The 25 best jobs of 2012 according to U.S. News staff. They are ranked by comparing projected growth up to the year 2020 with the current employment rates of the industry to which they belong.

1. Registered Nurse: $44,190-$95,130 salary
2. Software Developer: $54,360-$87,790 salary
3. Pharmacist: $82,090-$138,620 salary
4. Medical Assistant: $20,810-$40,190 salary
5. Database Administrator: $41,570-$115,660 salary
6. Web Developer: $43,190-$119,940 salary
7. Computer Systems Analyst: $48,360-$119,070 salary
8. Physical Therapist: $53,620-$107,920 salary
9. Computer Programmer: $40,820-$114,180 salary
10. Occupational Therapist: $48,920-$102,520 salary
11. Maintenance and Repair Worker: $20,800-$56,090 salary
12. Elementary School Teacher: $34,390-$80,140 salary
13. Clinical Laboratory Technician: $24,210-$56,040 salary
14. Speech-Language Pathologist: $42,970-$103,630 salary
15. Paramedic: $19,710-$51,370 salary
16. Meeting, Convention & Event Planner: $27,090-$76,840 salary
17. School Counselor: $31,630-$86,250 salary
18. Social Worker: $26,170-$68,030 salary
19. Sports Coach: $16,380-$63,720 salary
20. Sales Representative: $26,970-$108,750 salary
21. Accountant: $38,940-$106,880 salary
22. Receptionist: $17,560-$36,910
23. Financial Advisor: $32,660-$166,400 salary
24. Customer Service Representative: $19,550-$49,320 salary
25. HR Specialist: $31,110-$89,490 salary

Original Source: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2012/02/27/the-best-25-jobs-of-2012-rankings