8 Jobs Employers Can't Fill Fast Enough That Pay Over $95,000

If you're tired of needing side hustles that work with a full-time job to boost your regular paycheck, it may be time for a career switch .A mid-career change can be daunting, so it's important to choose a path in demand—one that won't leave you overqualified, underpaid, and regretting your degree.

Several fields are projected to grow through 2033, and these offer the highest-paying opportunities.

Editor's note: All figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Median salary: $112,590

If you love sorting through data and using analytical tools to extract insights, a data scientist position might be the right fit for you. A bachelor's degree is typically required for entry-level work, and the field is projected to grow at a rate of 36% over the coming years.

Experience and education in mathematics, statistics, or computer science are helpful.

Median salary: $117,960

It's no secret there's a severe shortage of healthcare workers which is expected to continue unless major changes occur. Education requirements can vary for an administrative role, but you'll likely need a minimum of a bachelor's degree and experience in a hospital or healthcare facility.

Approximately 61,400 openings are expected per year for medical service managers; however a shortage of 100,000 critical positions is predicted by 2028, which indicates many roles are going unfilled each year.

Median salary: $124,910

Computer system and network security are only increasing in importance as society continues to embrace technology, and a growth of 33% is expected to continue until at least 2033. That translates to about 17,300 job openings each year.

Requirements for this position are typically a bachelor's degree in computer science and professional certifications.

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Median salary: $125,510

As a society, we have more non-working pets than any other time in history — which means higher demand for veterinary care. Employment rates for veterinarians are expected to grow 19% through 2033.

If you love animals and want to keep them healthy, you'll need a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a state license.

Median salary: $125,770

Actuaries analyze economic costs, including risks and uncertainty, by using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory. Typically, actuaries work for insurance companies. If you have a strong background in mathematics and business, it may be worth pursuing the required certifications to make the career switch.

This involves a series of exams, but once complete, you'll be eligible to enter a field projected to grow 22% through 2033.

Median salary: $132,050

Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners have been consistently in high demand since the pandemic, and that's projected to continue at a rate of 40% through 2033. Without new candidates in the field, there could be critical shortages as soon as 2028.

One of the reasons for the shortages is a high barrier to entry that involves a grueling academic process to achieve a master's degree in an APRN role, followed by a series of licensing and certifications that have to be completed.

Median salary: $133,260

In 2023, there were 153,000 jobs for physician assistants — and that's expected to grow 28% through 2033. The position does require a master's degree along with state licensure, though, so without changes to make education more accessible, the field could continue the healthcare trend of being perpetually understaffed.

Median salary: $140,910

If you love pushing tech to its limits and turning breakthroughs into real-world innovations, consider a career in computer and information research science. Most roles require a master's in computer science, though the federal government now allows a bachelor's for some positions.

The field is expected to grow at a rate of 26% through 2033; however, that may be overly optimistic for a field largely focused on forcing generative AI into everything.

The high demand for these $95,000+ jobs isn't because they're undesirable—it's because education and living costs put many qualified candidates out of reach.

Making it easier to access training and degrees could help fill these roles faster and give more people a chance at lucrative careers.