Software Developer took the number one spot on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Jobs of 2023 despite the wave of layoffs in the tech industry. Nurse practitioner came in second, Medical and Health Services Manager was third, followed by Physician Assistant and Information Security Analyst. According to a survey, over a quarter of laid-off tech workers are moving into a different industry as competition for roles in the tech industry increases. As opportunities in Silicon Valley shrink, they remain plentiful outside the Bay Area in industries such as finance and retail, which have struggled to match tech industry salaries and benefits.