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 24 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 24 of 46
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer (Terraform / CloudFormation)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains infrastructure as code templates and modules for automated, repeatable cloud and on-premises…
Infrastructure Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Leads infrastructure team; manages architecture decisions and mentors engineers on infrastructure practices.
Innovation Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Innovation Consultants help organizations identify new opportunities, develop innovative strategies, and implement new…
Innovation Lead
Master's Degree · $105,770
Drive the development and implementation of new ideas, products, and processes by identifying emerging trends, managing…
Inside Sales Representative
High School Diploma · $69,990
Sells products or services to customers primarily over the phone, email, and other digital channels.
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Associate's Degree · $103,020
Install, maintain, and repair complex control systems and instrumentation used in industrial processes.
Intelligent Automation Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Help organisations identify, design, and implement intelligent automation solutions that combine robotic process…
Intelligent Tutoring Systems Designer
Master's Degree · $135,980
Design and develop AI-powered adaptive learning systems that personalise educational experiences for individual…
Interaction Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Designs interactive experiences and user flows for digital products. Focuses on how users interact with interfaces and…
Interactive / Visual Journalist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Creates interactive digital storytelling experiences combining data visualization, maps, animations, scrollytelling,…
Interactive Content Designer (Quizzes / Calculators / AR)
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Designs and builds interactive content experiences including quizzes, assessments, calculators, interactive…
Interactive Media Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Designs interactive experiences combining motion, video, and user interaction. Creates branching narratives and…
Interior Design Retail Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,410
Provide expert advice on furniture, lighting, fabrics, and home accessories in a specialist interior design retailer or…
Intermodal Coordinator
High School Diploma · $52,260
Coordinates and monitors the movement of freight via multiple modes of transportation, primarily rail and truck.…
Internal Auditor
Bachelor's Degree · $83,680
Evaluates and enhances organizational effectiveness by assessing internal controls, risk management systems, and…
Internal Communications Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Develop and execute internal communications strategies that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with…
International Affairs Analyst
Master's Degree · $142,080
Analyzes global political, economic, and social developments to advise organizations on international relations and…
International Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,210
Develops and implements global compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with international regulations…
Inventory Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life…
Inventory Planner
Associate's Degree · $59,650
Manage and optimize inventory levels by forecasting demand, analyzing sales data, coordinating with suppliers, and…
Investment Analyst (Real Estate)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes real estate markets, properties, and financial data to support investment decisions, acquisitions, and…
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Assist investment banking teams with financial analysis, modeling, due diligence, and presentation preparation for…
Investment Operations Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Manages the administrative and operational aspects of investment processes, handling trade settlements,…
Investment Strategist
Master's Degree · $81,100
Investment strategists analyze financial markets, economic trends, and company performance to develop and recommend…
Investor Relations Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Facilitate communication between a company and its investors, managing shareholder inquiries, coordinating earnings…
Investor Relations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
An Investor Relations Manager acts as the primary liaison between a company and its investors, ensuring transparent…
Investor Relations Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Facilitate communication between a company's management, investors, and the financial community by preparing financial…
iOS Developer (Senior / Lead)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI, handling architecture, performance optimization, App Store…
iOS Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, develops, and maintains mobile applications for Apple's iOS platform.
IoT Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops Internet of Things applications; connects embedded devices to cloud systems.
IoT Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops Internet of Things systems; builds embedded software and IoT platforms.
IoT Solutions Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Design and implement Internet of Things systems that connect physical devices to digital platforms. Architect sensor…
IRB Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Facilitates the ethical review and approval process for research involving human subjects, ensuring compliance with…
Irrigation and Water Management Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $39,150
Design, install, and maintain irrigation systems for agricultural, horticultural, and landscape applications, ensuring…
Irrigation Specialist
High School Diploma · $39,150
Designs, installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems for agricultural, commercial, and residential landscapes…
Irrigation Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $39,150
Install, maintain, and repair agricultural and landscape irrigation systems, including plumbing and sprinkler…
IT Auditor
Bachelor's Degree · $83,680
Evaluates IT controls, processes, and systems for compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards,…
IT Automation Engineer / Scripting Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops automation scripts and workflows to streamline IT operations, automating repetitive tasks like user…
IT Compliance Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Manages IT compliance programs ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS), developing…
IT Director / Head of IT
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Leads the entire IT department, setting technology strategy, managing budgets, overseeing infrastructure and security…
IT managed services company owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $222,800 - $272,300 owner take-home/SDE
IT managed services company owner owns a managed service provider that runs client infrastructure, help desk,…
IT Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Oversees an organization's information technology operations, managing IT staff, budgets, infrastructure, and…
IT Operations Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $99,130
Coordinates and supports the daily operations of IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring smooth and efficient service…
IT Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Oversees the strategic planning, procurement, implementation, security, protocols, and management of Information…
IT Operations Specialist
Associate's Degree · $99,130
Manages and maintains an organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability of…
IT Project Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Coordinates and manages various aspects of IT projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, budget, and…
IT Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Manages IT projects from initiation through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets and…
IT Sourcing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $77,710
Identifies, evaluates, and selects vendors for IT products and services. Negotiates contracts, manages supplier…
IT Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $61,860
Maintains and troubleshoots computer systems and networks, providing technical support to users and ensuring the…
IT Support Analyst
Associate's Degree · $61,860
Provides technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, and software. Responds to queries,…