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 18 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 18 of 46
Exercise Physiologist
Bachelor's Degree · $59,460
Exercise physiologists design exercise programs for people managing chronic illness or recovering from cardiac events,…
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructor
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,160
Exercise trainers teach individuals and groups how to move safely, correcting form and writing programmes between…
Experience Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Designs and optimizes customer and user experiences across multiple touchpoints by analyzing user needs, business…
Experimentation Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $109,820
Owns experimentation platforms and practices that let teams design, run and interpret controlled tests safely at scale,…
Extended Reality (XR) Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Designs immersive experiences for AR, VR, and MR platforms. Creates interactive 3D environments and experiences.
Eyelash Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $97,150
Apply semi-permanent eyelash extensions and lash lifts to enhance clients' natural lashes, using precise application…
F&B Director (Hotel)
Bachelor's Degree · $69,390
Lead all food and beverage operations within a hotel property, overseeing restaurants, bars, room service, banquets,…
Facade Surveyor
Bachelor's Degree · $74,690
Inspect and assess the condition of building facades including cladding, curtain walling, masonry, glazing, and…
Facade Surveyor and Cladding Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,690
Survey and assess building facades and cladding systems for fire safety compliance, structural integrity, and…
Facade Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,080
Install, maintain, and repair building facade systems including curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, structural…
Fact-Checker / Verification Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Verifies claims, statements, and information in news stories and public discourse using rigorous research methods,…
Family Assistant
High School Diploma · $34,980
Provides comprehensive support to a family, managing household operations, schedules, personal errands, and…
Family Lawyer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Family Office Investment Officer
Master's Degree · $105,070
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals…
Family Support Worker
Associate's Degree · $59,550
Provide assistance and guidance to families facing various challenges, connecting them with resources and advocating…
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $56,550
Farm equipment mechanics repair tractors, combines, and irrigation systems for farmers who lose thousands of dollars a…
Farmers Market Trader
High School Diploma · $35,410
Sell locally produced food, drink, or artisan products directly to consumers at farmers markets, food festivals, and…
Fashion Stylist and Personal Shopper
Certificate or Vocational Training · $80,960
Provide personalised fashion advice and styling services to individual clients, working as a personal stylist, personal…
Fashion Tech Designer (Wearables)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,960
Designs wearable technology products and smart textiles that integrate electronics, sensors, and connectivity into…
FEA Engineer (Finite Element Analysis)
Master's Degree · $104,110
Performs structural, thermal, and dynamic simulations using finite element methods to predict product behavior under…
Fence Installer
No Formal Education Needed · $47,980
Construct, erect, and repair fences made of various materials for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Field CTO / Office of the CTO
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Customer-facing technical executive who represents the company's technical vision to enterprise customers, advising on…
Field Operator
High School Diploma · $69,960
Operate and maintain a variety of oil, gas, or mining machines and equipment on designated sites, ensuring safe and…
Field Service Technician (Oil & Gas)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,520
Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment used in oil and gas extraction and processing. Works on-site, often in…
Field Service Technician (Pumps)
High School Diploma · $64,520
Installs, maintains, and repairs various types of pumps and pumping systems. This often involves troubleshooting…
Fight Choreographer / Intimacy Coordinator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $39,150
Designs and directs staged combat sequences and/or coordinates intimate scenes for theater, film, and television,…
Film Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Directs the artistic and dramatic aspects of a film, guiding the cast and crew in the realization of their creative…
Film Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $75,420
Film editors assemble raw footage into a finished product that is suitable for broadcasting. They manipulate and edit…
Finance Business Partner
Bachelor's Degree · $141,040
Embeds with operating teams to translate plans and performance into financial choices, combining forecasting, variance…
Financial Advisor Assistant
High School Diploma · $76,590
Provides administrative and operational support to financial advisors, assisting with client communication, scheduling,…
Financial Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes financial data, builds models, and prepares reports to guide investment decisions, budgeting, and strategic…
Financial Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Advises clients on financial planning, investment strategies, and wealth management. Develops personalized financial…
Financial Crime / AML Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $81,100
Detects and investigates potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations, reviewing…
Financial Data Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Applies statistical modeling, machine learning and data engineering to financial problems such as forecasting, risk,…
Financial Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $66,140
Financial educators provide guidance and instruction to individuals and groups on various financial topics, including…
Financial Engineer
Master's Degree · $81,100
Applies advanced mathematical and computational methods to solve complex financial problems, design innovative…
Financial Examiner
Bachelor's Degree · $94,160
Financial examiners review loan files, transaction records, and portfolios to check that banks, credit unions, and…
Financial Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a…
Financial Modeler
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Constructs quantitative models to forecast financial performance, analyze investment opportunities, and support…
Financial Operations Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $83,680
Manages and executes daily financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Supports…
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyze financial data through budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to provide insights and strategic…
Financial Representative
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Advise clients on financial planning, investments, and insurance products to help them achieve their financial goals.…
Financial Risk Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Identify, measure, analyze, and mitigate financial risks to including market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks…
Fintech Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Advises financial institutions and technology companies on integrating innovative financial technologies to improve…
Fintech Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops financial technology systems; handles transactions, compliance, and security.
Fire Alarm Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,070
Design, install, commission, and maintain fire detection and alarm systems in commercial, industrial, and residential…
Fire Door Inspector and Passive Fire Protection Surveyor
Certificate or Vocational Training · $75,920
Inspect and survey fire doors, fire-stopping, and passive fire protection systems in residential, commercial, and…
Fire Protection Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,160
Design and implement fire safety systems and strategies to protect lives and property in buildings and industrial…
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
High School Diploma · $63,800
Install, inspect, and repair fire suppression systems in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,160
Fire-prevention and protection engineers assess buildings and industrial facilities for fire risk, designing sprinkler…