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 20 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 20 of 46
Garden Centre Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,410
Provide expert advice on plants, gardening products, and outdoor living in a garden centre or specialist plant nursery.…
Gas Utility Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,800
Install, inspect, and maintain natural gas lines and related equipment.
Gender Pay Equity Analyst
Master's Degree · $78,210
Analyze compensation data to identify and address gender and race-based pay disparities, develop pay equity remediation…
Gene Therapy Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops gene-based therapeutic approaches including viral vector design, gene editing, and gene delivery systems to…
Genealogist Professional
Master's Degree · $76,750
Researches family histories and ancestral lines for clients using historical records and genetic data.
General building contractor (owner)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $290,900 - $355,500 owner take-home/SDE
General building contractor (owner) owns a general contracting business, winning construction projects, coordinating…
General Contractor
Bachelor's Degree · $114,990
Oversees and manages all aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Coordinates diverse teams,…
General Counsel
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advises executive leadership on legal matters, manages legal risk, and oversees all legal functions within an…
General Dentist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $170,950
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents oral health issues, including teeth and gum diseases, and performs routine check-ups…
General Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Oversees daily operations, manages staff, and ensures business objectives are met. Drives strategic initiatives and…
General Practitioner
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $244,180
Diagnose and treat common illnesses, manage chronic diseases, and provide preventive care to patients of all ages.
General Surgeon
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $414,010
Diagnoses and treats injuries or illnesses through surgical intervention, managing patient care before, during, and…
Generative AI Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Builds and evaluates generative-AI systems for text, code, media or workflow use cases, selecting models and combining…
Generative Design Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Create visual designs, brand assets, and creative content using AI generative design tools. Develop design prompts,…
Generative Engine Optimization Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Optimise content and digital presence to rank and appear in AI-generated search results from systems like ChatGPT,…
Generative Media Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Uses generative AI and procedural techniques to create visual content. Develops AI-generated assets and effects.
Generative Music Composer
Bachelor's Degree · $73,710
Create original music and soundscapes using AI generative music tools and traditional composition techniques. Develop…
Generative Video Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Create high-quality video content using AI generative video tools and workflows. Develop prompts, direct AI video…
Genetic Counselor
Master's Degree · $100,040
Assess the risk of inherited conditions and provide information and support to individuals and families facing genetic…
Genetic Counselor (Research Setting)
Master's Degree · $100,040
Provides genetic counseling in research contexts, interpreting genomic data for clinical trial participants, advising…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
GIS specialists play a pivotal role in managing and leveraging GIS resources, collecting, analyzing, and showcasing…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician
Associate's Degree · $116,580
Collects, processes, and analyzes geospatial data to create maps and support various projects. Provides technical…
Geographic Information Systems Technician
Associate's Degree · $116,580
Operates and maintains geographic information systems (GIS) hardware and software, digitizes and converts data, and…
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technician
Associate's Degree · $116,580
GIS technicians clean location data, fix coordinate errors, and produce maps for planners, engineers, and scientists…
Geologist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,920
Investigate Earth's geological processes, materials, and history to understand planetary evolution and resource…
Geospatial / GIS Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops geospatial applications and mapping solutions using GIS frameworks, spatial databases, and mapping APIs for…
Geospatial AI Analyst
Master's Degree · $120,230
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to geospatial data including satellite imagery, GPS data, and geographic…
Geospatial Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Geospatial analysts collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information using GIS (Geographic Information Systems)…
Geothermal Energy Developer
Master's Degree · $101,920
Identify, evaluate, and develop geothermal energy projects from resource exploration through project financing and…
Geriatrician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $244,180
Specialize in the comprehensive medical care of elderly patients, managing complex multi-system conditions,…
Gig Economy & Contingent Workforce Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Manage the organization's contingent workforce strategy including freelancers, contractors, temporary workers, and gig…
Gilder (Architectural and Furniture)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Apply gold, silver, and metallic leaf to architectural surfaces, furniture, picture frames, and decorative objects…
GIS Analyst - Environmental
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Apply geographic information systems and spatial analysis to support environmental planning, natural resource…
GIS Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Analyzes and interprets geographic data to create maps and spatial databases. Develops and implements GIS solutions for…
GIS Technician
Associate's Degree · $116,580
Collects, organizes, and maintains geographic data, creates maps, and manipulates Geographic Information Systems (GIS)…
Glaciologist / Cryosphere Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $102,040
Studies glaciers, ice sheets, permafrost, and sea ice to understand climate change impacts, sea level rise, and polar…
Global HR Manager
Master's Degree · $149,280
Manage HR operations, compliance, and employee relations across multiple countries, ensuring consistent HR practices…
Global Mobility Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Manages the relocation of employees for international assignments, ensuring compliance with immigration, tax, and…
Go (Golang) Backend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops concurrent backend services using Go; builds microservices and cloud-native applications.
Go (Golang) Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops backend services, cloud infrastructure tools, and distributed systems using Go, leveraging its concurrency…
Government Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Researches, analyzes, and interprets data to provide insights and recommendations on policy, programs, and operations…
Government Property Inspectors and Investigator
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Government property inspectors check whether contractors have delivered what federal agencies paid for, visiting sites…
GPU / CUDA Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops GPU-accelerated software using CUDA, OpenCL, or Vulkan Compute for AI training, scientific computing, graphics…
GPU Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $144,570
Designs and operates GPU computing platforms for AI workloads, integrating accelerators, drivers, networking,…
Graphics Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in graphics rendering; optimizes rendering pipelines and implements visual effects.
GRC Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Develops and implements GRC frameworks, conducts risk assessments, monitors compliance, and reports on the…
GRC Analyst (Governance, Risk & Compliance)
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Manages IT governance, risk, and compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, maintaining compliance with…
Green Building Commissioning Agent
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Verify that building systems including HVAC, lighting, controls, and renewable energy are designed, installed, and…
Green Building Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Advise architects, developers, and building owners on sustainable building design, construction, and operations to…
Green Hydrogen Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Lead the development, permitting, construction, and commissioning of green hydrogen production facilities from…