10 Best First Jobs for 2025 Grads That Pay Over $100K
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Gabrielle OlyaJuly 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Landing a six-figure job right out of college might sound like a dream, but for the class of 2025, it’s certainly possible.
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Despite a challenging labor market, several industries are still hiring aggressively and offering impressive starting salaries to new grads. A recent ResumeGenius study identified several high-paying, in-demand roles that require only a bachelor’s degree — and many start at over $100,000 per year.
Here are 10 of the best-paying entry-level jobs for 2025 graduates.
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1. Product Marketing Manager -
Median annual salary: $159,660
Number of jobs: 411,300
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2. Machine Learning Engineer -
Median annual salary: $140,910
Number of jobs: 36,600
3. Avionics Systems Manager -
Median annual salary: $134,830
Number of jobs: 68,900
4. Software Developer -
Median annual salary: $131,450
Number of jobs: 1,897,100
5. IT Security Analyst -
Median annual salary: $124,910
Number of jobs: 180,700
6. Electrical Engineer -
Median annual salary: $118,780
Number of jobs: 287,800
7. Mechanical Engineer -
Median annual salary: $102,320
Number of jobs: 291,900
8. Financial Advisor -
Median annual salary: $102,140
Number of jobs: 321,100
9. Financial Analyst -
Median annual salary: $101,190
Number of jobs: 404,800
10. Project Manager -
Median annual salary: $100,750
Number of jobs: 973,600
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