A new report from Indeed indicates that the job market in 2026 holds promising opportunities in health care. Eight of the top 10 jobs listed are in health-related fields, with cardiac medical techs being the most in-demand, earning a median salary of $133,907 per year (1).

While health care roles represent just 11% of total jobs in the U.S., they account for 72% of job growth. Registered nurses remain among the top occupations, with 12,330 open roles per one million postings on Indeed’s platform (2).

The tech sector is also showing resilience, with computer and mathematical occupations maintaining nearly 20% higher employment levels than pre-pandemic. Data scientists and solution architects rank high on Indeed’s list of top jobs for 2026 (1).

Trades like HVAC technicians and electricians are still in demand, as they are less likely to be impacted by AI disruption. Opportunities in health care and other industries provide job stability in an evolving work landscape (2).

For those considering a career change in 2026, investing in health care skills can offer stability and high salaries. However, the industry comes with a risk of burnout, so weighing job security against potential risks is crucial (1).

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Top 10 jobs in 2026 all pay at least $100K and most are in a single industry. What to know about the evolving job market