As millennials enter the job market and are looking to pay off their mountains of student debt, finding high-paying jobs in their given fields becomes a priority. With some of the highest paying businesses in the country located along the West Coast, particularly in California, those on the East Coast may feel the pressure to relocate or take on a lower paying position. Fortunately, there are companies in the Northeast that provide competitive salaries, some even averaging six-figure jobs.
As with any company offering salaries of this size, employees are expected to know their stuff. Don’t go looking to step into a six-figure job as an entry level candidate who will still need training, additional education, and experience. These salaries are for those who are experts in their field and can demonstrate consistent high performance in the workplace. If you can do that, you have a much better chance of landing the paycheck you want.
It’s also important to note the types of careers these six-figure salaries are associated with. These can include:
- Physicians or Dentists
- Marketing Managers
- IT Managers
- Lawyers
- Finance Managers
- Business Operations/Developers
- Sales Managers
Now let’s take a look at businesses on the East Coast that are paying top dollar for new team members.
Looking for: engineers, technology analysts, and consultants.
Business Type: Business Services
Located: Boston, MA
Looking for: business developers, content/media specialists, community managers
Business Type: Information Technology
Located: Headquarters are in California, but there is a location in New York City.
Looking for: finance experts, tech. experts, recruiters (human resources), editors
Business Type: Business Services
Located: Boston, MA
Looking for: business developers, marketers, computer and tech experts, Periscope analysts
Business Type: Business Services
Located: New York City, NY
Looking for: software engineers, content developers, marketers
Business Type: Information Technology
Located: Headquarters are in California, but there is a location in New York City.
To get a better feel for these businesses and others who pay six-figures on an average basis, be sure to visit www.glassdoor.com and browse through salaries, reviews of the companies, and current job opportunities. Considering how high these salaries are, you can expect there to be fierce competition to get these jobs. Be prepared, be an expert in your field, and do your research on what to expect during your interview.