Most In-Demand High-Paying Non-Technical Jobs in 2024

February 13, 2024, 09:57 AM
by Shahriar Rabab

UNB News
Publish- February 13, 2024, 09:57 AM
Shahriar Rabab
Update- February 13, 2024, 10:44 AM

Most In-Demand High-Paying Non-Technical Jobs in 2024

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There’s a common misconception that all lucrative jobs are technical or IT-related. But the truth couldn’t be further off. While it is true that IT jobs make the most money by 2024 standards, there are other non-tech jobs as well that fetch well over six digits. Here’s what they are and what you’ll need to secure one.

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For the sake of uniformity, the job requirements and the annual payout will be according to the US national standard. While the payout might vary across regions, the skill set and requirements remain more or less the same.

PR Specialist

A public relations specialist is essentially the face of any company. The primary responsibilities of a PR specialist include everything related to the customer side interactions. A PR specialist is also responsible for developing PR strategies and overseeing implementation procedures.

Other key responsibilities include drafting press releases, speeches, and other communication materials. In extraordinary cases, a PR specialist is also responsible for crisis management strategies. These include avoidance of negative publicity.

A PR specialist is expected to have degrees in public relations, communication, or other related fields. An APR certification is an added plus for a specialist role.

The average salary for a PR specialist is around 60,122 USD or around 6,58,6557 BDT per year (1 USD = 109.55 BDT).

Content Manager

A content manager is responsible for curating and executing the content strategy of any business. Additionally, a content manager is expected to create and publish content. The medium includes social networks and media outlets. One of the key responsibilities for this position is to ensure precise consistency in brand messaging. A content manager is also responsible for analyzing different performance metrics.

The position requires a bachelor's in marketing, communication, journalism, or related fields. The annual salary for the content manager position is around 60,634 USD or 6,64,2648 BDT per year.

Market Research Manager

Market research managers are responsible for analyzing the market. It also encompasses the identification of relevant trends within the organization’s operating industry. The position comes with the stringent responsibility of analyzing and drawing insights from the market. The data output helps to make informed decisions. A market research manager is also expected to develop and implement new research methodologies. The goal is to cater to organizational needs and efficiency. Another key responsibility for this position is to maintain liaison with the management.

A market research manager is expected to have a bachelor’s or master’s in marketing, business, statistics, or business analytics. The gross salary for this position is around 60,442 USD or 6,62,1614 BDT per year.

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Operations Manager

An operations manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth running and conduction of day-to-day operations. The position also requires the manager to keep track of the resources, efficient deployment, and budgeting for resources. An operation manager is also expected to optimize processes for efficiency.

The position requires a degree in Business Administration, Operation Management, or any other relevant field. The annual salary for this position is around 63,497 USD or 6,95,6299 BDT.

Investment Banker

Investment banking is different from traditional banking. The position of investment banker requires expertise in raising funds through debt and equity. It can encompass mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, shares, rights issues, and other functionalities related to the stock exchange. An investment banker might also be responsible for creating financial models, analyzing performance, and supervising private equity placement.

The position usually requires a degree in Finance, Business, or Economics.

The expected salary is around 64,807 USD or 7,09,9814 BDT per year.

Human Resource Manager

A human resource manager is responsible for the recruitment and management of new employees in an organization. The position acts as the final contact point for any employee-related concerns and grievance management. HRM also oversees the training and skill development of the employee and ensures benefits administration and compliance with labor laws.

Many organizations hire third-party entities for payroll management. However, in most cases, payroll management responsibility falls within the domain of HRM.

The position requires a degree in Human Resources or Business Administration. The average salary for a human resource manager is around 70,360 USD or 7,70,8163 BDT per year.

Management Consultant

Management consulting jobs are often independent of an organizational setup. A management consultant may work independently or as part of a management consultancy firm. The key responsibilities for this position include advising and solving business problems all the while ensuring profit maximization. A management consultant is also expected to provide strategic advisory regarding business goals and curate the existing ones.

The position requires an advanced degree in Business, Strategic Management, and other related fields. The average salary of a management consultant is around 73,786 USD or 8,02,2361 BDT per year.

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Quality Assurance Manager

A quality assurance manager is responsible for ensuring the quality standards of a product. The role expands on product lifecycle management as well. Here, the quality assurance manager works with different stakeholders like the supply chain and operations department. A quality assurance manager is responsible for developing quality assessment methods and supervising quality analysts. They also maintain liaison with product managers.

A quality assurance manager is expected to have a degree in quality management, engineering, or related fields. The average salary for this position is around 73,228 USD or 8,01,3492 BDT per year.

Supply Chain Manager

Supply chain managers are responsible for overseeing the procurement and sourcing. The role requires a clear understanding of inventory management, logistics management, and distribution channels of the business. Supply chain managers are also the main contact point between the suppliers and product management stakeholders.

The position of supply chain manager requires degrees in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related fields. Additional certifications like CSCP and SCPro are also available.

The average salary of a supply chain manager is around 87,415 USD or 9,57,6592 BDT per year.

Healthcare Professional

Healthcare professional jobs can range from all sorts of different specializations like cardiology, neurology, orthodontics, and even occupational therapy. The typical qualification for a healthcare professional requires an advanced degree in the relevant specialization. Depending on the domain, the degree and duration may vary.

The average salary for healthcare professionals also varies depending on the specialization. A psychologist earns an average of 95,193 USD or 10,42,8697 BDT per year whereas an orthodontist may earn around 319,311 USD or 34,98,1541 BDT per year.

Final Words

Contrary to popular belief, non-technical and non-IT jobs are also high-paying and in high demand. However, the scope of opportunities is somewhat limited compared to the technical sector. They also require an advanced degree or additional certification to move to a managerial position which pays the highest among non-technical positions. Regardless, the opportunities are there to explore.