12 Fast-Growing, High-Paying Jobs In 2014 (For Youths)

What are the hottest jobs of 2014?

As youths, without much of career guidance and all the advice that could have helped shape our decisions and actions to having a rewarding and competitive career that is in tune with the demands of the industry. I came across this piece, based on scientific data, which reveals some of the jobs/roles that are in tune with the dynamic and ever evolving industries.

CareerBuilder teamed up with Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI) to identify the occupations that grew by at least 7% from 2010 to 2013, are projected to grow in 2014, and pay at least $22 per hour.

"In addition to higher pay levels and solid growth rates, what many of these jobs have in common is a talent shortage," Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder and co-author of the book "The Talent Equation,". "Recruitment of skilled labor in specialized areas like information technology and health care has become highly competitive."

The list below reveals the jobs that are the fastest-growing and highest-paying for 2014:

1. Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software (Seriously in demand in Nig

eria)

What they do: Design computer programs

Total employment in 2013: 1,042,402

Job growth from 2010 to 2013: 11%

Median hourly earnings: $45.06

2. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (You’ll see them on every job board)

What they do: Study market conditions in local, regional, or national areas

Total employment in 2013: 438,095

Job growth from 2010 to 2013: 14%

Median hourly earnings: $29.10

3. Training and Development Specialists (Greatest Psychologists, let’s SPECIALIZE)

What they do: Design and conduct training and development programs

Total employment in 2013: 231,898

Job growth from 2010 to 2013: 8%

Median hourly earnings: $27.14

4. Financial Analysts (They’ve always been in demand, ICAN peeps)

What they do: Assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments

Total employment in 2013: 247,159

Job growth from 2010 to 2013: 7%

Median hourly earnings: $37.34

5. Physical Therapists

What they do: Help patients who have injuries or illnesses manage their pain

Total employment in 2013: 207,132

Job growth from 2010 to 2013: 7%

Median hourly earnings: $37.93

6. Web Developers (In short supply, e-Commerce is here. Remember?)

What they do: Create websites and help companies build a brand

Total employment in 2013: 136,921

Job growth from 2010 to 2013: 11%

Median hourly earnings: $27.84

7. Logisticians (Supply Chain Managers- They make sure the Company deliver to YOU)

What they do: Analyze and coordinate the supply chain organization

Total employment in 2013: 127,892

Job growth from 2010 to 2013: 10%

Median hourly earnings: $35.08

8. Database Administrators (Oracle peeps, hands-on skills preferred)

What they do: Use software to store and organize data, such as financial information and customer shipping records

Total employment in 2013: 119,676

Job growth from 2010 to 2013: 10%

Median hourly earnings: $37.39

9. Meeting, Convention and Event Planners (They plan anything these days. Even Baby showers)

What they do: Coordinate meetings and events

Total employment in 2013: 87,082

Job growth from 2010 to 2013: 14%

Median hourly earnings: $22.56

10. Interpreters and Translators (Enough of French peeps)

What they do: Convert information from one language to another

Total employment in 2013: 69,887

Job growth from 2010 to 2013: 14%

Median hourly earnings: $22.39

11. Petroleum Engineers (This is so obvious)

What they do: Design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the earth’s surface

Total employment in 2013: 40,733

Job growth from 2010 to 2013: 21%

Median hourly earnings: $63.67

12. Information Security Analysts (They make sure you’re not hacked)

What they do: Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information

Total employment in 2013: 75,995

Job growth from 2010 to 2013: 8%

Median hourly earnings: $41.62

Contribution: Business Insider