Data from the BLS's Labor Force Statistics Current Population Survey, O*NET Online, and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook guided selection, with criteria excluding jobs paying under $49,500, requiring education beyond a bachelor's degree, or lacking at least 100,000 employees aged 55 or older. Ten occupations were identified as best for adults 55 and older based on high salaries, low physical labor demands, and strong job growth. Sales managers lead the list with a median hourly wage of $66.38 and projected 6% growth. Computer systems analysts and management analysts show about $49.90 and $48.65 hourly medians with 11% projected growth. Accountants and auditors rank highly for flexible schedules, seasonal tax work, and consulting opportunities.
The company used data from the BLS's Labor Force Statistics Current Population Survey, O*NET Online, and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook to create the report using several parameters, including removing jobs with salaries lower than $49,500 and roles that require education higher than a Bachelor's degree. The occupations listed also had to have at least 100,000 employees who were 55 or older.
In the top spot was sales managers, who lead sales teams and work to improve customer reach, according to the report. The job requires low physical activity and pays a median hourly wage of $66.38. Other professions in the top five were accountants and auditors. These jobs ask professionals to analyze budgets and file taxes, and are well-suited for older adults because they offer flexible work schedules, such as seasonal tax work and consulting.
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