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 22 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 22 of 46
Health Physicist
Master's Degree · $172,250
Assess and control radiation hazards to protect people and the environment from harmful effects of radiation.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $107,310
Health specialties teachers at colleges and universities train future dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians, and public…
Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Analyst
Master's Degree · $101,860
Evaluates the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and broader societal impact of health technologies to inform…
Health Unit Coordinator
High School Diploma · $45,010
Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs), also known as unit secretaries, are integral members of a clinical team in healthcare…
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Market Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Conducts specialized market research within healthcare and pharma, studying physician prescribing behavior, patient…
Healthcare Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $123,860
Directs and coordinates medical and health services, ensuring efficient operations, regulatory compliance, and quality…
Healthcare Administrator Assistant
Associate's Degree · $45,930
Provides administrative support in a healthcare setting, managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and…
Healthcare Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises healthcare organizations on strategy, operations, and technology to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.…
Healthcare Information Technician
Associate's Degree · $51,140
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical,…
Healthcare IT Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Analyzes, designs, and implements information technology solutions within healthcare organizations to improve…
Healthcare Support Worker
High School Diploma · $48,430
Assist healthcare professionals in providing patient care, performing basic health checks, and ensuring patient comfort…
Healthcare Tech Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops healthcare technology systems; ensures HIPAA compliance and data security.
Hearing Aid Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $65,160
Hearing aid specialists test patients' hearing, then fit and program devices based on each person's audiogram and daily…
Heart Failure Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $496,010
Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with heart failure through advanced clinical expertise, coordinating…
Heat Pump Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Install, commission, and service air source and ground source heat pump systems for domestic and commercial heating and…
Heat Pump HVAC Specialist
Associate's Degree · $61,010
Install, commission, service, and optimize heat pump systems including air-source, ground-source, and water-source heat…
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
HVAC mechanics install and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems for homes and businesses. They…
Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $166,570
Manage investment decisions and oversee a portfolio of assets for a hedge fund by conducting research, quantitative…
HEOR Analyst
Master's Degree · $87,220
Evaluate the economic, clinical, and humanistic outcomes of healthcare interventions through data analysis, statistical…
High Yield Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Research and evaluate high-risk, high-reward debt instruments issued by lower-credit-rating companies through in-depth…
High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Builds ultra-low-latency trading systems for proprietary trading firms, optimizing every microsecond in network,…
Higher Education Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises educational institutions on strategic planning, operational efficiency, and program development. Collaborates…
Home care agency owner
High School Diploma · $237,100 - $289,800 owner take-home/SDE
Home care agency owner owns a home-care agency that recruits and schedules caregivers or clinicians, wins clients and…
Home Health Aide
High School Diploma · $35,800
Home health aides visit clients in their own homes, helping them bathe, dress, take medications, and move safely. A…
Horticulturist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,850
Cultivate and manage plants in various environments, applying scientific principles to optimize growth, health, and…
Hospice and Palliative Care Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Provide expert symptom management, goals-of-care counseling, and comfort-focused medical care for patients with serious…
Hospital Administrator / COO (Healthcare)
Master's Degree · $123,860
Manages day-to-day operations of a hospital or healthcare facility, overseeing departments, staffing, patient flow,…
Hospitality Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Advises hospitality businesses on strategies to improve operational efficiency, enhance guest experience, and increase…
Hospitality Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Oversees the daily operations of hotels, restaurants, or other hospitality establishments, ensuring high standards of…
HR Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Analyzes HR data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and improve organizational effectiveness.
HR Analytics Manager
Master's Degree · $149,280
Lead the people analytics function to deliver strategic workforce insights that inform talent strategy, organizational…
HR Compliance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including Title VII,…
HR Consultant - Independent
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Provide expert HR advisory services to organizations on a project or retainer basis, covering talent strategy, HR…
HR Data Scientist
Master's Degree · $120,230
Apply advanced machine learning and statistical modelling techniques to HR data to develop predictive models, causal…
HR Operations Director
Master's Degree · $149,280
Lead the HR operations function to deliver efficient, compliant, and employee-centric HR services across the…
HR Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Manages the daily operations of the Human Resources department, ensuring efficiency and compliance. Oversees HR…
HR Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Lead HR transformation projects and program initiatives from initiation through delivery, ensuring projects are…
HR Shared Services Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Lead the HR shared services center to deliver efficient, accurate, and employee-centric HR transactional services…
HR Shared Services Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Provide comprehensive human resources support, addressing employee inquiries, managing HR data, and administering HR…
HR Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Human Resources Specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers. They may also handle employee relations,…
HR Systems Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Implement, maintain, and optimize Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to ensure data integrity, system…
HR Technology Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Advises organizations on the selection, implementation, and optimization of human resources technology solutions to…
HR Technology Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of HR technology platforms including HRIS, ATS, LMS, and…
HRIS Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Manage and optimize the human resources information system to ensure data integrity, support HR process automation, and…
HRIS Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Manages and optimizes an organization's Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to ensure data accuracy, system…
HRIS Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Manages and optimizes Human Resources Information Systems to ensure data accuracy, system efficiency, and compliance…
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomist
Master's Degree · $102,440
Human factors engineers study how people interact with tools, interfaces, and workspaces, then turn that data into…
Human Resources Generalist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
A Human Resources Generalist manages the daily operations of the HR department, overseeing recruitment, employee…
Human-AI Interaction Researcher
Master's Degree · $128,390
Studies how people understand, trust and collaborate with AI systems, designing experiments that measure usability,…
HVAC Controls Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Install, program, and maintain building automation systems that control heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.