Top 10 Jobs in 2024: A Mix of Traditional and Remote Roles

As companies strive to bring employees back to physical offices, the job market is witnessing increased competition for lucrative and flexible positions. Employment portal Indeed has recently unveiled its list of the best jobs of 2024, showcasing a diverse range of professions, from loan officers to mental health technicians.

The selection criteria for this list include roles with a base salary of at least $75,000 (₹62 lakh), featuring at least 10% of job postings that mention remote or hybrid work options. The analysis also took into account the growth in job postings from January 2021 to 2024, with the rankings based on the number of listings per one million total postings.

In a recent Bankrate survey of 2,000 working adults in the US, 64% expressed a preference for full remote work over a fully in-person work arrangement, emphasizing the ongoing demand for flexible working options.

Interestingly, a report by the career platform Ladders noted a 69% decrease in the number of hybrid jobs offering salaries of $100,000 (Rs. 82 lakh) or higher by the end of 2023. Conversely, well-paying, in-person roles experienced a substantial 93% increase.

The list of top jobs for 2024 spans various industries and includes healthcare roles like medical director and psychiatrist, emphasizing the continued significance of the healthcare sector. Mental health occupations, such as mental health therapist and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, are notably prominent.

Leading the list is the role of a loan officer, boasting an impressive average salary of nearly $200,000 (Rs. 1 crore), with a substantial 75% of job listings indicating the possibility of remote or hybrid work. An interesting aspect of this role is that it does not mandate a bachelor's degree.

Here's a snapshot of the top 10 jobs for 2024:

1. Mental-health technician

   • Average annual salary: $77,448 (Rs. 64 lakh)
   • Percentage of remote and hybrid roles: 18%

2. Loan officer

   • Average annual salary: $192,339 (Rs. 1 crore 59 lakh)
   • Percentage of remote and hybrid roles: 75%

3. Mental-health therapist

   • Average annual salary: $76,140 (Rs. 63 lakh)
   • Percentage of remote and hybrid roles: 41%

4. Electrical engineer

   • Average annual salary: $102,590 (Rs. 85 lakh)
   • Percentage of remote and hybrid roles: 19%

5. Construction project manager

   • Average annual salary: $103,431 (Rs. 86 lakh approx.)
   • Percentage of roles containing remote and hybrid phrases: 10%

6. Mechanical engineer

   • Average annual salary: $96,091 (Rs. 79 lakh)
   • Percentage of roles containing remote and hybrid phrases: 16%

7. Psychiatrist

   • Average annual salary: $258,440 (Rs. 2 lakh)
   • Percentage of roles containing remote and hybrid phrases: 15%

8. Human-resources manager

   • Average annual salary: $79,174 (Rs. 65 lakh)
   • Percentage of roles containing remote and hybrid phrases: 13%

9. Senior accountant

   • Average annual salary: $82,811(Rs. 68 lakh)
   • Percentage of roles containing remote and hybrid phrases: 24%

10. Data engineer

    • Average annual salary: $130,135 (Rs. 1 crore)
    • Percentage of roles containing remote and hybrid phrases: 41%