Ranked list · 30 careers
The 30 Best Jobs for Women, on Pay, Growth and AI Resilience (2026)
Physical Therapist ranks first on growth, pay and AI resilience combined: +11.9% projected growth (BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035), a $102,760 median (BLS OEWS May 2025) and a resilience score of 52/100. Below are 30 careers that meet the criteria, each with its real median wage, outlook and entry requirement.
- Careers on this list
- 30From 1,731 in the bank
- Median pay on the list
- $97,985BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Projected to grow
- 30 of 30BLS EP, 2025–2035
- Openings a year
- 792,500Combined, BLS EP
Method
How we built this list
Occupations where women are at least 40% of the workforce (BLS Current Population Survey), that pay at least the US median and are projected to grow, ranked on the same three equal-weighted percentiles as our best-jobs-for-the-future list: BLS projected growth, BLS median pay and the NueCareer AI-resilience score.
- Included when women are at least 40% of the workforce (BLS Current Population Survey), the BLS OEWS median is at least the US median and BLS projects employment to grow.
- Ranked on three equal-weighted percentiles: projected growth, median pay and the NueCareer AI-resilience score (our O*NET analysis, not a federal figure).
- BLS publishes one wage per occupation code, and several O*NET job titles can share a code. Only one title per code is listed, so the same wage does not appear over and over.
- Occupations with no BLS wage or projection data are excluded rather than estimated.
- The list is regenerated from source data on every bank refresh. It is not hand-picked and no editorial ranking is applied.
The list
The top 30 best jobs for women
100% of these careers already have a full profile page; the rest publish with the next tranche and show the same bank data here in the meantime.
- 1
1. Physical Therapist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $102,760median a year
- Growth
- +11.9%
- Openings / yr
- 13,400
- Education
- Doctorate
- 66.9%
- women
- 41.9
- median age
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
- 2
2. Occupational Therapist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $100,330median a year
- Growth
- +14.8%
- Openings / yr
- 10,000
- Education
- Master's
- 92.4%
- women
- 41.9
- median age
Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
- 3
3. Nurse Practitioner
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $132,300median a year
- Growth
- +41.0%
- Openings / yr
- 29,400
- Education
- Master's
- 90.5%
- women
- 43.3
- median age
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
- 4
4. Veterinarian
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $130,100median a year
- Growth
- +9.4%
- Openings / yr
- 3,100
- Education
- Doctorate
- 70.9%
- women
- 44.3
- median age
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals.
- 5
5. Physician Assistant
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $135,880median a year
- Growth
- +21.1%
- Openings / yr
- 11,500
- Education
- Master's
- 77.5%
- women
- 38.0
- median age
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician.
- 6
6. Dental Hygienist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $98,100median a year
- Growth
- +8.0%
- Openings / yr
- 15,000
- Education
- Associate's
- 95.0%
- women
- 41.5
- median age
Administer oral hygiene care to patients.
- 7
7. Respiratory Therapist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $82,280median a year
- Growth
- +8.5%
- Openings / yr
- 8,600
- Education
- Associate's
- 65.2%
- women
- 44.4
- median age
Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
- 8
8. Music Therapist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $77,930median a year
- Growth
- +12.6%
- Openings / yr
- 3,600
- Education
- Bachelor's
- 78.1%
- women
- 40.1
- median age
Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.
- 9
9. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $96,590median a year
- Growth
- +13.9%
- Openings / yr
- 6,000
- Education
- Associate's
- 80.6%
- women
- 39.7
- median age
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
- 10
10. Registered Nurse
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $97,550median a year
- Growth
- +5.6%
- Openings / yr
- 180,800
- Education
- Bachelor's
- 87.3%
- women
- 42.3
- median age
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
- 11
11. Fitness and Wellness Coordinator
Management
- Median pay
- $69,770median a year
- Growth
- +6.2%
- Openings / yr
- 2,000
- Education
- High school
- 64.3%
- women
- 43.9
- median age
Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services.
- 12
12. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $95,480median a year
- Growth
- +7.7%
- Openings / yr
- 2,300
- Education
- Associate's
- 65.2%
- women
- 44.1
- median age
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.
- 13
13. Food Service Manager
Management
- Median pay
- $69,390median a year
- Growth
- +5.8%
- Openings / yr
- 38,800
- Education
- High school
- 48.8%
- women
- 40.9
- median age
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
- 14
14. Medical and Health Services Manager
Management
- Median pay
- $123,860median a year
- Growth
- +24.2%
- Openings / yr
- 62,300
- Education
- Bachelor's
- 75.3%
- women
- 46.2
- median age
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
- 15
15. Marketing Manager
Management
- Median pay
- $166,790median a year
- Growth
- +6.9%
- Openings / yr
- 34,000
- Education
- Bachelor's
- 59.4%
- women
- 38.9
- median age
Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers.
