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 16 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 16 of 46
Ecological Restoration Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,220
Plan and implement ecological restoration projects that rehabilitate degraded ecosystems including wetlands, prairies,…
Ecologist / Conservation Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $76,780
Studies ecosystems, species interactions, and biodiversity to inform conservation strategies, conducting field…
Economic Consultant
Master's Degree · $124,720
Analyze economic and statistical data, prepare comprehensive reports, and formulate strategic plans to address complex…
Edge Computing Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops software for edge computing environments including IoT gateways, CDN edge functions, and on-device AI,…
EdTech Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops educational technology systems; builds learning platforms and tools.
Education Lawyer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Educational Consultant
Master's Degree · $77,440
Guides educational institutions and individuals on curriculum development, pedagogical strategies, and organizational…
Educational Technology Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $77,440
Design, develop, and implement technology-enhanced learning solutions and instructional materials.
EEG Technologist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,290
Perform electroencephalograms to record brain activity and assist in diagnosing neurological conditions.
EHR Implementation Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Coordinate the planning, configuration, testing, training, and deployment of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems…
EHS Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Advise organizations on environmental, health, and safety regulations and best practices.
EHS Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Coordinates and implements environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations and promote…
EHS Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Develop and implement environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations and promote a…
Elections Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Organize and oversee local, state, or national elections, ensuring fair and accurate voting processes.
Electric Vehicle Fleet Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Manage the transition and ongoing operations of electric vehicle fleets for municipalities, corporations, and logistics…
Electrical contracting business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $347,400 - $424,600 owner take-home/SDE
Electrical contracting business owner owns an electrical contractor, pricing and winning work, scheduling licensed…
Electrical Testing and Inspection Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Carry out periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations in domestic, commercial, and industrial premises…
Electrician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Electricians wire buildings, install panels, and trace faults for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The…
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairer
High School Diploma · $109,910
Elevator and escalator installers wire, assemble, and repair lifting systems in commercial buildings and hospitals.…
Email Marketing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops and executes email marketing campaigns to nurture leads, engage customers, and drive conversions. Analyzes…
Embedded Systems Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops firmware and embedded software; works with microcontrollers and hardware integration.
Embedded Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops embedded software; works on firmware and low-level system programming.
Embedded Systems Software Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops firmware and software for embedded systems including microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, and…
Emergency Department Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $44,470
Emergency Department Technicians (ED Techs) provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and…
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $44,470
Responds to emergency calls, provides pre-hospital medical care, and transports patients to medical facilities, often…
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Master's Degree · $135,880
Conducts rapid assessments, diagnoses, treats patients, performs procedures, and makes critical decisions in emergency…
Emergency Room Nurse
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Provides immediate medical care to patients in emergency situations, assessing conditions, administering treatments,…
Emergency Room Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $44,470
Assist medical staff in emergency departments by performing basic patient care, preparing treatment rooms, and…
Emerging Markets Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Trades emerging market equities, bonds, and currencies; manages geopolitical and currency risks.
Employee Engagement Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Design and manage employee engagement programs, listening strategies, and recognition initiatives that build…
Employee Experience Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Design and continuously improve the end-to-end employee experience across the entire employment lifecycle from pre-hire…
Employee Experience Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,420
Designs and implements strategies to enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction. This…
Employer Branding Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develop and manage the organization's employer brand strategy to attract top talent, improve candidate quality, and…
Employer Branding Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Develops and executes strategies to attract, engage, and retain top talent by showcasing an organization's unique…
Employment Litigation Associate (Law Firm)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Represent clients in employment-related disputes, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and participate in all…
End User Computing (EUC) Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $99,130
Designs and manages the end user computing environment including desktop virtualization (VDI), application packaging,…
Endpoint Security Engineer (EDR/XDR)
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Deploys and manages endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) platforms, configuring detection rules, investigating…
Energy Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyse energy consumption, production, and market data to support energy planning, policy development, and investment…
Energy Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Advises clients on energy efficiency, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable practices to optimize resource use…
Energy Efficiency Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Identify, design, and implement energy efficiency improvements in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities…
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Energy engineers find where buildings and industrial facilities waste energy, then design systems to cut it. They audit…
Energy Lawyer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Energy Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Optimizes energy consumption and implements sustainable energy solutions within organizations. Develops and manages…
Energy Market Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes energy market trends, prices, and regulatory policies to provide insights and recommendations for trading,…
Energy Modeler
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Analyzes energy consumption data, develops energy models, and proposes solutions to improve energy efficiency and…
Energy Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Analyzes market trends and economic factors to buy and sell energy commodities. Manages risk exposure and optimizes…
Engine Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and optimizes core software systems for game engines, ensuring high performance and stability across various…
Engineering Manager (Tech)
Bachelor's Degree · $171,270
Manages a team of software engineers, overseeing sprint planning, code reviews, career development, and delivery of…
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $109,270
Postsecondary engineering teachers instruct undergraduates in fields like civil, electrical, and mechanical…
Enterprise Account Executive (Tech/SaaS)
Bachelor's Degree · $69,990
Manages complex, high-value enterprise sales cycles ($100K+ deals) for technology companies, working with C-suite…