High-demand careers for the next decade
Two thousand two hundred and seventy careers with growing or fast-growing demand, careers where the underlying employment data shows growing or fast-growing demand, the kind of roles where good people are absorbed quickly and salaries trend upward as the work expands. 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 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 12 of 46
Creative Technologist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Bridge the gap between creative concepts and technical execution by experimenting with new technologies to develop…
Creator Economy Manager / Creator Partnerships Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Manages relationships with content creators and influencers on behalf of a platform or brand, overseeing creator…
Credit Portfolio Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $83,510
A Credit Portfolio Manager oversees and manages a company's credit portfolio, ensuring optimal performance and…
Credit Risk Analyst (Banking)
Bachelor's Degree · $117,330
Assesses counterparty and borrower credit risk for lending and trading activities, developing credit models, setting…
Crime Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $93,790
Analyze crime data and intelligence using statistical methods and GIS tools to identify patterns, trends, and hot…
Crime Scene Investigator CSI
Bachelor's Degree · $72,060
Collects and analyzes physical evidence from crime scenes to aid in criminal investigations.
Criminal Defense Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Crisis Communications Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Develop and execute communications strategies to protect and restore organisational reputation during crises including…
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Master's Degree · $60,280
Provides immediate support and intervention to individuals experiencing emotional, mental, or behavioral crises,…
Crisis Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Develops and implements strategies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises, safeguarding an organization's…
CRISPR / Genome Editing Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Develops and applies CRISPR-Cas and other genome editing technologies for gene therapy, functional genomics,…
Critical Care Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $97,550
Critical care nurses monitor unstable patients in the ICU or cardiac unit, managing ventilators, IV drips, and arterial…
Critical Care Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $335,550
Diagnose and treat patients with life-threatening conditions in intensive care units. Manage complex medical cases,…
CRM Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Manages and optimizes customer relationship management (CRM) systems to enhance customer interactions and streamline…
CRO Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Optimize website and digital asset performance by analyzing user behavior, conducting A/B tests, and implementing…
Cross-border E-commerce Logistics Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Manage the international logistics and customs compliance of a cross-border e-commerce business, ensuring efficient and…
Cross-docking Operations Manager
Certificate or Vocational Training · $107,230
Manage the cross-docking operations of a distribution centre, overseeing the rapid transfer of inbound goods directly…
CrossFit Coach / Box Owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,160
Coach CrossFit classes and manage a CrossFit affiliate gym (box), programming workouts, developing athlete performance,…
Cruise Director
Bachelor's Degree · $38,120
Oversee all entertainment, activities, and guest experience programming aboard a cruise ship, leading a team of…
Crypto Blockchain Lawyer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Cryptocurrency / DeFi Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Cryptocurrency and DeFi analysts audit smart contracts, model token economics, and build on-chain dashboards to assess…
Cryptography Engineer
Master's Degree · $140,300
Designs and implements cryptographic protocols, encryption systems, and security primitives for applications ranging…
CUDA Kernel Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Write and optimise low-level GPU kernels in CUDA and Triton to maximise the computational efficiency of neural network…
Culture & Values Champion
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Develop and steward the organization's culture and values by designing culture activation programs, facilitating…
Culture Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Develops and implements strategies to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, aligning with organizational…
Customer Advocacy Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Builds and nurtures relationships with satisfied customers to turn them into advocates for the brand.
Customer Education Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $133,000
Develops and delivers educational content and programs to help customers effectively use products.
Customer Experience (CX) Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Maps and measures customer journeys across touchpoints, using Voice of Customer programs, NPS, CSAT, and journey…
Customer Experience Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Analyzes customer feedback, behavioral data, and experience metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for…
Customer Marketing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops and executes marketing strategies to drive customer engagement, retention, and advocacy.
Customer Onboarding Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Guides new customers through the initial setup and adoption of products or services.
Customer Success Manager (CSM)
Bachelor's Degree · $69,500
Drives customer retention, adoption, and expansion in SaaS/tech companies by building relationships, monitoring health…
Customer Success Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Optimizes processes, tools, and data to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of customer success teams.
Customs Broker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $80,730
Prepare and submit customs declarations for imported and exported goods on behalf of importers and exporters, ensuring…
Cybersecurity Incident Responder
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Detect, contain, and remediate cybersecurity incidents including data breaches, ransomware attacks, and network…
Cycle Retailer and Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,780
Sell, service, and repair bicycles in a specialist cycle shop, combining retail expertise with mechanical skill to…
Damp Proofing Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,120
Diagnose and remediate rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation problems in residential and commercial buildings…
Dance Teacher / Studio Owner
No Formal Education Needed · $46,800
Teaches dance technique across styles (ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, tap) at private studios, schools, or…
Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $80,730
Advise organisations on the safe transport of dangerous goods by road (ADR), sea (IMDG), and air (IATA DGR), ensuring…
Data Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Collects, cleans, and analyzes data to identify trends, generate insights, and create reports and visualizations that…
Data Center Technician / Data Center Engineer
Associate's Degree · $116,580
Maintains physical data center infrastructure including server racking, cabling, power distribution, cooling systems,…
Data Curator
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Organize, maintain, and validate data to ensure its quality, accessibility, and usability for analysis and research.
Data Governance Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Establishes and enforces policies and procedures for data quality, privacy, and security across an organization.
Data Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Data journalists combine journalistic skills with data analysis to uncover stories, visualize information, and present…
Data Journalist / Computational Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Combines journalism with data analysis and visualization to uncover stories hidden in datasets, using programming,…
Data Labeling Operations Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Manage the human annotation pipelines that produce the training data powering AI models. Design labeling workflows,…
Data Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Organize, store, and maintain data to ensure its accuracy, accessibility, and security. Develop and implement data…
Data Migration Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Plan, execute, and validate the transfer of data between systems, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
Data Pipeline Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Designs data pipelines; builds ETL systems and data workflows.
Data Platform Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Architects and builds enterprise data platforms including data lakes, lakehouses, streaming pipelines, and data mesh…