Growth and self-employment.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The labour market rewards experience: the 90th-percentile wage is $128,560 against a $50,980 median. Fast-growing and self-employed occupations show where there is room to move.
| Occupation ⇅ | Growth ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | +41.0% | $132,300 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | +36.5% | $53,140 |
| Data Scientists | +34.6% | $120,230 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | +24.2% | $123,860 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | +23.0% | $68,380 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | +22.3% | $45,130 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | +21.8% | $140,300 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | +21.5% | $72,300 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | +21.4% | $45,570 |
| Physician Assistants | +21.1% | $135,880 |
| Occupation ⇅ | Self-employed ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Taxi Drivers | 86.5% |
| Couriers and Messengers | 69.9% |
| Therapists, All Other | 58.8% |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | 54.3% |
| Managers, All Other | 50.4% |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 48.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 46.8% |
| Construction Managers | 37.6% |
| Massage Therapists | 35.6% |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 35.1% |
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