CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI) has released a list of the most in-demand jobs for 2016 based on number of job postings, number of applicants, growth and salary.
1. Web developer
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 45,790
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 22,282
Median hourly earnings: $30.52
2. Accountant or auditor
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 27,900
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 133,042
Median hourly earnings: $31.70
3. Registered nurse
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 199,082
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 171,097
Median hourly earnings: $32.04
4. Speech-language pathologist
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 22,410
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 9,641
Median hourly earnings: $34.40
5. Network and computer systems administrator
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 51,068
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 36,640
Median hourly earnings: $36.44
6. Occupational therapist
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 26,072
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 11,952
Median hourly earnings: $37.89
7. Industrial engineer
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 47,279
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 25,426
Median hourly earnings: $39.18
8. Physical therapist
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 39,711
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 27,473
Median hourly earnings: $39.61
9. Computer-systems analyst
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 46,852
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 87,023
Median hourly earnings: $39.76
10. Mechanical engineer
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 18,113
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 28,646
Median hourly earnings: $39.93
11. Information security analyst
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 27,512
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 15,180
Median hourly earnings: $42.74
12. Medical and health services manager
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 51,833
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 26,080
Median hourly earnings: $44.62
13. Software developer, applications
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 83,649
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 126,277
Median hourly earnings: $45.92
14. Human-resources manager
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 17,315
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 14,218
Median hourly earnings: $49.41
15. Sales manager
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 52,808
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 35,399
Median hourly earnings: $53.20
16. Financial manager
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 39,906
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 37,458
Median hourly earnings: $55.44
17. Pharmacist
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 31,536
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 14,591
Median hourly earnings: $58.15
18. Marketing manager
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 83,183
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 23,692
Median hourly earnings: $61.12
19. Computer and information systems manager
Gap between monthly job postings and hires: 21,758
Job growth (2010 to 2015): 42,942
Median hourly earnings: $61.37