The 10 Best Jobs in America for 2016If you're looking for a competitive job market and a cushy median base salary, these careers are your best, according to a new report from Glassdoor.

ByLaura Entis

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Pixabay

College students or anyone considering changing careers: Have you thought about becoming a tax manager?

Perhaps you should. A newreportby Glassdoor ranks tax manager as the second best job in America for 2016. Those who enter the profession can expect to make a median annual base salary of $108,000. What's more,unlike previously lucrative career bets, the profession is in hot demand with more than 1,500 job openings.

To crown the top jobs for 2016, Glassdoor assigned each profession a 5-point score, determined by earning potential (median annual base salary), career opportunities rating and the number of job openings, as reported by employees over the past year.

To find out which profession tops the list of Glassdoor's best jobs for 2016, read on:

Shutterstock

Audit Manager

These men and women are typically responsible for organizing and performing operational and financial audits, as well as pinpointing weak spots in an organization's business policies.

工作成绩:4.5

Number of job openings: 1,001

Median base salary: $95,000

Career opportunities rating: 3.9

Shutterstock

Software Engineer

Software engineers design and develop computer systems and software.

Job score: 4.5

Number of job openings: 49,270

Median base salary: $95,000

Career opportunities rating: 3.3

Shutterstock

Product Manager

They oversee the design and marketing of products in a variety of industries.

Job score: 4.5

的职位空缺数量:6607

Median base salary: $106,680

Career opportunities rating: 3.3

Shutterstock

Physician Assistant

These medical providers work with physicians to diagnosis and treat illnesses.

Job score: 4.6

Number of job openings: 3,364

Median base salary: $97,000

Career opportunities rating: 3.5

Shutterstock

人力资源Manager

They manage a company's human-resources department, which includes leading recruitment efforts.

Job score: 4.6

Number of job openings: 3,468

Median base salary: $85,000

Career opportunities rating: 3.7

Pixabay

Mobile Developer

Mobile developers design app software for portable devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

Job score: 4.6

Number of job openings: 2,251

Median base salary: $90,000

Career opportunities rating: 3.8

Shutterstock

Engagement Manager

Typically employed by a vendor, engagement managers are responsible for maintaining good client relations.

Job score: 4.6

Number of job openings: 1,356

Median base salary: $125,000

Career opportunities rating: 3.8

Shutterstock

Solutions Architect

Solution architects design software and computer systems.

Job score: 4.6

Number of job openings: 2,906

Median base salary: $119,500

Career opportunities rating: 3.5

Shutterstock

Tax Manager

The name says it all, really: tax managers are responsible for handling an organization's taxes.

Job score: 4.7

Number of job openings: 1,574

Median base salary: $108,000

Career opportunities rating: 3.9

Shutterstock

Data Scientist

These men and women analyze data in a variety of industries to identify insights and trends.

Job score: 4.7

Number of job openings: 1,736.

Median base salary: $116,840

Career opportunities rating: 4.1

Wavy Line
Laura Entis is a reporter for Fortune.com's Venture section.

Editor's Pick

Related Topics

Business News

An 81-Year-Old Florida CEO Just Indicted for a $250 Million Ponzi Scheme Ran a Sprawling Senior Citizen Crime Ring

Carl Ruderman is the fifth senior citizen in the Miami-Fort-Lauderdale-Palm Beach metropolitan area to face charges in connection with the scam.

Business News

'Soul Crushing': Internet Sleuths Notice Something Is Very Off With This Condo Listing

From the grey carpets to the fluorescent lights, it's obvious that this home was not always a home.

Business News

'Awful Advice': Barbara Corcoran Slammed For 'Tone Deaf' Business Advice to Interns

The "Shark Tank" star shared tips on social media about how interns can increase their chances of getting hired full-time, but the public reaction didn't go as planned.

Money & Finance

Want to Become a Millionaire? Follow Warren Buffett's 4 Rules.

太多entrepreneurs are counting too heavily on a company exit for their eventual 'win.' Do this instead.

Green Entrepreneur

Phoenix Has Hit 110 Degrees for a Month, But This One Invention Is Cooling Things Down a Tad

For the Arizona city amid a record-breaking heat wave, cool surfaces bring a modicum of relief.