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 33 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 33 of 46
Platform Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Builds internal developer platforms; creates tools and infrastructure to improve developer productivity.
Platform Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Manages product strategy for platform ecosystems, balancing needs of multiple user segments (developers, partners,…
Plumbing and heating business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $280,400 - $342,800 owner take-home/SDE
Plumbing and heating business owner owns a plumbing and heating contractor, selling service and installation work,…
Podcast Content Producer / Audio Storyteller
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Develops podcast content strategy, writes episode outlines and scripts, conducts guest research, and shapes narrative…
Podcast network founder
No Formal Education Needed · $230,600 - $281,900 owner take-home/SDE
Podcast network founder builds a portfolio of podcast shows, developing formats, recruiting hosts, selling…
Podcaster
High School Diploma · $47,340
Creates, produces, and hosts audio content in a serialized format, often distributed online. This involves…
Polar Logistics Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Manages and coordinates the transportation, storage, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and personnel in polar…
Policy Analyst (Criminal Justice)
Master's Degree · $142,080
Analyzes criminal justice policies, programs, and legislation to provide recommendations for improvement. Conducts…
Policy Analyst (Energy)
Master's Degree · $142,080
Analyzes energy policies, regulations, and market trends to advise organizations on strategic decisions, regulatory…
Policy Analyst (Transportation Electrification)
Master's Degree · $101,110
Researches, analyzes, and develops policies and regulations to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and related…
Policy Analyst (Water)
Master's Degree · $142,080
Researches, analyzes, and evaluates water management, conservation, quality, and allocation policies to develop…
Policy Director
Master's Degree · $142,080
Develops and implements strategic policy initiatives, advises leadership on legislative matters, and oversees policy…
Polysomnographic Technologist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,290
Conduct sleep studies to diagnose and treat sleep disorders, monitoring brain waves, oxygen levels, and heart rate.
Pool Service Technician
High School Diploma · $49,230
Maintain, repair, and service residential and commercial swimming pools and spas, managing water chemistry, equipment…
Pop-up Retail Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,520
Conceive, launch, and operate temporary retail experiences in non-traditional spaces, including pop-up shops, market…
Portfolio Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes financial markets, evaluates investment opportunities, and constructs diversified portfolios to meet client…
Portfolio Management Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyze financial markets, evaluate investment opportunities, and construct diversified portfolios to meet client…
Portfolio Manager (Quant)
Master's Degree · $166,570
Develop, implement, and manage quantitative investment strategies using advanced mathematical models, statistical…
Portfolio Manager (Real Estate)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Manages a portfolio of real estate assets, developing and executing investment strategies to maximize returns and meet…
Portfolio Manager Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Assists portfolio managers in managing investment portfolios, conducting research, preparing reports, and communicating…
Power Grid Modernization Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,630
Design and implement advanced grid modernization solutions including smart grid technologies, advanced metering…
Power Purchase Agreement Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyze, structure, and negotiate power purchase agreements and renewable energy offtake contracts for utilities,…
Power Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,630
Designs, develops, and maintains electrical power systems, ensuring their efficiency, reliability, and safety. This…
PPC / SEM Specialist (Paid Search Manager)
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Manages pay-per-click advertising campaigns on Google Ads, Bing Ads, and other search platforms, optimizing bids,…
PR and communications consultancy owner
No Formal Education Needed · $140,000 - $171,100 owner take-home/SDE
PR and communications consultancy owner owns a communications consultancy, advises organizations on reputation and…
Precision Agriculture Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $49,630
Apply data analytics, GPS technology, and remote sensing to optimise crop production and resource use. Analyse soil…
Preschool Teacher
Associate's Degree · $38,140
Nurture young minds by creating engaging learning environments and fostering social-emotional development in early…
Presentation Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Craft compelling visual narratives for business presentations, ensuring clarity, engagement, and brand consistency.
Pricing Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes market trends, competitor pricing, and customer behavior to develop and implement pricing strategies that…
Pricing Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $109,820
Designs and evolves pricing, packaging and monetization systems, combining willingness-to-pay research, unit economics,…
Pricing Research Analyst / Pricing Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Conducts pricing research using Van Westendorp, Gabor-Granger, conjoint, and elasticity modeling to optimize pricing…
Principal Investigator (Academic)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $77,640
Leads independent research programs at universities or research institutes, securing grants, mentoring trainees,…
Principal Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads the strategy, roadmap, and execution for complex product areas, often across multiple product lines.
Principal Software Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Top-tier individual contributor who sets technical strategy at the organizational level, solves the hardest engineering…
Principal SRE
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and efficient infrastructure and systems.
Privacy Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensure organizational compliance with data privacy laws by developing and implementing privacy policies, conducting…
Privacy Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $109,820
Owns product capabilities that operationalize privacy choices, consent, data minimization, access and deletion…
Private counselling or therapy practice owner
Master's Degree · $49,500 - $60,500 owner take-home/SDE
Private counselling or therapy practice owner owns a solo or group mental-health practice, providing therapy or…
Private Credit / Direct Lending Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Underwrites and monitors private credit investments including direct loans, mezzanine debt, and unitranche facilities…
Private Equity / Venture Capital Managing Partner
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Leads a private equity or venture capital fund, overseeing investment strategy, deal sourcing, portfolio management,…
Private Equity Analyst (Generalist)
Bachelor's Degree · $95,520
Evaluates acquisition opportunities by building operating and leveraged-buyout models, supporting diligence, preparing…
Private Equity Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $81,100
Analyzes potential investment opportunities, conducts due diligence, and supports the execution and monitoring of…
Private Equity Operating Partner
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Drive operational improvements within portfolio companies through strategic planning, cost optimization, revenue growth…
Private Equity Partner
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Identify, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities in private companies while managing funds, leading due…
Private physiotherapy practice owner
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $204,500 - $249,900 owner take-home/SDE
Private physiotherapy practice owner owns a physical therapy practice, treating patients or supervising clinicians…
Procedural Animation Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Develops procedural animation systems and algorithms. Creates automated animation solutions for complex scenes.
Process Chemist
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Optimize and troubleshoot chemical processes in manufacturing to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality…
Process Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs, develops, optimizes, and scales manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance product…
Process Engineer (Semiconductor)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for semiconductor devices. This includes designing, testing, and…
Process Improvement Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Analyzes and improves organizational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality. Identifies…