The best jobs in America in 2022, ranked

They usually have a bachelor's degree in sales or business administration.Median base salary: $54,090Job satisfaction: 4.4/5Job openings: 12,298Realtors need to have working knowledge of the local housing market, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and certification in a real-estate training program or college courses in real estate.Median base salary: $140,000Job satisfaction: 4.0/5Job openings: 3,046Database architects look at vast amounts of data to help companies expand into new markets. A bachelor's degree in a relevant industry is often required.Median base salary: $100,915Job satisfaction: 4.1/5Job openings: 2,365Solutions engineers identify customer needs (often in software), then work with colleagues (often a sales team) to make sure those needs are met. A bachelor's degree in computer science is often required, as well as proficiency in computer programming languages such as Java, Python and C++.Median base salary: $81,556Job satisfaction: 3.9/5Job openings: 15,238Business analysts crunch data to increase a company's efficiency and identify opportunities for expansion. They need a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited school.Median base salary: $100,831Job satisfaction: 3.9/5Job openings: 15,248Systems engineers manage and develop software within a company. They typically have a bachelor's degree in a computer science discipline, along with a background in the IT field.Median base salary: $89,496Job satisfaction: 4.2/5Job openings: 9,263Business development engineers analyze markets to find business opportunities, as well as develop good customer relationships. They need a bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science, and fluency with programming languages including Java and C++.Median base salary: $112,384Job satisfaction: 4.2/5Job openings: 6,221While front-end engineers design the visual aspects of apps and websites, back-end engineers build the structure of an app, writing code and implementing security measures. They need a bachelor's degree in business or management.Median base salary: $107,099Job satisfaction: 4.1/5Job openings: 10,201Java developers build software using the Java programming language.