Hot Jobs, Rising Salaries

Job seekers may consider several factors when evaluating whether a job is right for them, including work environment, company culture, the opportunity for advancement and growth, and job security. An additional factor that frequently tops this list is compensation. If the potential to see increases in salary is one of your career must-haves, check out this list of 10 hot jobs (as reported by Forbes.com) for which salaries are currently on the rise:

• Pharmacist
• Research Scientist, Biotechnology
• Project Engineer
• Nurse Practitioner
• Civil Engineer
• Physical Therapist
• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Dental Hygienist
• Registered Nurse

The career overviews for these jobs, which include information on average salaries as well as projected growth figures and educational requirements, can be found in the CAREER TARGETS section of EXPLORE CAREERS in Career Transitions. You can also use the FIND JOBS section of Career Transitions to conduct searches and view listings of current openings in these occupations.