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 17 of 17 for ai-resilient careers.
831 careers in AI-resilient careers, page 17 of 17
Venture Studio / Startup Studio CEO
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a venture studio or startup studio, co-founding and building multiple startups simultaneously, providing shared…
Verification and Validation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Develop and execute test plans to verify that engineering designs meet specifications and validate that they fulfill…
Veterinary practice owner
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $202,500 - $247,500 owner take-home/SDE
Veterinary practice owner owns a veterinary clinic or hospital, providing or supervising animal care while managing…
VFX Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Oversees all visual effects work on productions. Manages VFX teams, coordinates with other departments, and ensures VFX…
Virtual Production Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Oversee the integration of virtual production technologies and workflows into film, television, and media projects by…
Vision-Language Model Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Develops and adapts models that connect visual inputs with language, supporting tasks such as document understanding,…
Voice AI Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Develops real-time voice agents by combining speech recognition, language models, tool execution and speech synthesis…
Volcanologist / Geophysicist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,920
Studies volcanic processes, seismic activity, and Earth's internal dynamics to understand eruption mechanisms, assess…
VP of Communications
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to enhance brand reputation, manage public relations, and…
VP of Development
Master's Degree · $105,770
Lead and oversee all development initiatives, including fundraising strategies, product lifecycles, and software…
VP of Engineering
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Vice President of Engineering; sets company-wide engineering strategy and vision.
VP of Enrollment Management (Higher Ed)
Master's Degree · $104,590
Leads enrollment strategy for a college or university, overseeing admissions, financial aid, recruitment marketing, and…
VP of Sales (Technology/SaaS)
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Leads the entire sales organization for a technology company, responsible for revenue targets, go-to-market strategy,…
Wastewater Operator
High School Diploma · $60,020
Manage and operate treatment facilities to remove pollutants from wastewater before discharge.
Watchmaker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $67,230
Watchmakers repair, clean, and maintain mechanical and quartz watches and clocks. This involves disassembling intricate…
Watchmaker (Independent)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,540
Design, assemble, and service mechanical watch movements from scratch or from components, producing independent watch…
Water Borehole Driller and Hydrogeologist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,190
Drill water boreholes for private water supplies, groundwater monitoring, and geothermal energy systems, combining…
Water Resource Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Plans and designs water supply, stormwater management, flood control, and watershed systems, using hydrology and…
Water Treatment Operator
High School Diploma · $60,020
Operate and maintain equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and industrial use.
Water Treatment Technician
Associate's Degree · $60,020
Operate, maintain, and optimise water and wastewater treatment plant equipment to ensure compliance with drinking water…
Waterproofing Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,910
Design and install below-ground and above-ground waterproofing systems for basements, tunnels, roofs, and…
Wayfinding Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Develop intuitive navigation systems for complex physical spaces, guiding users through signage, maps, and digital…
Wealth Management Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Support financial advisors in managing client portfolios, developing financial plans, and providing investment advice.
Wealth Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Advise clients on financial planning, investments, and other financial services. Help individuals and organizations…
Welding Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Develops and qualifies welding procedures, selects welding processes and materials, designs weld joints, and ensures…
Wellhead Pumper
High School Diploma · $69,960
Wellhead pumpers visit strings of oil and gas wells each day, checking gauges, adjusting valves, and repairing…
Wellness Coach
Bachelor's Degree · $69,770
Guides individuals in developing and implementing personalized plans to improve their overall health and well-being,…
Whitesmith and Tinsmith
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,800
Fabricate and repair objects in tin, zinc, and light metals using traditional whitesmithing and tinsmithing techniques…
Wildlife Rehabilitator
High School Diploma · $35,360
Cares for injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat.
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
High School Diploma · $43,380
Woodworking machine operators set up and run drill presses, routers, sanders, and planers to produce furniture parts…
Yoga or pilates studio owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $69,800 - $85,200 owner take-home/SDE
Yoga or pilates studio owner owns a boutique movement studio, teaching or overseeing classes while managing…