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 31 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 31 of 46
Ophthalmic Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,570
Ophthalmic Assistants are highly skilled healthcare professionals who support ophthalmologists in providing…
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
High School Diploma · $45,570
Ophthalmic medical technicians run diagnostic tests and prep patients for the ophthalmologist in eye clinics and…
Optical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Develop and integrate optical components and systems for imaging, sensing, and communication technologies.
Optical Practice Manager
Certificate or Vocational Training · $123,860
Manage the commercial and operational performance of an optical practice, overseeing both the clinical and retail…
Optometrist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $136,570
Optometrists examine eyes, prescribe corrective lenses, and diagnose conditions such as glaucoma using instruments like…
Org Design Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises organizations on structuring their teams, processes, and culture to optimize performance and achieve strategic…
Organic Chemist
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Organic chemists study the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing…
Organizational Design Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Analyze and redesign organizational structures, reporting relationships, spans of control, and operating models to…
Organizational Development Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Design and facilitate organizational development interventions including culture transformation, leadership…
Organizational Development Specialist
Master's Degree · $193,950
Designs and implements strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, employee performance, and overall company…
Orthopedic Shoe Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,030
Orthopedic shoe technicians, also known as orthotic and prosthetic technicians, fabricate, repair, and maintain…
Orthopedic Surgeon Assistant
Master's Degree · $135,880
Assists orthopedic surgeons in surgical procedures, patient care, and clinical duties, often functioning as a Physician…
Orthotist and Prosthetist
Master's Degree · $81,110
Design, fabricate, and fit orthopedic braces (orthoses) and artificial limbs (prostheses) for patients.
Outcomes Researcher (HEOR)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $87,220
Designs and conducts health outcomes research using real-world data, patient-reported outcomes, and observational…
Outreach Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $80,390
Develops and maintains relationships between an organization and its community, promoting mission and facilitating…
Packaging Technologist and Sustainable Packaging Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Design and develop packaging solutions for consumer goods, food, and e-commerce, balancing product protection,…
Paid Media Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develop, implement, and manage paid digital advertising campaigns across various platforms to drive customer…
Paid Social Media Specialist / Paid Social Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Manages paid advertising campaigns across social platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Snapchat), optimizing targeting,…
Pain Medicine Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic pain conditions using interventional procedures, pharmacological…
Painter
High School Diploma · $49,400
Applies paint, stains, and coatings to surfaces of buildings and other structures. Prepares surfaces by cleaning,…
Painting and decorating business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $290,900 - $355,500 owner take-home/SDE
Painting and decorating business owner owns a painting and decorating contractor, estimating projects, scheduling…
Painting Contractor
High School Diploma · $49,400
Oversee and execute painting projects for residential and commercial clients, including surface preparation, paint…
Panel / Community Manager (Research)
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Recruits, manages, and maintains online research panels and insight communities, ensuring panel health, engagement,…
Paralegal
Associate's Degree · $62,890
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to…
Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,890
Paralegals and legal assistants perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including conducting legal research,…
Park Ranger
Bachelor's Degree · $73,010
Enforces laws and regulations, provides educational programs, and manages natural resources to ensure the safety and…
Parks and Recreation Director
Bachelor's Degree · $79,520
Oversee the development, management, and programming of public parks and recreational facilities.
Parquet Floor Layer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,580
Install, sand, and finish solid and engineered parquet, herringbone, and bespoke hardwood floor patterns in…
Partner Manager / Channel Manager (Tech)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Manages relationships with technology partners, resellers, and channel partners to drive indirect revenue, co-selling,…
Partnership Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Develops and maintains strategic relationships with partners to achieve business objectives through identifying…
Passive Fire Protection Installer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,120
Install and inspect passive fire protection systems including fire-stopping, intumescent seals, fire-rated…
Passive House Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Advise architects, developers, and builders on designing and constructing Passive House certified buildings that…
Patent Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Pathologist Assistant
Master's Degree · $62,930
Assists pathologists in the examination and dissection of surgical specimens and in performing postmortem examinations.…
Patient Care Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,260
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) work under the supervision of nurses and other medical staff to provide direct patient…
Patient Outreach Specialist
Associate's Degree · $51,850
Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers to deliver information, support, and resources that…
Patient Recruitment Specialist (Clinical Trials)
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops and executes patient recruitment and retention strategies for clinical trials, leveraging digital marketing,…
Patient Service Representative
High School Diploma · $45,930
Patient Service Representatives are the first point of contact for patients in healthcare settings. They manage…
Payments Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $109,820
Owns payment flows and infrastructure across authorization, routing, settlement, refunds and payment-method…
PCB Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $76,870
Designs and develops layouts for printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in electronic devices, ensuring functionality,…
Pediatric Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $210,040
Diagnose, treat, and manage complex medical conditions in infants, children, and adolescents by applying advanced…
Penetration Tester
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
A penetration tester spends their days probing networks, web applications, and services to find security weaknesses…
Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Penetration testers are paid by organisations to break into their own systems legally, finding weaknesses before real…
People Analytics Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Apply data science and statistical analysis to HR data to generate insights that inform talent strategy, workforce…
People Analytics Scientist
Master's Degree · $120,230
Apply data science and machine learning to HR data to generate insights that improve talent acquisition, employee…
People Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Lead the day-to-day operations of the HR function at a high-growth startup or technology company, building and scaling…
Performance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of business operations, marketing campaigns, or product performance,…
Performance Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in software systems through profiling, load testing,…
Performance Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Design, implement, and continuously improve performance management systems that align individual and team goals with…
Performance Marketing Manager / Director
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads performance marketing across paid search, paid social, display, and affiliate channels, focusing on measurable…