Unlock the Hidden Goldmine: Top High-Paying, Low-Effort Jobs for Older Adults That Will Blow Your Mind!
Ever caught yourself wondering if the golden years really mean golden paychecks? As we tiptoe closer to retirement age, the big question isn’t just about hanging up the boots — it’s about which gigs still pack a punch without packing on the physical strain. Turns out, there’s a treasure trove of careers tailor-made for those 55 and wiser, blending fat paychecks with manageable muscle demands and booming growth to boot. Resume Genius just dropped a game-changing report spotlighting the top 10 jobs that check all these boxes for 2025, slicing through the noise using solid BLS data and smart filters to bring you roles that make sense — and cents. So, whether you’re plotting your next move or just curious to see where experience truly pays off, this list might just surprise you. Ready to shake things up and prove that age is NOT a barrier but a bonanza? LEARN MORE
Are you nearing retirement age?
Career resources platform Resume Genius released a new report this week, the 10 Best Jobs for Older People in 2025, which reveals the 10 best-paying jobs for adults aged 55 and older, based on high salaries, low physical labor demands, and high job growth.
The company used data from the BLS’s Labor Force Statistics Current Population Survey, O*NET Online, and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook to create the report using several parameters, including removing jobs with salaries lower than $49,500 and roles that require education higher than a Bachelor’s degree. The occupations listed also had to have at least 100,000 employees who were 55 or older.
In the top spot was sales managers, who lead sales teams and work to improve customer reach, according to the report. The job requires low physical activity and pays a median hourly wage of $66.38. Other professions in the top five were accountants and auditors. These jobs ask professionals to analyze budgets and file taxes, and are well-suited for older adults because they offer flexible work schedules, such as seasonal tax work and consulting.
“Experience is highly valued across industries, and many employers are seeking older candidates to step into leadership or managerial roles,” Resume Genius Career Expert Nathan Soto shared in a press release. “Don’t be afraid to venture into fields beyond your previous career; your skills may be more transferable than you realize.”
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%
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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%
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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?
Career resources platform Resume Genius released a new report this week, the 10 Best Jobs for Older People in 2025, which reveals the 10 best-paying jobs for adults aged 55 and older, based on high salaries, low physical labor demands, and high job growth.
The company used data from the BLS’s Labor Force Statistics Current Population Survey, O*NET Online, and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook to create the report using several parameters, including removing jobs with salaries lower than $49,500 and roles that require education higher than a Bachelor’s degree. The occupations listed also had to have at least 100,000 employees who were 55 or older.
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