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 15 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 15 of 46
Director of Programs (Nonprofit)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,390
Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs within a nonprofit organization, ensuring alignment…
Director of Public Relations
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Directs the planning, coordination, and execution of activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image…
Director of Renewable Energy Development
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Set and execute the overall renewable energy development strategy for an organisation, overseeing a portfolio of wind,…
Director of Research
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Leads and oversees research initiatives, sets strategic direction for research projects, manages research teams, and…
Director of Sales (Technology)
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Manages a team of account executives and sales managers, setting quotas, coaching reps, and driving revenue targets for…
Director of Strategy
Master's Degree · $105,770
Develop and implement strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals and drive long-term growth.
Director of Supply Chain Sustainability
Master's Degree · $107,230
Lead the integration of sustainability principles into an organisation's supply chain, developing supplier standards,…
Director of Sustainability
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads the development and implementation of an organization's sustainability strategies and initiatives. Oversees…
Director of Sustainability Analytics
Master's Degree · $175,140
Lead the development and operation of an organisation's sustainability data infrastructure, analytics platforms, and…
Director of Talent Acquisition
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Leads and oversees all aspects of an organization's talent acquisition strategy, ensuring the attraction, recruitment,…
Director of Talent Management
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Leads and directs the talent management function, including talent acquisition, performance management, learning and…
Director of Transportation
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Directs and coordinates transportation operations, including logistics, fleet management, and regulatory compliance, to…
Disability Services Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $64,330
Coordinates and provides support services for students or clients with disabilities to ensure equal access to…
Disaster Preparedness Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $142,080
Researches, analyzes, and develops policies and plans to mitigate the impact of natural disasters, public health…
Disaster Recovery Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Plans and implements disaster recovery; ensures business continuity and data protection.
Distiller Craft Spirits
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $51,610
Produces artisanal spirits, overseeing fermentation, distillation, and aging.
Distinguished Engineer / Engineering Fellow
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Serves as the highest individual contributor in a software organization, setting technical vision across the company,…
Distributed Energy Resource Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $120,630
Design, deploy, and optimize distributed energy resource programs including rooftop solar, battery storage, demand…
Distributed Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs and builds large-scale distributed systems including consensus protocols, distributed storage, message queues,…
Distributed Training Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build and optimise the infrastructure and software systems that enable training of large neural networks across…
Distribution Network Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $88,940
Designs and optimizes distribution network strategies including facility locations, inventory positioning, and…
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Develop and implement DEI strategies, programs, and initiatives that create a more equitable and inclusive workplace…
Divorce Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
DJ / Electronic Music Producer
No Formal Education Needed · $44,950
Performs live DJ sets at clubs, festivals, and events, and produces original electronic music tracks, remixes, and…
Django/React Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Builds full-stack applications combining Django backend with React frontend; manages REST APIs and database design.
Document Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Document management specialists configure and maintain the digital systems that organizations use to store, find,…
Documentary / Brand Film Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Produces documentary-style brand films and video series that tell authentic company, customer, or social impact…
Doula
High School Diploma · $65,790
Provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to clients before, during, and after childbirth,…
Drafting Technician
Associate's Degree · $63,520
Drafting technicians create technical drawings and plans, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software. They work…
Drainage Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,880
Inspect, maintain, repair, and install drainage systems including foul and surface water sewers, soakaways, septic…
Drayage / Intermodal Operations Manager
High School Diploma · $107,230
Manages drayage and intermodal transportation operations coordinating the movement of containers between ports, rail…
Driver/Sales Worker
High School Diploma · $38,770
Driver/sales workers deliver goods along a fixed route, restocking shelves, collecting payment, and taking new orders…
Drone Delivery Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $123,220
Operate commercial delivery drones to transport parcels, medical supplies, and urgent goods to customers and healthcare…
Drone Fleet Manager
High School Diploma · $105,770
Oversee the deployment, management, and maintenance of drone fleets for various purposes, ensuring regulatory…
Drone Journalist / Aerial News Photographer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Operates unmanned aerial vehicles to capture aerial photography and video for news coverage including natural…
Drone Operator
High School Diploma · $123,220
Operate unmanned aerial vehicles for commercial applications including aerial photography, infrastructure inspection,…
Drone Pilot
High School Diploma · $123,220
Operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for aerial photography, surveying, inspections, delivery, and surveillance,…
Drone Pilot (Cinematic)
Associate's Degree · $74,990
Operate drones to capture high-quality aerial footage for film, television, commercials, and media productions,…
Drug Discovery Scientist / Hit-to-Lead Chemist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Identifies and optimizes early-stage drug candidates through high-throughput screening, structure-activity relationship…
Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance Scientist
Master's Degree · $103,410
Monitors, evaluates, and reports adverse drug reactions and safety signals throughout a drug's lifecycle, ensuring…
E-commerce brand founder (direct to consumer)
No Formal Education Needed · $243,000 - $297,000 owner take-home/SDE
E-commerce brand founder (direct to consumer) owns a direct-to-consumer product brand, selecting products, suppliers…
E-commerce Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Manages and optimizes online sales platforms, product listings, and digital marketing efforts to drive e-commerce…
E-commerce Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops e-commerce platforms; handles payments, inventory, and customer experience.
E-commerce Fulfilment Manager
Certificate or Vocational Training · $107,230
Manage the end-to-end fulfilment operations of an e-commerce business, overseeing receiving, storage, picking, packing,…
E-commerce Logistics and Fulfilment Director
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Lead the logistics and fulfilment strategy for a large e-commerce business, overseeing carrier networks, fulfilment…
E-commerce Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Oversees online sales strategies, manages e-commerce platforms, and drives digital revenue growth. Develops and…
E-commerce Manager (Retail)
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Manage and grow a retailer's online trading performance across website, app, and marketplace channels. Oversee product…
E-commerce Marketplace Seller
No Formal Education Needed · $105,770
Build and operate a profitable e-commerce business selling products on Amazon, eBay, Etsy, or other online…
E-learning Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $77,440
Designs, develops, and implements online learning programs and materials. This includes creating engaging course…
Early Childhood Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $38,140
Nurtures young children's development through engaging educational activities, fostering social-emotional growth and…