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 29 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 29 of 46
Metabolomics / Lipidomics Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Analyzes small molecule metabolites and lipids in biological samples to understand metabolic pathways, disease…
Metallurgical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Research, develop, and process metals and alloys for various industrial applications, optimizing their properties and…
Metaverse Creator / Virtual World Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Designs and builds immersive virtual environments and experiences for metaverse platforms. Creates interactive 3D…
Micro-fulfilment Centre Operator
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Manage the operations of a micro-fulfilment centre (MFC) serving a local area with rapid grocery or retail delivery,…
Microservices Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs and implements microservices architectures; manages service communication and deployment.
Microsystems Engineer
Master's Degree · $122,930
Microsystems engineers design and test MEMS devices found in car airbags, smartphone screens, and medical tools. They…
Midwife
Certificate or Vocational Training · $65,790
Midwives manage prenatal care, attend births, and support families through the early postpartum weeks in hospitals,…
Milk Float and Electric Vehicle Delivery Driver
High School Diploma · $38,770
Operate an electric milk float or electric delivery vehicle to deliver dairy products, groceries, or other goods on a…
Misinformation Analyst
Master's Degree · $93,790
Investigates, identifies, and counters the spread of false or misleading information across various platforms through…
Mixing Engineer Music
Certificate or Vocational Training · $73,130
Balances and enhances audio tracks to create a cohesive and polished musical recording.
ML Engineer
Master's Degree · $120,230
Develops machine learning models and systems; builds pipelines for model training and deployment.
ML Evaluation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Design and build evaluation frameworks that measure the quality, safety, and reliability of machine learning models.…
ML Lead
Master's Degree · $175,140
Lead a team of machine learning engineers and scientists to design, build, and scale production ML systems, setting…
ML Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Builds the infrastructure that moves machine-learning work from data and training through deployment, monitoring and…
MLOps Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Lead the design and operation of machine learning infrastructure, including model training pipelines, deployment…
Mobile Engineer Cross-Platform
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains mobile applications that run on multiple operating systems (iOS and Android) from a single…
Mocap Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $58,100
Set up, operate, and maintain motion capture systems to record movement for films, video games,, and animations, while…
Model Risk Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $111,490
Independently reviews quantitative models used in finance, challenging methodology, data, assumptions, implementation…
Model Serving Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build and operate the infrastructure that serves machine learning models to production applications at scale. Design…
Molecular Biologist
Bachelor's Degree · $127,410
Investigates the intricate molecular mechanisms of life, conducting experiments to understand cellular functions and…
Monetization Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Focuses on product monetization and revenue optimization. Develops pricing strategies, manages subscription features,…
Motion Capture Director
Associate's Degree · $90,360
Directs motion capture sessions and oversees mocap production. Manages actors and technical aspects of capture.
Motion Capture Specialist
Associate's Degree · $102,030
Captures and processes motion data from actors for use in animation and VFX. Operates mocap equipment and cleans…
Motion Capture Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $58,100
Set up, operate, and maintain motion capture systems to record movement for films, video games, and animations,…
Motion Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates animations and motion graphics for digital products and marketing materials. Designs transitions,…
Motion Graphics Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Create animated graphics and visual effects for film, television, online content, games, and advertising by combining…
Motion Graphics Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates animated graphics, title sequences, explainer videos, social media animations, and broadcast graphics using…
Motion Graphics Director
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Directs motion graphics teams and oversees motion design production. Develops motion style and ensures visual…
Movement Coach / Physical Theater Practitioner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,310
Trains actors and performers in physical expression, body awareness, and movement techniques (Laban, Viewpoints, Lecoq,…
Movement Director
No Formal Education Needed · $55,310
Choreographs and guides physical performance for actors, dancers, and performers in theatre, film, and live events,…
Movement Disorder Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $248,560
Diagnose and treat complex neurological conditions characterized by abnormal body movements, such as Parkinson's…
Moving company owner
High School Diploma · $141,300 - $172,700 owner take-home/SDE
Moving company owner owns a household or commercial moving company, quoting jobs, scheduling crews and trucks, managing…
MRI Applications Specialist
Associate's Degree · $95,480
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners, ensuring patient safety and comfort while producing high-quality…
MRI Technologist
Associate's Degree · $95,480
Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images of the human body. Prepares patients for…
Multimodal AI Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Creates AI systems that reason across combinations of text, images, audio or video, aligning data pipelines, model…
Music Producer (Recording Studio)
No Formal Education Needed · $90,360
Oversees the creative and technical aspects of recording music, guiding artists through the recording process,…
Music Teacher
No Formal Education Needed · $46,800
Teaches musical theory, practical skills, and appreciation to students in various educational settings, fostering their…
Music Therapist
Bachelor's Degree · $77,930
Music therapists use rhythm, song, and improvisation to treat clients in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and…
Mycologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Studies fungi including mushrooms, molds, and yeasts, researching their biology, ecology, medicinal properties, and…
Nail Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,760
Provide manicure and pedicure services to clients, including cleaning, trimming, filing, shaping, and polishing nails.…
Nanoscientist / Nanotechnologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $117,790
Researches and develops materials and devices at the nanoscale for applications in medicine, electronics, energy, and…
Nanosystems Engineer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $122,930
Nanosystems engineers design materials and devices at the molecular scale, translating atomic-level behavior into…
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technician
Associate's Degree · $66,120
Nanotechnology engineering technicians operate advanced microscopy and production equipment to manipulate materials at…
Narrative Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Develops narrative structure and story elements for interactive and motion media. Creates compelling story arcs and…
Narrow Boat Builder and Canal Boat Fitter
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,580
Build, fit out, and restore narrow boats and canal boats, combining steel fabrication, joinery, plumbing, and…
Natural Gas to Hydrogen Transition Engineer
Master's Degree · $122,930
Support energy utilities and industrial companies in transitioning natural gas infrastructure and operations to…
Nature-Based Solutions Specialist
Master's Degree · $73,010
Design and implement nature-based solutions including urban forests, green infrastructure, coastal wetland restoration,…
Neon Sign Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Design and fabricate neon signs and sculptural neon artworks by hand-bending glass tubing, filling with noble gases,…
Neon Sign Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Fabricate, install, and repair traditional glass neon signs and modern LED neon flex systems for hospitality, retail,…
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill and premature newborn infants.