Six Jobs that Have the Most Security

Author Laurence Shatkin, in his new book 150 Best Jobs for a Secure Future, breaks down which fields boost the best job security. (Reuters)

Computer Systems Design Software Developers, Systems Software Annual earnings: $92,130 Percent growth: 57.4 Annual openings: 6,120  

Health Care Physicians and Surgeons Annual earnings: $153,970 Percent growth: 26 Annual openings: 29,480  

Educational Services Administrative Services Managers Annual earnings: $74,970 Percent growth: 19.3 Annual openings: 3,430 (Reuters)

Government Social Scientists and Related Workers Annual earnings: $76,120 Percent growth: 19.3 Annual openings: 860  

Repair and Maintenance Industrial Machinery Mechanics Annual earnings: $40,140 Percent growth: 19.1 Annual openings: 650

Utilities Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Annual earnings: $66,270 Percent growth: 10.3 Annual openings: 410