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 19 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 19 of 46
Firewall Engineer / Network Security Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Manages enterprise firewall infrastructure, configuring security policies, VPN tunnels, IDS/IPS systems, and network…
Firmware Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains embedded software that controls hardware devices, from IoT sensors to complex machinery.
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $69,770
Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health…
Fitness Instructor
High School Diploma · $47,160
Guides individuals and groups through exercise routines, promoting physical health and well-being. Develops…
Fitness Trainer
High School Diploma · $47,160
Fitness trainers and instructors lead and instruct individuals and groups in exercise activities. They demonstrate…
Fixed Income Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Research and analyze debt securities, such as bonds, to make investment recommendations for portfolios.
Fleet Manager
Certificate or Vocational Training · $107,230
Manage a fleet of commercial vehicles, ensuring safe, legal, and cost-effective operation through vehicle procurement,…
Flight Attendant
High School Diploma · $63,580
Flight attendants keep aircraft cabins safe, demonstrating emergency procedures before each departure and coordinating…
Flight Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $97,550
Provide critical care to patients during air transport, often in emergency situations.
Flight Test Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $134,960
Plan, execute, and analyze flight tests to evaluate the performance and safety of aircraft systems.
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tile
High School Diploma · $56,460
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
Food and Beverage Director
Bachelor's Degree · $69,390
Plans, directs, and oversees all food and beverage operations, including menu development, staff management, and…
Food Quality Control Technician
Associate's Degree · $52,130
Food Quality Control Technicians ensure food products meet safety and quality standards. They inspect ingredients,…
Food Safety Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $88,720
Ensures food products meet safety standards and regulations through inspections, audits, and implementation of quality…
Food Service Distribution Manager
Certificate or Vocational Training · $107,230
Manage the distribution operations for a food service wholesaler or catering supplies company, delivering food,…
Food Truck Owner Operator
High School Diploma · $69,390
Own and operate a mobile food service business, developing a menu concept, managing a food truck, building a customer…
Foreign Affairs Analyst
Master's Degree · $142,080
Research and analyze international political, economic, and social developments to inform foreign policy decisions.
Forensic Science Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $72,060
Forensic science technicians test physical evidence from crime scenes in a lab, analysing fibres, fingerprints, and…
Forensic Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $72,060
Collect, preserve, and analyse physical evidence from crime scenes using scientific techniques including DNA analysis,…
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialist
High School Diploma · $56,870
Forest fire inspectors patrol forests and campgrounds, checking permits and citing violations to stop ignition before…
Forward Deployed Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Embed directly with enterprise customers to build custom AI solutions, integrations, and workflows that solve their…
Foundation Model Research Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,300
Conducts cutting-edge research and development on large-scale AI models that serve as a base for various applications.
FP&A Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Conduct financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic…
FPGA Engineer / Hardware-Software Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $161,740
Designs and programs FPGAs using HDL languages for applications in networking, AI acceleration, signal processing, and…
Fractional CDO Chief Data Officer
Master's Degree · $175,140
Provides part-time data strategy and governance leadership, helping organizations leverage data for decision-making.
Fractional CPO Chief Product Officer
Master's Degree · $213,990
Provides part-time product leadership, defining product vision, strategy, and roadmap for multiple companies.
Fractional CSO Chief Strategy Officer
Master's Degree · $213,990
Offers part-time strategic guidance, helping companies develop and implement long-term business plans.
Fraud Analyst
Master's Degree · $81,100
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals…
Fraud Investigator
Bachelor's Degree · $81,100
Investigates suspected cases of fraud and other financial crimes by collecting and analyzing evidence. Develops and…
Freelance product designer (independent practice)
No Formal Education Needed · $108,000 - $132,000 owner take-home/SDE
Freelance product designer (independent practice) runs an independent product-design practice, researching user needs,…
Freight brokerage owner
High School Diploma · $360,000 - $440,000 owner take-home/SDE
Freight brokerage owner owns a freight brokerage, matching shippers with motor carriers, negotiating rates, managing…
Freight Forwarder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,260
Arrange the international movement of goods on behalf of importers and exporters, managing the complete logistics chain…
Frontend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Builds user-facing web interfaces and interactive experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend…
Frontend Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Specializes in building user-facing web interfaces, implementing responsive designs, optimizing performance, and…
Frontend Performance Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Optimizes frontend performance; analyzes metrics, reduces bundle sizes, and improves page load times.
Frontier Model Safety Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,300
Conduct research on the safety properties of the most capable AI models. Study emergent capabilities, dangerous…
Frozen and Chilled Food Logistics Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Manage the cold chain logistics operations for frozen and chilled food products, ensuring temperature integrity from…
Fuel Cell Engineer
Master's Degree · $104,110
Design, develop, and optimize proton exchange membrane and solid oxide fuel cell systems for stationary power,…
Fulfillment Operations Manager
High School Diploma · $107,230
Manage the end-to-end fulfilment operations for e-commerce and direct-to-consumer businesses, ensuring orders are…
Full Stack Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops both frontend and backend components of web applications, working across the entire technology stack from…
Full-Stack Developer (Junior)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining front-end and back-end components of web applications under the…
Full-Stack Startup Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Wears multiple hats in startup environment; rapidly builds and ships features across entire stack with minimal guidance.
Funeral Celebrant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Create and officiate personalized, non-religious funeral and memorial ceremonies that honor the unique life of the…
Game Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops video games; works on game engines, graphics, and gameplay mechanics.
Game Developer (Unity/Unreal)
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Develops games using game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine; implements gameplay mechanics and systems.
Game Engine Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Builds and maintains game engine systems including physics, animation, audio, networking, and scripting frameworks used…
Game Engine Specialist (Unreal/Unity)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in game engine development for motion and interactive media. Optimizes engine performance and develops…
Game UI/UX Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Designs user interfaces and user experiences specifically for video games, including HUDs, menus, inventory systems,…
Gaming / Video Game Studio Head
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Leads a video game development studio, overseeing game production, creative direction, team management, publisher…
Garage Door Installer
High School Diploma · $55,720
Install, service, and repair residential and commercial garage doors and automated opening systems, ensuring proper…