AI-resilient careers
Eight hundred and thirty-one careers where day-to-day work depends on judgment, presence or hands-on craft, careers where the day-to-day work depends on judgment, physical presence, hands-on craft, or human relationships in a way that current AI systems do not displace. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 12 of 17 for ai-resilient careers.
831 careers in AI-resilient careers, page 12 of 17
Non-Destructive Testing Specialist
High School Diploma · $78,350
Non-destructive testing specialists scan materials and structures for hidden flaws without breaking them, working…
Nuclear Technician
Associate's Degree · $110,240
Nuclear technicians monitor radiation levels, calibrate instruments, and collect coolant samples inside power plants…
Nurse Midwife
Master's Degree · $134,040
Provide comprehensive care to women throughout their reproductive lives, including prenatal, labor, delivery, and…
Nursing Assistant Student
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,260
Assists patients with daily living activities, takes vital signs, and communicates observations to nursing staff,…
Observability Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Implements monitoring, logging, and tracing; ensures system visibility and reliability.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $292,910
Obstetricians and gynecologists manage pregnancies, deliver babies, and perform surgeries such as hysterectomies for…
Occupational Therapist
Master's Degree · $100,330
Help people with physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for…
Ocean Freight Manager / Shipping Line Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Manages ocean freight operations including container booking, vessel scheduling, port coordination, and carrier…
Offshore Platform Maintenance Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,520
Maintains and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment on offshore oil and gas platforms. Ensures…
Oncology Nurse
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Administer chemotherapy, manage symptoms, and provide emotional support to cancer patients and their families.
Operating Room Nurse
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Prepare patients for surgery, assist surgeons during procedures, and monitor patients during recovery.
Optical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Develop and integrate optical components and systems for imaging, sensing, and communication technologies.
Optical Practice Manager
Certificate or Vocational Training · $123,860
Manage the commercial and operational performance of an optical practice, overseeing both the clinical and retail…
Organizational Design Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Analyze and redesign organizational structures, reporting relationships, spans of control, and operating models to…
Organizational Development Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Design and facilitate organizational development interventions including culture transformation, leadership…
Orthodontist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $289,140
Orthodontists correct misaligned teeth and jaws by fitting braces, aligners, and custom appliances that gradually shift…
Orthopedic Shoe Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,030
Orthopedic shoe technicians, also known as orthotic and prosthetic technicians, fabricate, repair, and maintain…
Orthotist and Prosthetist
Master's Degree · $81,110
Design, fabricate, and fit orthopedic braces (orthoses) and artificial limbs (prostheses) for patients.
Packers and Packagers, Hand
High School Diploma · $36,280
Hand packers work on warehouse and factory lines, wrapping, labeling, and boxing finished products so they can be…
Paid Social Media Specialist / Paid Social Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Manages paid advertising campaigns across social platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Snapchat), optimizing targeting,…
Painting and decorating business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $290,900 - $355,500 owner take-home/SDE
Painting and decorating business owner owns a painting and decorating contractor, estimating projects, scheduling…
Panel Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $61,160
Organizes and manages panels, conferences, and events, ensuring smooth execution, speaker coordination, and logistical…
Paramedic
Associate's Degree · $60,600
Paramedics respond to emergencies, assessing patients and delivering advanced care on scene and in transit. They…
Paraprofessional
Associate's Degree · $36,780
Assists lead professionals, such as teachers, lawyers, or healthcare providers, by performing supportive tasks that do…
Parks and Recreation Director
Bachelor's Degree · $79,520
Oversee the development, management, and programming of public parks and recreational facilities.
Patch Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Manages the enterprise patching lifecycle for operating systems, applications, and firmware, coordinating vulnerability…
Patent Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Pathologist Assistant
Master's Degree · $62,930
Assists pathologists in the examination and dissection of surgical specimens and in performing postmortem examinations.…
Patient Outreach Specialist
Associate's Degree · $51,850
Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers to deliver information, support, and resources that…
Patient Recruitment Specialist (Clinical Trials)
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops and executes patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials, leveraging digital marketing,…
PCB Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $76,870
Designs and develops layouts for printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in electronic devices, ensuring functionality,…
Pediatric Surgeon
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $559,030
Pediatric surgeons repair congenital anomalies, remove tumors, and treat injuries in patients ranging from fetuses to…
Performance Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in software systems through profiling, load testing,…
Performance Testing Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Specializes in performance and load testing; identifies bottlenecks and optimizes system performance.
Performing Arts Organization Director (Symphony / Theater / Ballet)
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Leads a performing arts organization such as a symphony orchestra, theater company, or ballet, overseeing artistic…
Perfusionist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,310
Operate heart-lung machines and other life support equipment during cardiac surgery and other medical procedures.
Personal Chef
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,940
Prepare customized meals for private clients in their homes, managing menu planning, grocery shopping, meal…
Personal Stylist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Advises clients on fashion, wardrobe, and image to enhance their personal appearance.
Personal training studio owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $89,500 - $109,300 owner take-home/SDE
Personal training studio owner owns a small training studio, coaching clients or overseeing trainers while managing…
Pet grooming business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $71,600 - $87,500 owner take-home/SDE
Pet grooming business owner owns a storefront or mobile grooming business, delivering or supervising animal grooming…
Pet Shop Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,410
Provide expert advice on pet care, nutrition, and health products in a specialist pet shop or aquatics centre. Develop…
Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager
Master's Degree · $148,270
Identifies and evaluates strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and M&A targets for pharmaceutical companies,…
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and tests new drugs and therapies, ensuring their safety and efficacy through rigorous research and…
Pharmacist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,910
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about…
Pharmacovigilance Manager
Master's Degree · $123,860
Oversee the pharmacovigilance system, ensuring the safety profile of pharmaceutical products, managing adverse event…
Photovoltaic Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design, specify, and optimize photovoltaic solar energy systems for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale…
Physical Therapist Aide
High School Diploma · $35,240
Physical therapist aides set up treatment rooms, prepare equipment, and guide patients through sessions under direct…
Physical Therapist Assistant
Associate's Degree · $68,380
Physical therapist assistants carry out treatment plans designed by licensed therapists, guiding exercises and tracking…
Physician Assistant (Dermatology)
Master's Degree · $135,880
Physician Assistants specializing in dermatology diagnose and treat skin conditions, perform minor surgical procedures,…
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,310
Postsecondary physics teachers teach undergraduates and graduate students, splitting time between lecture halls and…