Report ranks software developer as the best job in the US this year


  • TECH
  • Monday, 15 Jan 2018

The best job in 2018 is that of a software developer, according to the annual ranking, which uses data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to identify jobs with the greatest hiring demand and the best work/life balance, salary and future prospects, among other factors. (Andor Bujdoso/Dreamstime/TNS)

For several years over the past decade, a day spent examining and fixing teeth was considered to be the "best job" in the United States, according to US News & World Report's annual survey. This year, a job that requires tech savviness and scientific know-how tops the list. 

The best job in 2018 is that of a software developer, according to the annual ranking, which uses data from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics to identify jobs with the greatest hiring demand and the best work/life balance, salary and future prospects, among other factors. 

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