100 Best Jobs 2017: Find Them in Nashville

NASHVILLE, TN — 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, MD AND DDS RESOURCES in Nashville

2. Nurse Practitioner

• Nurse Practitioner / 20th Avenue Bldg / FT Days, Seton in Nashville

3. Physician Assistant

• Physician Assistant - Family Medicine, Barton Associates in Nashville

7. Pediatrician

• Medical Pediatrics, HCA in Nashville

13. Software Developer

• Junior Software Developer, FDM Group in Nashville

16. Physical Therapist

• Physical Therapist - Prem Plan / Saint Thomas West Hospital / PRN Days, Seton in Nashville

37. Mechanical Engineer

• New Plant Start Up - Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Arthur Wright and Associates in Nashville

39. Accountant

• Senior Accountant, Music City Tents & Events in Nashville

49. Pharmacist

• Pharmacist In Charge, UnitedRx in Nashville

60. Computer Support Specialist

• Technical Support Specialist Team Lead, The General in Nashville

66. Marketing Manager

• Marketing Manager, SmileDirectClub in Nashville

91. Computer Systems Administrator

• Systems Administrator II, Enterprise IT Solutions (EITS) in Nashville

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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