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 36 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 36 of 46
Propulsion Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $134,960
Develop and optimize propulsion systems for aerospace vehicles, focusing on performance, efficiency, and reliability.
Proteomics Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $127,410
Studies the full complement of proteins in cells and tissues using mass spectrometry and bioinformatics, identifying…
Prototype Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Builds functional prototypes and proof-of-concept models using rapid prototyping, 3D printing, CNC machining, and…
Prototyper
Certificate or Vocational Training · $104,000
Creates interactive prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate design ideas. Uses prototyping tools and code to build…
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Master's Degree · $132,300
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions, providing medication management and psychotherapy.
Psychiatric Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,130
Psychiatric technicians work in hospitals and psychiatric facilities, providing hands-on care to patients with mental…
Public Affairs Director
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Directs and manages an organization's public relations and communications strategies, fostering positive relationships…
Public Affairs Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Manage communication and public relations for government entities, informing the public and fostering positive…
Public Health Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $64,070
Develops and implements health education programs to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent diseases within…
Public Health Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $97,550
Promote health and prevent disease in communities through education, outreach, and advocacy.
Public Interest Lawyer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Public Relations Specialist (Tech)
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Develop and execute strategic communication plans to shape and maintain a positive public image for technology…
Public Works Director
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Manage the planning, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure, including roads, water systems, and parks.
Pulmonologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $256,560
Diagnose and treat diseases of the respiratory system, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, and lung…
Purchasing Agent
Bachelor's Degree · $77,710
Manages the acquisition of goods and services for an organization, ensuring optimal quality, cost, and delivery.…
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Product
Bachelor's Degree · $77,710
Purchasing agents buy machinery, materials, and services that organisations need to operate, negotiating contracts and…
Python Backend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops backend services and APIs using Python; builds scalable systems with frameworks like Django or FastAPI.
QA Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Ensure software quality by designing and executing test plans, identifying and documenting bugs, and collaborating with…
QA Automation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Develops automated test suites; builds testing frameworks and ensures code quality through automation.
QA Engineer / SDET
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Designs and implements automated testing frameworks, writes test cases, and ensures software quality through systematic…
QA Engineer / Test Automation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Develops automated tests; ensures software quality through testing frameworks and strategies.
QA Lead / Test Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Leads QA team; manages testing strategy and mentors QA engineers on best practices.
QA Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Ensures software quality by designing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating with development…
QC Technician
Associate's Degree · $48,570
Inspect and test products at various stages of production to ensure compliance with quality standards and…
Qualitative Research Director
Master's Degree · $78,760
Leads qualitative research programs including focus groups, in-depth interviews, ethnography, and online communities,…
Quality Assurance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Ensures the quality of software, products, and systems by developing and implementing testing plans, creating test…
Quality Assurance Analyst (Customer Service)
High School Diploma · $101,860
Monitors and evaluates customer service interactions to ensure quality standards are met, identify areas for…
Quality Assurance Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Ensures software products meet quality standards by designing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and…
Quality Assurance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Ensures product quality by developing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating with development…
Quality Assurance Specialist (Medical Devices)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensures that medical devices meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle.…
Quality Assurance Tester
Associate's Degree · $104,300
Quality Assurance Testers are responsible for ensuring the quality of software products before they are released to the…
Quality Control Analyst (Biopharma)
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Conducts analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with…
Quality Control Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Quality Control Engineers develop and implement quality control systems, inspect products and processes, and analyze…
Quality Control Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Ensures the quality and integrity of products through rigorous testing, analysis, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Quality Control Specialist (Pharma)
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Conduct tests, analyze raw materials and finished products, and document results to ensure pharmaceutical products meet…
Quantitative AI Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $81,100
Develop and apply machine learning and AI techniques to quantitative finance problems including algorithmic trading,…
Quantitative Analyst (Junior)
Master's Degree · $81,100
Develop and implement complex quantitative models, analyze financial data, and assist in designing trading strategies…
Quantitative Analyst (Quant)
Master's Degree · $81,100
Quantitative Analysts, or Quants, apply advanced mathematical and statistical methods to financial markets. They…
Quantitative Developer (Quant Dev) - Finance
Master's Degree · $135,980
Builds high-performance trading systems, pricing models, and risk analytics for hedge funds, investment banks, and…
Quantitative Research Analyst (Buy-Side)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $81,100
Develops quantitative models and alpha signals for systematic investment strategies, conducting statistical research,…
Quantitative Research Manager
Master's Degree · $78,760
Designs and manages large-scale quantitative research studies including surveys, conjoint analysis, MaxDiff, and brand…
Quantitative Researcher
Master's Degree · $81,100
Develops and implements mathematical models and statistical algorithms to identify trading signals, price financial…
Quantitative Risk Model Validator
Master's Degree · $117,330
Independently validates quantitative models used for pricing, risk management, and regulatory capital, assessing model…
Quantum Computing Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,300
Quantum computing researchers design algorithms and build quantum circuits to solve problems classical computers cannot…
Quantum Engineer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $172,250
Designs, develops, and implements quantum computing systems and algorithms. This involves deep understanding of quantum…
Quantum Hardware Engineer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,220
Designs, develops, and tests the physical components and systems that enable quantum computing and other quantum…
R&D Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, and optimizes new products, processes, or systems through scientific research and experimentation.…
Radiation Oncologist Assistant
Associate's Degree · $48,430
Assist radiation oncologists and therapists in providing patient care, preparing treatment rooms, and maintaining…
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairer
High School Diploma · $63,520
Radio tower technicians mount antennas, run cable, and repair base stations for carriers and public safety agencies.…
Radiobiologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies the effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems, supporting radiation therapy optimization, radiation…