**Top Jobs of 2017 Share Common Traits**

Navigating the Ever-Changing Job Landscape: Top Career Opportunities for 2017

As you consider a new job or career transition, it's essential to stay informed about the hottest jobs in the market. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a list of the most promising careers for 2017, based on data from LinkedIn, Glassdoor, CNNMoney/PayScale, and FlexJobs.

Glassdoor's Top 10 Jobs

These jobs have been ranked according to their Glassdoor Job Score, which combines factors such as job openings, salary, and overall job satisfaction rating.

1. Data Scientist: $110,000 median base salary, 4,184 job openings
2. DevOps Engineer: $110,000 median base salary, 2,725 job openings
3. Data Engineer: $106,000 median base salary, 2,599 job openings
4. Tax Manager: $110,000 median base salary, 3,317 job openings
5. Analytics Manager: $112,000 median base salary, 1,958 job openings
6. HR Manager: $85,000 median base salary, 4,339 job openings
7. Database Administrator: $93,000 median base salary, 2,877 job openings
8. Strategy Manager: $130,000 median base salary, 1,184 job openings
9. UX Designer: $92,500 median base salary, 1,691 job openings
10. Solutions Architect: $125,000 median base salary, 2,232 job openings

LinkedIn's Most Promising Jobs

These jobs have been ranked based on median salaries, job openings, and year-over-year growth, as well as the likelihood of leading to a promotion or advancement within an organization.

1. Hospitalist: $222,000 median base salary, 1,000+ job openings (87% YoY growth)
2. Pharmacist: $123,000 median base salary, 3,300+ job openings (45% YoY growth)
3. Sales Engineer: $80,000 median base salary, 3,000+ job openings (159% YoY growth)
4. Site Reliability Engineer: $140,000 median base salary, 300+ job openings (93% YoY growth)
5. Product Manager: $97,500 median base salary, 3,000+ job openings (11% YoY growth)

CNNMoney/PayScale's Top 10 Jobs

These jobs have been selected based on factors such as job satisfaction, median pay, education requirements, promotion opportunities, stress levels, and telecommuting options.

1. Mobile Applications Developer: $97,100 median pay, 19% 10-year job growth
2. Risk Management Director: $131,000 median pay, 7% 10-year job growth
3. Landman: $93,600 median pay, 7% 10-year job growth
4. Product Analyst: $74,900 median pay, 19% 10-year job growth
5. Information Assurance Analyst: $98,900 median pay, 18% 10-year job growth

By staying informed about these top career opportunities, you can make strategic decisions about your career path and stay ahead in the ever-changing job market.