10 Flexible Jobs With Big Potential In 2018

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Having the flexibility to design one’s own schedule, or work remotely, is important to many in the U.S. jobs market. Identifying great jobs that are expected to grow in need is a good idea for those who want to take control of their time and balance work and life.

FlexJobs, a job search platform and career services company, sifted through a list of jobs with positive growth forecasts, created by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and found those that could be accomplished on flex-time and are expected to grow in need, have good salaries.

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10. Operations Research Analyst

Job Outlook, 2016-26: +27%

Median Annual Pay: $79,200

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9. Genetic Counselors

Job Outlook, 2016-26: +28%

Median Annual Pay: $74,120

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8. Information Security Analysts

Job Outlook, 2016-26: +28%

Median Annual Pay: $92,600

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7. Occupational Therapy Assistants

Job Outlook, 2016-26: +28%

Median Annual Pay: $59,010

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6. Medical Assistants

Job Outlook, 2016-26: +29%

Median Annual Pay: $31,540

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5. Mathematicians And Statisticians

Job Outlook, 2016-26: +33%

Median Annual Pay: $105,810

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4. Software Developers, Applications

Job Outlook, 2016-26: +24%

Median Annual Pay: $100,080

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3. Physical Therapist Assistants

Job Outlook, 2016-26: +30%

Median Annual Pay: $56,610

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2. Nurse Practitioners

Job Outlook, 2016-26: +31%

Median Annual Pay: $100,910

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1. Physician Assistants

Job Outlook, 2016-26: +37%

Median Annual Pay: $101,480