Are you nearing retirement age?
Resume Genius, a career resource hub, has unveiled a fresh report titled “10 Best Jobs for Older People in 2025.” This analysis identifies the top high-paying positions for those aged 55 and above, focusing on jobs with lucrative salaries, minimal physical demands, and promising growth prospects.
The report draws on information from the BLS’s Labor Force Statistics Current Population Survey, O*NET Online, and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook to develop its findings. Criteria included removing positions offering under $49,500 annually and those needing more than a Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, listed jobs had to employ at least 100,000 individuals aged 55 or older.
Topping the list are sales managers, who oversee sales teams and strategize to expand client engagement. This role demands little physical exertion and offers a median hourly wage of $66.38. Accountants and auditors also make the top five by analyzing financial records and preparing tax returns, making them ideal for older workers seeking flexibility through seasonal or consultancy roles.
Nathan Soto, Career Expert at Resume Genius, noted in a press release, “Experience is incredibly valuable across various fields, and there’s a growing demand for seasoned candidates in leadership or managerial roles. Be open to exploring career paths you might not have considered; your expertise could be more relevant than you think.”
Here are the 10 best jobs for older adults, according to Resume Genius.
1. Sales managers
Median hourly wage: $66.38
Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 6%
2. Computer systems analysts
Median hourly wage: $49.90
Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 11%
3. Management analysts
Median hourly wage: $48.65
Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 11%
4. Accountants and auditors
Median hourly wage: $39.27
Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 6%
5. Social and community service managers
Median hourly wage: $37.61
Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 8%
6. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing
Median hourly wage: $35.63
Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 1%
7. Property, real estate, and community association managers
Median hourly wage: $32.07
Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 3%
8. Food service managers
Median hourly wage: $31.40
Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 2%
9. Insurance sales agents
Median hourly wage: $29.02
Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 6%
10. Real estate brokers and sales agents
Median hourly wage: $28.35
Estimated job growth (2023-2033): 2%
Are you nearing retirement age?
Resume Genius, a career resource hub, has unveiled a fresh report titled “10 Best Jobs for Older People in 2025.” This analysis identifies the top high-paying positions for those aged 55 and above, focusing on jobs with lucrative salaries, minimal physical demands, and promising growth prospects.
The report draws on information from the BLS’s Labor Force Statistics Current Population Survey, O*NET Online, and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook to develop its findings. Criteria included removing positions offering under $49,500 annually and those needing more than a Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, listed jobs had to employ at least 100,000 individuals aged 55 or older.
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