The top 10 jobs in the US for 2026 — according to Indeed

Best Jobs in the US for 2026

As hiring slows across much of the US, there are a few jobs that are standing out for their resilience. According to Indeed’s 2026 Best Jobs in the US list, roles that rely on hands-on expertise and human connection are proving particularly durable.

The rankings analyzed thousands of job postings nationwide to identify roles in which workers are most likely to both “get hired and thrive,” according to Indeed. The job search platform evaluated jobs using key factors such as above-average pay, immediate demand, wage growth, hiring momentum, and remote work flexibility.

1. Cardiac Medical Tech

• Estimated median annual salary: $133,907
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 224
• Share of remote postings: 2%
• Wage growth (past 3 years): 34%
• Job postings growth (past 3 years): 34%

2. Truck Driver Owner-Operator

• Estimated median annual salary: $160,000
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 7,529
• Share of remote postings: 1%
• Wage growth (past 3 years): -5%
• Job postings growth (past 3 years): 39%

3. Nurse Practitioner

• Estimated median annual salary: $143,183
• Share of job postings per 1 million on Indeed: 2,874
• Share of remote postings: 10%
• Wage growth (past 3 years): 10%
• Job postings growth (past 3 years): -2%

Healthcare jobs overwhelmingly dominated the full list, with roles such as speech-language pathologist, licensed professional counselor, licensed clinical social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, radiation therapist, and data scientist also making the cut.

The rankings were based on an analysis of thousands of job postings nationwide, identifying roles where workers are most likely to be hired and succeed.

The ranking comes at a time when the US labor market shows signs of cooling, with the Labor Department reporting that employers added 50,000 jobs in December, falling short of economists’ expectations.