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 14 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 14 of 46
Developer Productivity Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Improve the productivity and experience of software engineering teams by building internal tools, optimising…
Development Director
Bachelor's Degree · $125,470
Lead fundraising efforts by developing and executing comprehensive strategies, cultivating donor relationships,…
DevOps Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
A DevOps engineer builds the automated pipelines that carry code from development into production, writing…
DevOps Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Manages deployment and infrastructure; automates CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.
DevSecOps Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Integrates security practices into the DevOps pipeline, automating security controls and ensuring compliance throughout…
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Associate's Degree · $96,590
Diagnostic medical sonographers move a transducer across a patient's skin to capture ultrasound images that physicians…
Dialysis Nurse
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Manage and monitor patients undergoing dialysis treatments for kidney failure.
Diesel Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,770
Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains diesel engines and heavy equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety for…
Digital Accessibility Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $104,000
Ensures digital products (websites, apps, content) are accessible to people with disabilities, conducting audits,…
Digital Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Analyze data from digital channels to understand user behavior, optimize online campaigns, and enhance digital…
Digital Analytics Manager / Web Analytics Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Leads digital analytics strategy, managing website/app measurement, attribution modeling, tag management, and…
Digital Asset Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Oversees the organization, management, and distribution of digital assets within an organization. This includes…
Digital Assets / Crypto Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Trades cryptocurrencies, digital tokens, and blockchain-based financial instruments, managing positions across…
Digital Forensics Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
A digital forensics analyst examines computers, servers, and network logs to uncover evidence of intrusion, fraud, or…
Digital Forensics Analyst (Media)
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Investigate the authenticity and provenance of digital media content to including images, videos, and audio to using…
Digital Marketing Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Coordinate social media content, design email campaigns, analyze digital metrics, and support SEO initiatives to…
Digital Marketing Director
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develop and execute comprehensive digital marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and…
Digital Marketing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Oversees an organization's digital marketing channels including SEO, SEM, social, email, display, and content…
Digital Marketing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
A Digital Marketing Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing marketing campaigns that…
Digital Marketing Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops and executes comprehensive digital marketing strategies to achieve business objectives, leveraging various…
Digital Pathology Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Manage and operate digital pathology systems, ensuring accurate, secure, and accessible digital pathology data while…
Digital PR Specialist / Online Reputation Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Manages digital public relations including online media outreach, link building through PR, brand reputation…
Digital Supply Chain Manager (IoT/AI)
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Leads digital transformation initiatives across the supply chain by implementing IoT sensors, AI/ML models, digital…
Digital Supply Chain Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Optimizes and manages the flow of goods, information, and finances across the supply chain using digital technologies…
Digital Twin Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Digital twin engineers build software replicas of real physical systems, from turbines to factory lines, fed by live…
Director (Commercial/Music Video)
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Directs commercials, music videos, and short-form content. Develops creative concepts and leads production teams.
Director of Agricultural Sustainability
Master's Degree · $167,220
Lead an agricultural organisation's sustainability strategy, overseeing programmes that reduce environmental impact,…
Director of Circular Economy
Master's Degree · $141,900
Lead an organisation's circular economy transformation at the director level, setting strategy, building partnerships,…
Director of Clinical Genomics
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Directs the strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of clinical genomics programs, ensuring high-quality…
Director of Clinical Operations
Master's Degree · $167,220
Oversees and directs all aspects of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, ethical standards,…
Director of Cloud Financial Management
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Leads the financial strategy and operations for cloud services, optimizing costs, managing budgets, and ensuring…
Director of Community Solar
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Lead the development, sales, and operations of community solar programmes that enable residential and commercial…
Director of Compensation
Master's Degree · $149,230
Leads the design, implementation, and administration of an organization's compensation programs, ensuring they are…
Director of Demand Generation
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads and manages strategies to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth through various marketing channels,…
Director of Design
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Leads design organization, setting design vision and strategy. Manages design managers, aligns design with business…
Director of Development (Renewables)
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Lead the origination, development, and advancement of renewable energy projects through permitting, interconnection,…
Director of Employee Experience
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Leads the strategy and implementation of programs that enhance employee well-being, engagement, and overall…
Director of Employee Wellbeing
Master's Degree · $149,280
Leads and manages programs and initiatives designed to improve the overall health, happiness, and productivity of…
Director of Events
Bachelor's Degree · $61,160
Directs and oversees the planning, organization, and execution of events, ensuring successful outcomes and alignment…
Director of HR Compliance
Master's Degree · $141,900
Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR policies and programs to ensure compliance with all…
Director of Innovation (Aerospace)
Master's Degree · $167,220
Leads and directs innovation initiatives within the aerospace sector, focusing on developing new technologies,…
Director of IT Service Management
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT service management processes and strategies to…
Director of Logistics
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Orchestrates and optimizes the entire supply chain, from procurement to delivery, ensuring efficiency,…
Director of Nursing
Bachelor's Degree · $123,860
Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing staff, manages departmental budgets, and ensures the delivery of…
Director of Operations
Master's Degree · $105,770
Orchestrates and optimizes an organization's operational processes, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and strategic…
Director of Paid Media
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads and manages paid advertising campaigns across various platforms to drive customer acquisition, engagement, and…
Director of People Analytics
Master's Degree · $149,280
Leads the strategic development and implementation of data-driven insights to optimize human resources functions.…
Director of Photography (Commercial)
Bachelor's Degree · $74,990
Directs cinematography for commercials and advertising. Manages lighting and camera work for commercial productions.
Director of Procurement
Master's Degree · $148,080
Lead and manage an organization's purchasing and supply chain activities by developing procurement strategies,…
Director of Program Management
Master's Degree · $141,900
Leads and oversees multiple complex programs within an organization, ensuring strategic alignment, successful…