Best Jobs in America Longitudinal Dataset
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All jobs are not created equal. Explore the dynamic nature of high-demand roles over time and make your next career move worthwhile. This dataset captures the top 50 jobs in the USA from 2015 to 2021, offering key insights into the shifting labour market. It allows for a detailed examination of the trade-offs between remuneration and workplace happiness by providing data on annual base salaries, job satisfaction ratings, and the volume of job openings.
Columns
- year: The calendar year of the record, ranging from 2015 to 2021.
- job: The specific job title (e.g. Software Engineer, Finance Manager).
- salary: The annual base salary in US Dollars.
- satisfaction: A rating of job satisfaction on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest).
- job_openings: The total number of available job openings for the role.
- rank: The annual ranking of the job, from 1 to 50.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format and consists of 300 valid rows and 6 columns. The data is structured with no missing or mismatched values, ensuring high usability.
Usage
- Career Planning: Identify high-demand roles and potential career paths based on historical rankings.
- Market Analysis: Analyse trends in job availability and salary fluctuations over a seven-year period.
- Comparative Studies: Evaluate the relationship between salary levels and employee satisfaction ratings (Salary vs Satisfaction).
- Recruitment Strategy: Understand the competitive landscape for specific job titles.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: United States of America (USA).
- Time Range: 2015 to 2021, updated annually.
- Demographic Scope: Top 50 ranked jobs across various sectors.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Job Seekers: To make informed decisions about future career moves.
- Data Analysts: To practice visualisation and trend analysis on clean, structured data.
- Economists: To study labour market dynamics and wage trends.
- HR Professionals: To benchmark roles against national top-tier standards.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Glassdoor Top 50 US Jobs Trends (2015-2021)
- US Labour Market Dynamics: Salary & Satisfaction 2015-2021
- Best Jobs in America Longitudinal Dataset
- USA High Demand Jobs Analysis 2015-2021
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