problems like cerebral palsy.
Rehabilitating a torn ligament is nothing like rehabilitating a traumatic brain injury. An elderly patient can’t be expected to recover at the same rate a child does. PTs have extensive knowledge of the whole human body and how its parts function together in different body types and people of all ages. They continually track patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Some PTs specialize in a certain type of care or work with a specific age group. Others design fitness and wellness programs for active people and go into business for themselves.
A doctorate in physical therapy and a state license are required.
6. Software Developer, Applications and Systems Software
Expected job growth through 2026 for software and app developers is a whopping 24 percent.
Developers identify core functionality, performance and security needs to come up with software solutions. They upgrade existing systems for greater efficiency. They work closely with programmers to explain the coding they need for certain apps. They determine how various apps will work together.
People in this field have highly creative minds and the technical skills to bring their ideas to life. Software development calls for endless designing and testing, but it’s stress-free for the most part. There’s also great potential for a healthy work-life balance.
A bachelor’s degree is usually required, but employers are almost more interested in experience.
5. Computer and Information Systems Manager
Spots in information technology are expected to increase 12 percent through 2026 as skilled systems managers are needed across all sectors.
Organizations usually have an IT department or team, so IT managers fill short- and long-term staffing needs. In large companies, they oversee software developers, programmers, computer systems analysts and support personnel.
Chief technology officers typically have more technical expertise and experience than CIOs. They actually find and test new technology.
