According to Indeed, these are the top 10 best jobs in the US for 2026, despite a slowdown in hiring across the country. The platform analyzed thousands of job postings nationwide, considering factors like pay, demand, wage growth, and remote work flexibility.
Cardiac Medical Technologist: With an estimated median annual salary of $133,907, this role focuses on cardiac care and patient monitoring. It's in high demand, with 224 job postings per million on Indeed, and offers a 34% wage growth over the past three years.
Truck Driver Owner-Operator: Earning a median salary of $160,000, these professionals manage their own trucking businesses. The job market is growing, with 7,529 postings per million, but wages have slightly decreased by 5% in the last three years.
Nurse Practitioner: Nurse practitioners earn around $143,183 annually and are in high demand, with 2,874 postings per million. Their wages have increased by 10% over the past three years.
Speech-Language Pathologist: These professionals earn a median salary of $109,431 and are in demand, with 191 postings per million. Wages have grown by 14% in the last three years.
Licensed Professional Counselor: With a median salary of $107,812, this role offers a 33% wage growth and 32% remote postings.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Social workers earn $119,618 and have seen a 20% wage increase. However, job postings have decreased by 32%.
Physical Therapist: Physical therapists earn $110,848 and have stable job growth, with 2% remote postings.
Occupational Therapist: Occupational therapists earn $105,580 and have seen a 6% wage growth and 13% job posting growth.
Radiation Therapist: Radiation therapists earn $115,923 and have experienced a 26% wage growth, with 3% remote postings.
Data Scientist: Data scientists earn $115,079 and have a 35% remote work option. Their wages have decreased by 3% in the past three years, but job postings have increased by 15%.
Healthcare jobs dominate the list, with roles like sign language interpreters, HVAC technicians, attorneys, software engineers, and more. Despite a generally stagnant labor market, healthcare continues to thrive, accounting for 72% of job growth.
