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%
