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 37 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 37 of 46
Radiochemist / Nuclear Pharmacist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Synthesizes and quality-controls radioactive compounds for diagnostic imaging and targeted radiotherapy, working with…
Radiology AI Specialist
Master's Degree · $120,230
Implement, validate, and optimise AI-powered radiology tools that assist radiologists in detecting and diagnosing…
Ranking Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build and optimise machine learning ranking systems for feeds, search results, ads, and content recommendations. Design…
React Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Builds interactive user interfaces using React; manages component state, lifecycle, and performance optimization.
React Native / Cross-Platform Mobile Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Builds cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, Flutter, or similar frameworks, delivering native-quality…
Reading Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $65,120
Diagnoses and addresses reading difficulties, implementing strategies to improve literacy skills.
Real Estate Coach / Trainer
No Formal Education Needed · $69,280
Provides coaching, training, and mentorship to real estate agents and teams, teaching sales techniques, lead…
Real Estate Data Scientist
Master's Degree · $120,230
Applies data science and machine learning to real estate problems including automated valuation models, market…
Real Estate Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $114,990
Oversees the entire lifecycle of real estate development projects, from initial concept and feasibility studies to…
Real Estate Marketing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops and executes marketing strategies for real estate agencies, developers, and property portfolios, managing…
Real Estate Virtual Assistant / Admin
High School Diploma · $47,540
Provides remote administrative support to real estate agents and teams, handling lead follow-up, CRM management, social…
Real-Time / Streaming Data Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Builds real-time data processing systems using stream processing frameworks for use cases like fraud detection,…
Real-Time Rendering Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates real-time graphics and rendering solutions for interactive media. Optimizes 3D assets for real-time performance.
Real-Time Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops real-time systems; handles low-latency requirements and stream processing.
Real-World Evidence (RWE) Analyst
Master's Degree · $87,220
Analyzes real-world data from electronic health records, claims databases, and registries to generate evidence on drug…
Recommender Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build and optimize recommendation engines that personalise content, products, and experiences for millions of users.…
Records Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $114,130
Plans, develops, implements, and administers recordkeeping systems and procedures for an organization. Manages the…
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician
High School Diploma · $52,000
Recreational vehicle service technicians repair motorhomes, travel trailers, and conversion vans, diagnosing faults…
Recruiting Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $149,280
Optimize the end-to-end recruiting process by managing ATS configuration, developing recruiting metrics and dashboards,…
Red Team Operator / Offensive Security Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Conducts advanced adversary simulation exercises against enterprise environments, emulating real-world threat actors to…
Refrigeration Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Install, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration systems including supermarket display cases, cold…
Refrigeration Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Install, maintain, and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Regional Director of Operations
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Oversee regional operational activities by leading strategic planning, managing budgets, optimizing processes, ensuring…
Regional Sales Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Drive revenue growth by leading a team of sales professionals within a specific geographic region, developing…
Registered Nurse (RN)
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Registered Nurses provide direct patient care, administer medications, and educate patients and their families on…
Regulatory / Compliance Engineer (Products)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensures products meet regulatory requirements and obtain necessary certifications (UL, CE, FDA, FCC) by managing…
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard…
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or…
Regulatory Capital Analyst (Basel III/IV)
Bachelor's Degree · $117,330
Calculates and reports regulatory capital requirements under Basel III/IV frameworks, managing RWA optimization,…
Regulatory Submissions Specialist (eCTD)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Prepares, compiles, and publishes electronic regulatory submissions (eCTD format) to FDA, EMA, and global health…
Rehabilitation Counselor
Master's Degree · $46,850
Help people with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities achieve their personal, career, and…
Reiki Practitioner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $115,210
Provide energy healing sessions using the Reiki system of hands-on and distance healing, supporting clients' physical,…
Reinforcement Learning Engineer
Master's Degree · $135,980
Design and implement reinforcement learning systems for game playing, robotics, recommendation, and industrial control…
Release Engineer / Build Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Manages software release processes, build systems, artifact management, and deployment pipelines, ensuring reliable and…
Reliability Engineer (Mechanical)
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Ensures mechanical systems and equipment meet reliability and availability targets through failure mode analysis, life…
Remote Sensing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $122,570
Analyzes and interprets satellite imagery and aerial photographs to gather data about Earth's surface. Develops and…
Rendering Specialist / Render Wrangler
Associate's Degree · $99,130
Manages render farm operations and optimizes rendering pipelines. Troubleshoots rendering issues and ensures efficient…
Renewable Energy Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Advise clients on how to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources, assisting organizations in…
Renewable Energy Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design, analyze, and optimize renewable energy systems including solar, wind, geothermal, and energy storage projects…
Renewable Energy Finance Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Support the structuring, execution, and management of project finance transactions for renewable energy assets…
Renewable Energy Procurement Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $77,710
Manage corporate renewable energy procurement programs including power purchase agreements, renewable energy…
Renewals Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Manages the renewal process for existing customer contracts, ensuring high retention rates.
Research and Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, and tests innovative products and systems, applying scientific principles and engineering…
Research Data Manager / Data Steward
Master's Degree · $139,500
Manages research data throughout its lifecycle, implementing FAIR data principles, developing data management plans,…
Research Engineer
Master's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, and optimizes experimental and computational systems to advance scientific knowledge and create…
Research Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Manages the operational infrastructure of a market research function including vendor management, technology platforms,…
Research Scientist (Aerospace)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $134,960
Conducts fundamental and applied research in aerospace science and engineering. Designs, develops, and tests aerospace…
Research Scientist (Industry)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $122,570
Conducts scientific research and experiments within a corporate setting, focusing on developing new products,…
Research Scientist (Nanotechnology)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $117,790
Conducts advanced scientific research in the field of nanotechnology, designing and executing experiments, analyzing…
Resin Flooring Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $56,460
Install epoxy, polyurethane, and methyl methacrylate (MMA) resin flooring systems in industrial, commercial, and…