Wages are up as high as 24% in these in-demand jobs
Heading into 2024, we’re excited to share top career opportunities with our users! Wage growth is hot for jobs in customer service, the skilled trades and freelance roles, according to a new Payscale report.
Wages for the top 10 in-demand jobs for the year experienced double-digit growth between 18% and 24%, - compared to average wage growth of 5.4%.
Assistant manager of customer service: 24% wage growth; $44,200 median annual pay
Hairstylist: 22% wage growth; $34,300 median annual pay
Master plumber: 21% wage growth; $82,700 median annual pay
Automotive body repairer: 21% wage growth; $52,100 median annual pay
Job coach: 21% wage growth; $46,600 median annual pay
Audio/visual technician: 20% wage growth: $57,100 median annual pay
Animator: 19% wage growth; $71,400 median annual pay
Fitness coach: 19% wage growth; $51,100 median annual pay
Roofer: 19% wage growth; $51,700 median annual pay
General manager: 18% wage growth: $70,700 median annual pay
Many of these are skilled trades roles that allow for freelancing. It’s also worth noting that zero corporate knowledge worker roles are included in the list of high wage-growth jobs.
Despite general fears of a looming recession, the need for workers with hands-on skills only continues to grow. This demonstrates the stability of skills-based careers as well as an unprecedented opportunity for anyone seeking to start a career in these fields!
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