16 high-paying jobs that saw some of the biggest pay raises over the past 12 months

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Check out these roles, if you’re looking for a raise.

Everyone wants a raise, not to mention good pay to start with.

The fact of the matter is, you’re more likely to get paid well and receive a substantial raise in some occupations over others.

Luckily, job site Glassdoor recently pinned down which high-paying jobs have seen the some of the biggest boosts in wages over the past 12 months.

To estimate each jobs’ year-over-year median salary growth, Glassdoor looked at the estimated median base pay from April 2016 and April 2017.

The final rankings were then pulled from the following data visualization, which took into account jobs that have both high salary growth and high pay. The jobs that made the final list all came with a minimum median base salary of $51,350 and a minimum year-over-year salary growth of 2.7%.

Here are 16 high-paying jobs with some of the biggest wage increases:

16. Truck driver

Truck drivers drive different kinds of trucks, hauling and delivering a wide range goods over various distances.

Median base pay: $51,577

Increase in pay since last year: $1,356

Percent of increase in pay: 2.7%

15. Technical editor

Technical editors proofread and copy edit documents, usually covering topics in fields like engineering, computer science, and medicine.

Median base pay: $52,955

Increase in pay since last year: $1,392

Percent of increase in pay: 2.7%

14. Buyer

A buyer is a retail employee tasked with purchasing goods and products for an outlet.

Median base pay: $58,550

Increase in pay since last year: $1,980

Percent of increase in pay: 3.5%

13. Accountant

Accountants measure and process an entity or individual’s financial information.

Median base pay: $55,747

Increase in pay since last year: $1,989

Percent of increase in pay: 3.7%

12. Business analyst

A business analyst analyzes and reviews business processes and models for an organization.

Median base pay: $64,284

Increase in pay since last year: $2,114

Percent of increase in pay: 3.4%

11. Data analyst

Data analysts scrutinize and interpret data for businesses.

Median base pay: $59,084

Increase in pay since last year: $2,272

Percent of increase in pay: 4.0%

10. Business development manager

Business development managers strategize and identify business opportunities in order to improve a company’s growth.

Median base pay: $69,181

Increase in pay since last year: $2,339

Percent of increase in pay: 3.5%

9. Manufacturing engineer

Manufacturing engineers design and implement manufacturing systems and processes.

Median base pay: $71,773

Increase in pay since last year: $2,427

Percent of increase in pay: 3.5%

8. Registered nurse

Registered nurses have nursing licenses and provide care to patients.

Median base pay: $65,930

Increase in pay since last year: $2,536

Percent of increase in pay: 4.0%

7. Operations manager

Operations managers oversee the production of goods and services.

Median base pay: $66,730

Increase in pay since last year: $2,567

Percent of increase in pay: 4.0%

6. Quality engineer

Quality engineers design and implement quality evaluation and control processes.

Median base pay: $73,238

Increase in pay since last year: $2,749

Percent of increase in pay: 3.9%

5. Software engineer

Software engineers develop and maintain software systems.

Median base pay: $86,391

Increase in pay since last year: $3,082

Percent of increase in pay: 3.7%

4. Programmer analyst

Programmer analysts program and repair computer systems.

Median base pay: $69,233

Increase in pay since last year: $3,360

Percent of increase in pay: 5.1%

3. Attorney

Attorneys study and practice law.

Median base pay: $98,594

Increase in pay since last year: $3,426

Percent of increase in pay: 3.6%

2. Customer service manager

Customer service managers oversee customer service operations and provide assistance to customers.

Median base pay: $54,177

Increase in pay since last year: $3,733

Percent of increase in pay: 7.4%

1. Professor

Professors conduct academic research and teach students at institutions of higher education.

Median base pay: $90,007

Increase in pay since last year: $4,934

Percent of increase in pay: 5.8%

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