However, some jobs look better-positioned to make it through a possible downtown, and a new report from Payscale reveals just which ones.
The salary comparison site identified the top 20 recession-proof jobs based on wage growth in 2022 compared to previous years. They've seen pay hikes of anywhere from 14% to 30% this year, according to employees' self-reported wages.
These roles, a mix of blue- and white-collar jobs, are considered recession-proof because labor shortages and increased competition are leading employers to drive up wages, Payscale says.
"Despite the possibility of an economic downturn, the labor market remains tight, forcing employers to pay top dollar to attract and retain talent for the most sought-after roles," said Lexi Clarke, VP of People at Payscale, in an accompanying press release.
Here are the jobs that would have the most job security in a recession, according to the report, along with their national median pay and salary growth:
Waiter/Waitress Median Pay: $19,900 Salary Growth: 30%
Private Banker Median Pay: $93,000 Salary Growth: 25%
Media Director Median Pay: $108,000 Salary Growth: 23%
Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Median Pay: $44,500 Salary Growth: 19%
Sales Consultant Median Pay: $56,800 Salary Growth: 18%
Microbiologist Median Pay: $59,900 Salary Growth: 16%
Marketing & Business Development Director Median Pay: $119,000 Salary Growth: 16%
Dock Worker Median Pay: $41,100 Salary Growth: 15%
Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician Median Pay: $40,400 Salary Growth: 15%
Installation Technician Median Pay: $46,800 Salary Growth: 15%
Assembly Line Machine Operator Median Pay: $37,200 Salary Growth: 15%
Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Auditing Clerk Median Pay: $47,300 Salary Growth: 15%
Tanker Truck Driver Median Pay: $58,100 Salary Growth: 15%
Journalist Median Pay: $46,500 Salary Growth: 15%
Graphic Design Manager Median Pay: $69,700 Salary Growth: 14%
Pastry Chef Median Pay: $43,400 Salary Growth: 14%
Diversity Manager Median Pay: $97,100 Salary Growth: 14%
Education Coordinator Median Pay: $51,800 Salary Growth: 14%
Director of Environmental Services Median Pay: $73,800 Salary Growth: 14%
Estimator, Automobile Damage Median Pay: $60,300 Salary Growth: 14%
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