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 32 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 32 of 46
Performance Marketing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops and executes digital marketing campaigns across various channels to drive customer acquisition and engagement,…
Performance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Analyzes and optimizes various aspects of business operations, marketing campaigns, or technical systems to improve…
Performance Testing Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Specializes in performance and load testing; identifies bottlenecks and optimizes system performance.
Perfusionist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,310
Operate heart-lung machines and other life support equipment during cardiac surgery and other medical procedures.
Periodontist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $224,990
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents diseases of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Performs surgical…
Permanent Makeup Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Apply semi-permanent cosmetic pigments to enhance facial features including eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips using…
Personal Care Aide
High School Diploma · $35,800
Personal care aides help people with disabilities or illness bathe, dress, eat, and move safely, following care plans…
Personal Care Assistant
High School Diploma · $35,800
Assists individuals with daily living activities, providing companionship and support in their homes or care…
Personal Chef
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,940
Prepare customized meals for private clients in their homes, managing menu planning, grocery shopping, meal…
Personal Financial Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Personal financial advisors build money strategies for clients by assessing income, debts, insurance, and investments.…
Personal Financial Advisor Solo Practice
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals…
Personal Injury Attorney
Bachelor's Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Personal Stylist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Advises clients on fashion, wardrobe, and image to enhance their personal appearance.
Personal Trainer
High School Diploma · $47,160
Designs and delivers individualized fitness programs, coaching clients on exercise technique, nutrition, and lifestyle…
Personal training studio owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $89,500 - $109,300 owner take-home/SDE
Personal training studio owner owns a small training studio, coaching clients or overseeing trainers while managing…
Pet grooming business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $71,600 - $87,500 owner take-home/SDE
Pet grooming business owner owns a storefront or mobile grooming business, delivering or supervising animal grooming…
Pet Shop Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,410
Provide expert advice on pet care, nutrition, and health products in a specialist pet shop or aquatics centre. Develop…
Pet Sitter
High School Diploma · $35,360
Provides care for pets in their owners' homes or in a dedicated facility, including feeding, walking, playing, and…
Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager
Master's Degree · $148,270
Identifies and evaluates strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, and M&A targets for pharmaceutical companies,…
Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Develops drug delivery systems and dosage forms (tablets, injectables, topicals) by optimizing formulations for…
Pharmaceutical Logistics Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Coordinate the logistics of pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP)…
Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs and validates primary and secondary packaging systems for pharmaceutical products, ensuring drug stability,…
Pharmaceutical Pricing & Market Access Analyst
Master's Degree · $102,740
Develops pricing strategies and market access plans for pharmaceutical products, analyzing payer landscapes,…
Pharmaceutical Process Development Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Develops and optimizes chemical and biological manufacturing processes for drug substances, scaling from bench to pilot…
Pharmaceutical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and tests new drugs and therapies, ensuring their safety and efficacy through rigorous research and…
Pharmacoeconomist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $124,720
Conducts economic evaluations of pharmaceutical interventions including cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and budget…
Pharmacogenomics Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Applies pharmacogenomic knowledge to personalize drug therapy, interpreting genetic test results to optimize medication…
Pharmacokineticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Analyzes the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs to optimize dosing strategies and improve…
Pharmacometrician / PK-PD Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Applies mathematical and statistical modeling to characterize drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, supporting…
Pharmacovigilance Manager
Master's Degree · $123,860
Oversee the pharmacovigilance system, ensuring the safety profile of pharmaceutical products, managing adverse event…
Philanthropic Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Philanthropic Advisors guide individuals, families, and organizations in their charitable giving strategies. They help…
Photography studio owner
No Formal Education Needed · $162,000 - $198,000 owner take-home/SDE
Photography studio owner owns a photography business or studio, delivering commissioned work while managing bookings,…
Photonics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Photonics engineers design light-based systems for applications like fibre-optic networks, medical lasers, and…
Photonics Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,350
Photonics technicians assemble and test laser systems, fiber optic cables, and optical sensors for employers in…
Photovoltaic Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design, specify, and optimize photovoltaic solar energy systems for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale…
Physical Therapist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $102,760
Physical therapists treat people recovering from injury, surgery, or stroke by manipulating joints, teaching exercises,…
Physical Therapist Assistant
Associate's Degree · $68,380
Physical therapist assistants carry out treatment plans designed by licensed therapists, guiding exercises and tracking…
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Associate's Degree · $68,380
Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists to help patients…
Physical Therapy Aide
High School Diploma · $35,240
Assists physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in providing patient care. Prepares treatment areas,…
Physical Therapy Assistant
Associate's Degree · $68,380
Assists physical therapists in providing patient care, implementing treatment plans, and documenting progress. Guides…
Physician Assistant
Master's Degree · $135,880
Physician assistants assess patients, order tests, interpret lab results, and prescribe medication under physician…
Physician Assistant (Dermatology)
Master's Degree · $135,880
Physician Assistants specializing in dermatology diagnose and treat skin conditions, perform minor surgical procedures,…
Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)
Master's Degree · $135,880
Physician Assistants specializing in orthopedics work alongside orthopedic surgeons, providing diagnostic, therapeutic,…
Physician Assistant (PA)
Master's Degree · $135,880
Examine patients, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as part of a healthcare team.…
Pilates Instructor
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,160
Teach Pilates method exercises to individuals and groups, using mat and apparatus-based instruction to develop core…
Piling Operative
Certificate or Vocational Training · $59,850
Operate specialist piling rigs to install driven, bored, and CFA (continuous flight auger) piles for building…
Pipeline Technical Director
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, develops, and maintains tools and workflows for film, animation, and game production, bridging the gap between…
Piping Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs piping systems for oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and process industries, including pipe…
Plant Nursery Owner and Specialist Grower
Certificate or Vocational Training · $89,900
Own and operate a specialist plant nursery, growing and selling rare, unusual, and specialist plants to enthusiast…
Plaster Moulder and Ornamental Plasterer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,660
Design and produce ornamental plasterwork including cornices, ceiling roses, columns, and decorative panels for…