Glassdoor: 25 Best Jobs in US for 2015

Glassdoor just released its annual report identifying 25 specific best jobs ideal for the year 2015 based upon its unique Job Score.

The results are surprising and based upon parameters such as annual base salary and job listings. The 25 jobs listed in the report are ranked upon the basis of the Glassdoor Job Score.

The Glassdoor Job Score is an element based upon 3 major factors: average annual earning potential, career prospects and sum of job openings. The complete list released by Glassdoor is as follow:

1. Physician Assistant  

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.8

Job Openings: 45,484

Average Annual Salary: $111,376

Career Prospects Rating: 3.5

2. Software Engineer 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.6

Job Openings: 104,828

Average Annual Salary: $98,074

Career Prospects Rating: 3.3

3. Business Development Manager  

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.6

Job Openings: 11,616

Average Annual Salary: $94,907

Career Prospects Rating: 3.5

4. Human Resources Manager 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.6

Job Openings: 8,073

Average Annual Salary: $96,443

Career Prospects Rating: 3.6

5. Finance Manager

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.6

Job Openings: 9,728

Average Annual Salary: $122,865

Career Prospects Rating: 3.4

6. Marketing Manager 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.6

Job Openings: 14,647

Average Annual Salary: $100,130

Career Prospects Rating: 3.4

7. Database Administrator 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.5

Job Openings: 9,790

Average Base Salary: $97,835

Career Prospects Rating: 3.4

8. Product Manager 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.5

Job Openings: 10,294

Average Annual Salary: $113,363

Career Prospects Rating: 3.3

9. Data Scientist 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.4

Job Openings: 3,449

Average Annual Salary: $104,476

Career Prospects Rating: 3.8

10. Sales Manager 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.4

Job Openings: 26,193

Average Annual Salary: $76,556

Career Prospects Rating: 3.3

11. Solutions Architect 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.4

Job Openings: 3,982

Average Annual Salary: $121,657

Career Prospects Rating: 3.4

12. Mechanical Engineer 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.4

Job Openings: 16,065

Average Annual Salary: $73,015

Career Prospects Rating: 3.3

13. QA Engineer 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3

Number of Job Openings: 26,383

Average Annual Salary: $77,499

Career Prospects Rating: 3.2

14. Business Analyst 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3

Job Openings: 21,337

Average Annual Salary: $74,638

Career Prospects Rating: 3.2 

15. Electrical Engineer 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3

Job Openings: 10,435

Average Annual Salary: $76,803

Career Prospects Rating: 3.3

16. Network Engineer

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3

Job Openings: 14,092

Average Annual Salary: $87,518

Career Prospects Rating: 3.2

17. Civil Engineer 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3

Job Openings: 6,120

Average Annual Salary: $73,383

Career Prospects Rating: 3.5

18. Audit Manager  

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3

Job Openings: 4,585

Average Annual Salary: $69,271

Career Prospects Rating: 3.9

19. Physical Therapist 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3

Job Openings: 27,579

Average Annual Salary: $64,806

Career Prospects Rating: 3.2

20. IT Project Manager 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.3

Job Openings: 5,700

Average Annual Salary: $103,710

Career Prospects Rating: 3.2

21. Client Services Manager 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.2

Job Openings: 2,377

Average Annual Salary: $103,736

Career Prospects Rating: 3.7

22. Supply Chain Manager 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.2

Job Openings: 3,754

Average Annual Salary: $83,795

Career Prospects Rating: 3.4

23. Mobile Developer 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.2

Job Openings: 4,651

Average Annual Salary: $79,810

Career Prospects Rating: 3.3

24. Nurse Practitioner 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.2

Job Openings: 15,341

Average Annual Salary: $95,171

Career Prospects Rating: 3.1

25. Sales Engineer 

Glassdoor Job Score: 4.2

Job Openings: 6,007

Average Annual Salary: $91,318

Career Prospects Rating: 3.2