Job Security is a Must! 14 Jobs That Can Survive The Next 20 Years
In today’s trying economy, job security is a top priority for employees and employers. Knowing their work is valued encourages loyalty and positive morale for those pulling eight to twelve and counting overtime. It also helps to lessen stress and anxiety.
For companies looking to attract top talent and lessen turnaround, job security helps to maintain a positive workforce and retain talent. However, when an economy is in recession, employers may have to cut jobs and scale back salaries to keep their business in the black. Forty-nine states (the exception being Montana) have laws that protect an employer’s right to fire employees at any time, for any reason. The only issues would arise from a violation of federal anti-discrimination laws that protect areas like age, minority or disability status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
When employers can offer job security to their workforce, fostering a positive and productive working environment, it’s a win-win for everyone involved. Knowing where to look for jobs that will continue to grow with a changing economy is half the battle. If you’re a job-seeker or looking to change careers to more secure employment, we have just the list for you.
1. Nurses
By 2033, experts expect nursing specialties to grow along with the healthcare industry by a whopping 13%. Areas of study, such as nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives, are all expected to grow, averaging an overall growth in employment of up to 40%.
These careers come with a starting salary of between $45,353 and $73,447, depending on where you live. You can alsoincrease your earnings by choosing an understaffed area or signing up for overtime and taking the night, weekend, and holiday shifts to earn the shift differential.
2. Electricians
If there is one area of work that will never go out of style or need, it’s trade skills, those labor jobs that require a learned manual skill. Electricians are badly needed in America as more and more Boomers reach and enter retirement. We’re entering a time when Boomers are retiring, and there aren’t enough electricians to replace them, let alone keep up with demand.
Employers can’t fill roles fast enough, with an expected 11% faster growth than the average for all occupations through 2033. With an ability to specialize in commercial or residential electrical work, electricians can expect to earn an average of $61,391, while New York pays the highest average of $72,925.
3. Lawyers
It’s unlikely that we’ll ask robots to fill the role of human lawyers anytime soon. I can’t imagine entering a courtroom and having a machine of any sort represent me when my very life could be on the line.
Lawyers, even public defenders, can have a wide-sweeping pay range depending on their specialty. Accident and injury lawyers usually don’t get paid unless their client wins, while criminal defense lawyers may make considerably less than their prosecutor counterparts. However, for the most part, lawyers can expect to make an average of $144,230 yearlywhen working in the U.S. This occupation is also likely to grow faster than average at 5% yearly through 2033.
4. Plumbers
No matter how sophisticated it might be, no one wants their pipes fixed by an automated system. Humans like human interaction. We like to be able to question, consider, analyze, and decide. Plumbers, another trade job, are not going anywhere anytime soon.
So, if you’re planning on becoming a plumber, you’ll be happy to know that this blue-collar job expects growth 6% faster than the average for all jobs through 2033. To unclog those stopped-up sinks and toilets and keep the drains clean, you’ll earn an average of $59,880, with the District of Columbia paying out a whopping average of $72,133.
5. Construction Managers
Construction managers help plan, coordinate, budget, and execute major building projects. From homes to skyscrapers, the managers who oversee them aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
With an expected growth of 9% through 2033, construction managers are ensured a bit of job security in their roles. For work as a construction manager, you can earn an average of $81,313 yearly, with Hawaii leading the way with an average pay of $123,933.
6. Mental Health Counselors
Never before have mental health counselors been more needed than now as people face the uncertainty of the economy and geopolitical unrest. The isolation of the pandemic also caused an increased need for counselors as the mental health of teens took center stage.
This healthcare area will likely grow, averaging 19% expansion through 2033 compared to all other occupations. If you’re new to the mental health field or looking to enter it, you can expect an average salary of $51,240. However, New Jersey leads the way in the U.S., paying their mental health counselors a whopping $92,850 a year.
7. Marketing Managers
If you’re looking to make bank as a marketing manager, move to California. They lead the charge, paying a huge $113,956. The average pay across the U.S. is $104,550, but Alabama isn’t the only state to sink far below this at an average of $46,000.
Still, experts believe this area will continue to grow steadily at 8% through 2033, allowing marketing managers to increase their careers and incomes continually.
8. Data Scientists
New York treats their data scientists right, offering an average yearly salary of $136,172, followed by Vermont and California. Florida comes in last but still provides a median pay of $91,843.
You’ll need a bachelor’s degree for this job, but you can expect a yearly growth of 36% compared to other occupations and a serious sense of job security no matter where you live.
9. Personal Finance Advisors
Personal financial advisors have become increasingly in demand as the economy has changed with heightening inflation. People who are already invested in stocks and bonds want reassurance that their money is safe, and those looking to invest want to know if the risk is worth it.
With an expected job growth of 17% through 2033, personal financial advisors can have a bit of job security and average out their pay at around $64,993. Although, New York has the best average salary at $110,404.
10. Truck Drivers
It’s unlikely that robotic truck drivers will be delivering goods across the U.S. anytime soon, so truck drivers can breathe a little easier, knowing their jobs will grow around 9% through 2033.
Truck driving is a challenging way to build real wealth. It takes long, arduous hours on the road, may require long stretches away from loved ones, and can be exhausting. However, if you do it right, you can earn an average of $60,326. Delaware has the best median wage at $70,901 for this occupation.
11. Computer Support Specialists
While the average salary for computer support specialists in the U.S. is $59,971, D.C. pays top wages at $66,748. As a customer service liaison for computer users and organizations, you’ll spend considerable time helping people access the information they’re looking for.
At an expected growth rate of 6% through 2033, working as a computer support specialist is a great area to start working if you already have the knowledge. Degrees and certifications can also boost your potential income from jobs in this field.
12. Software Developers
While the average median income for software developers is around $131,000 a year, California blows that out of the water, paying out an average of $182,570 annually. Washington and Rhode Island also pay over $145,000 for this job field.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a 26% growth in this area and 14% when compared to other computer-related occupations. For those who already have experience as software developers, your salary and job experience can be what you want them to be when you find the ideal company for your skillset.
13. Airline Pilots
The median income for airline pilots is $52,782 a year. California pays the most at an average of $57,194 yearly, with New York a close second at $56,493. At an expected growth rate of 5% through 2033, airline pilot jobs will grow as fast as the average for all occupations.
And considering we aren’t likely to trust autopilot or Rocky the Robot to fly us around anytime soon, airline pilots can expect a little bit of job security through the next decade.
14. Fire Fighters
While firefighter jobs will likely grow as fast as the average for all occupations at 4%, the need for wildland firefighters is growing. In 2024, the Forest Service hired 11,393 wildland firefighters (those who fight wildfire in states like California and Nevada), meeting 101% of its goal.
However, a volatile pay structure and higher demand for firefighters to extend their work beyond the regular wildfire season are causing issues for those who make a living as wildland firefighters. As of September 2024, the average pay for a wildland firefighter stood at $22.42 an hour. That only adds up to $46,634 a year for a high-stress, demanding job where the benefits may not outweigh the physical and mental costs.
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