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 15 of 17 for ai-resilient careers.
831 careers in AI-resilient careers, page 15 of 17
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
High School Diploma · $42,770
Wood sawing machine operators cut raw timber and rough stock into uniform pieces for construction, furniture, and…
Scaffolder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,780
Erect and dismantle temporary scaffold structures on construction sites to provide safe working platforms for…
Scala Backend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops scalable backend systems using Scala; works with functional programming and distributed systems.
School Speech Therapist
Master's Degree · $97,870
Assess and treat students with speech, language, voice, fluency, and communication disorders in school settings.…
Security Engineer (Advanced)
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Develops security systems; implements cryptography and security protocols.
Security Engineer (Application/Cloud)
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Designs and implements security controls for cloud infrastructure and applications, conducting security reviews,…
Security Guard
High School Diploma · $38,020
Security guards patrol buildings, monitor camera feeds, and check credentials at access points for employers ranging…
Segmental Paver
High School Diploma · $49,910
Segmental pavers install interlocking brick, concrete, or stone units on driveways, patios, and plazas for residential…
Senior Automation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, and implements automated systems and processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability…
Senior Engineering Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Manages multiple engineering teams; sets strategy and drives organizational goals.
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Leads full-stack architecture and technical decisions; mentors developers across frontend and backend domains.
Senior ML Engineer / ML Architect
Master's Degree · $120,230
Leads ML initiatives; designs ML systems architecture and mentors ML engineers.
Senior Pastor / Head Minister (Large Church / Megachurch)
Master's Degree · $60,810
Leads a large church or megachurch congregation, overseeing worship, pastoral care, preaching, staff management, campus…
SEO Journalist / Audience Growth Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Combines journalism with search engine optimization to write and optimize news content for discoverability, managing…
Shampooer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $32,600
A shampooer washes and conditions clients' hair at salons, spas, and barbershops, often serving as the first point of…
Shoemaker and Cobbler (Bespoke)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $37,800
Design and construct bespoke shoes and boots on individual lasts made to the precise measurements and foot…
Shopfitter
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,580
Install and fit out the interior of retail shops, restaurants, hotels, and commercial premises, combining carpentry,…
Shopify Developer / E-Commerce Developer
No Formal Education Needed · $92,650
Develops custom Shopify themes, apps, and integrations using Liquid, React, and Shopify APIs, building e-commerce…
Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Property Manager
No Formal Education Needed · $69,990
Manages short-term vacation rental properties across platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, optimizing pricing,…
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur
High School Diploma · $37,290
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers on set routes or on-call runs for hotels, clinics, and corporate…
Sign Installer
High School Diploma · $62,780
Install and repair various types of signs, including electrical, neon, and large outdoor displays.
Sign Maker and Installer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $44,650
Design, fabricate, and install a wide range of signage including illuminated fascia signs, built-up lettering,…
Signal and Track Switch Repairer
High School Diploma · $92,460
Signal and track switch repairers keep railroad electrical systems running, from crossing gates to the circuits that…
Silversmith (Hollowware)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,540
Design and fabricate silver and gold hollowware including bowls, jugs, trophies, ceremonial objects, and domestic…
Ski Patrol Director / Mountain Safety Manager
Associate's Degree · $33,580
Manages ski patrol operations including avalanche mitigation, emergency medical response on slopes, trail safety, lift…
Small-batch food or beverage producer (brewery, roastery, distillery)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $101,800 - $124,500 owner take-home/SDE
Small-batch food or beverage producer (brewery, roastery, distillery) owns a small production business making specialty…
Social and Community Service Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $80,390
Social and community service managers run programs like food pantries, shelters, and counselling services, supervising…
Social and Human Service Assistant
High School Diploma · $45,930
Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as…
Solar Energy Installation Manager
High School Diploma · $79,920
Solar energy installation managers coordinate electricians, roofers, and laborers across residential and commercial…
Solutions Architect (Cloud/Enterprise)
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Designs and validates complex technical solutions for enterprise customers, creating architecture diagrams, integration…
Solutions Engineer / Pre-Sales Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $124,900
Partners with sales teams to provide technical expertise during the sales process, delivering product demos, building…
Sommelier
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,230
Manage and develop wine programs for restaurants, hotels, or retail establishments, advising guests on wine selection,…
Spa Manager
Certificate or Vocational Training · $69,770
A spa manager schedules treatments, supervises therapists and front desk staff, and handles complaints, vendor…
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Bachelor's Degree · $66,810
Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.…
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Bachelor's Degree · $64,830
Special education preschool teachers work with three- to five-year-olds who have developmental delays, autism, or…
Speech AI Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Builds speech-recognition and speech-understanding systems, improving transcription accuracy, streaming behavior,…
Speech-Language Pathologist
Master's Degree · $97,870
Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Develop and implement…
Sports Agent
Bachelor's Degree · $82,890
Represent professional athletes in contract negotiations, endorsement deals, and career management. Build relationships…
Sports Agent / Talent Agency CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $82,890
Leads a sports or talent agency, representing athletes or entertainers in contract negotiations, endorsements, and…
Sports Anchor / Sports Presenter
Bachelor's Degree · $47,340
Presents sports news segments on television, anchoring highlight shows, conducting athlete interviews, providing game…
Sports Physical Therapist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $102,760
Specializes in rehabilitation of sports-related injuries, designing progressive return-to-sport programs, performing…
Sports Turf Manager / Groundskeeper
Associate's Degree · $58,430
Maintains and manages natural and synthetic turf playing surfaces for professional, collegiate, and municipal sports…
Stadium Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $106,660
Manage all operational aspects of a sports stadium or arena including event setup, facility maintenance, security…
Stage / Theatrical Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $75,240
Designs sets, scenery, and environments for theatre, opera, dance, and live events, creating immersive worlds that…
State Agency Director / Commissioner
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a state government department or agency, overseeing state programs, regulatory functions, budgets, and a state…
Stenographer Court Stenographer
Associate's Degree · $72,420
Transcribes spoken words into written text in real-time during court proceedings and depositions.
Stockers and Order Filler
High School Diploma · $37,330
Stockers and order fillers pull products from warehouse racks or restock retail shelves for employers ranging from…
Stonemason
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,390
Cut, shape, and lay natural and reconstituted stone for new construction, restoration, and heritage conservation…
Structured Products Specialist
Master's Degree · $102,740
Designs and prices complex structured financial products including CLOs, CDOs, asset-backed securities, and bespoke…
Stunt Performer / Stunt Coordinator
No Formal Education Needed · $39,150
Performs dangerous physical action sequences in film, television, and live shows, or coordinates and designs stunt…