- 16
16. Surgical Technologist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $64,650median a year
- Growth
- +5.0%
- Openings / yr
- 7,100
- Education
- Certificate
- 77.3%
- women
- 38.8
- median age
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.
- 17
17. Flight Attendant
Transportation and Material Moving
- Median pay
- $63,580median a year
- Growth
- +8.8%
- Openings / yr
- 18,500
- Education
- High school
- 74.1%
- women
- 44.7
- median age
Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin.
- 18
18. Administrative Services Manager
Management
- Median pay
- $114,130median a year
- Growth
- +5.2%
- Openings / yr
- 22,000
- Education
- Bachelor's
- 69.3%
- women
- 49.6
- median age
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.
- 19
19. Speech-Language Pathologist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $97,870median a year
- Growth
- +16.6%
- Openings / yr
- 12,500
- Education
- Master's
- 97.3%
- women
- 40.8
- median age
Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
- 20
20. Financial Manager
Management
- Median pay
- $166,570median a year
- Growth
- +9.7%
- Openings / yr
- 65,600
- Education
- Bachelor's
- 53.7%
- women
- 44.6
- median age
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
- 21
21. Radiologic Technologist and Technician
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $80,110median a year
- Growth
- +5.0%
- Openings / yr
- 13,000
- Education
- Associate's
- 65.7%
- women
- 41.5
- median age
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes.
- 22
22. Human Resources Manager
Management
- Median pay
- $149,280median a year
- Growth
- +5.5%
- Openings / yr
- 16,800
- Education
- Bachelor's
- 79.6%
- women
- 44.7
- median age
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
- 23
23. Massage Therapist
Healthcare Support
- Median pay
- $58,450median a year
- Growth
- +15.3%
- Openings / yr
- 20,400
- Education
- Certificate
- 76.5%
- women
- 45.6
- median age
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints.
- 24
24. Pharmacist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Median pay
- $140,910median a year
- Growth
- +5.2%
- Openings / yr
- 12,500
- Education
- Doctorate
- 62.7%
- women
- 41.4
- median age
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use.
- 25
25. Training and Development Manager
Management
- Median pay
- $133,000median a year
- Growth
- +6.4%
- Openings / yr
- 4,100
- Education
- Bachelor's
- 56.2%
- women
- 45.0
- median age
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
- 26
26. Healthcare Social Worker
Community and Social Service
- Median pay
- $67,880median a year
- Growth
- +8.5%
- Openings / yr
- 16,900
- Education
- Master's
- 81.5%
- women
- 43.5
- median age
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses.
- 27
27. Management Analyst
Business and Financial Operations
- Median pay
- $101,860median a year
- Growth
- +10.1%
- Openings / yr
- 94,100
- Education
- Bachelor's
- 40.7%
- women
- 45.2
- median age
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more…
- 28
28. Social and Community Service Manager
Management
- Median pay
- $80,390median a year
- Growth
- +7.2%
- Openings / yr
- 18,500
- Education
- Bachelor's
- 73.9%
- women
- 45.0
- median age
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization.
- 29
29. Computer Systems Analyst
Computer and Mathematical
- Median pay
- $105,850median a year
- Growth
- +7.9%
- Openings / yr
- 32,900
- Education
- Bachelor's
- 44.0%
- women
- 41.2
- median age
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.
- 30
30. Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner
Business and Financial Operations
- Median pay
- $61,160median a year
- Growth
- +5.8%
- Openings / yr
- 16,800
- Education
- Bachelor's
- 73.4%
- women
- 37.1
- median age
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
Questions
Best Jobs for Women: FAQ
What are the best jobs for women?
Physical Therapist ranks first on growth, pay and AI resilience combined: +11.9% projected growth (BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035), a $102,760 median (BLS OEWS May 2025) and a resilience score of 52/100.
Which of these jobs pay the most?
The best-paid of the 30 are Marketing Manager ($166,790), Financial Manager ($166,570) and Human Resources Manager ($149,280) (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Which of these jobs don’t require a degree?
5 of the 30 have a typical entry requirement below an associate's degree (BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035). The best-paid of them: Fitness and Wellness Coordinator ($69,770), Food Service Manager ($69,390) and Surgical Technologist ($64,650).
How is this list ranked?
Occupations where women are at least 40% of the workforce (BLS Current Population Survey), that pay at least the US median and are projected to grow, ranked on the same three equal-weighted percentiles as our best-jobs-for-the-future list: BLS projected growth, BLS median pay and the NueCareer AI-resilience score. Included when women are at least 40% of the workforce (BLS Current Population Survey), the BLS OEWS median is at least the US median and BLS projects employment to grow. Ranked on three equal-weighted percentiles: projected growth, median pay and the NueCareer AI-resilience score (our O*NET analysis, not a federal figure). BLS publishes one wage per occupation code, and several O*NET job titles can share a code. Only one title per code is listed, so the same wage does not appear over and over. Every figure comes from BLS OEWS May 2025, BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035 and O*NET 31.0 Database.