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 4 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 4 of 46
Animation Director
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Directs animation teams and oversees animation production. Develops animation style and ensures quality across animated…
Animation Producer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,360
Manages animation production schedules, budgets, and team coordination. Oversees animation pipeline and ensures quality…
Animation Supervisor
No Formal Education Needed · $102,030
Leads and oversees the animation team, ensuring the artistic and technical quality of animated sequences in film,…
Animator (2D)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates 2D animations for film, television, and digital media. Develops character movement, transitions, and visual…
Animator (3D)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates 3D animations for film, games, and digital content. Specializes in character rigging, motion capture, and…
Answer Engine Optimization Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Optimise brand content and digital assets to appear as direct answers in AI-powered answer engines including…
Anti-Money Laundering AML Analyst
Master's Degree · $81,100
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals…
API Gateway Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs and manages API gateways; handles routing, authentication, and rate limiting.
API Platform Engineer / API Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, builds, and manages API platforms, gateways, and developer portals, ensuring APIs are performant, secure,…
API Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $109,820
Owns an API as a long-lived product, defining contracts, versioning, documentation, reliability and commercial…
API Technical Writer
Master's Degree · $90,390
Creates clear and concise documentation for Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
App studio founder (mobile)
No Formal Education Needed · $76,500 - $93,500 owner take-home/SDE
App studio founder (mobile) owns a studio that designs, launches and monetizes mobile applications, balancing product…
Application Security Engineer (AppSec)
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Focuses on application-level security; performs code reviews and implements secure coding practices.
Applied AI Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Builds production applications on top of machine-learning and foundation models, combining retrieval, evaluation,…
Applied Scientist (Machine Learning)
Master's Degree · $140,300
Apply machine learning research to real-world product problems, bridging the gap between academic research and…
Appraiser
Bachelor's Degree · $67,960
Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed…
Apprentice Electrician
High School Diploma · $63,190
Assists licensed electricians in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems. This role involves hands-on…
Aquaculture Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $89,900
Manage the farming of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants in controlled environments. Oversee water quality, feeding…
Aquatics Director / Head Lifeguard
High School Diploma · $79,520
Manages aquatic facilities including pools, waterparks, and beaches, overseeing lifeguard teams, swim programs, water…
AR/VR Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops augmented and virtual reality applications; builds immersive experiences.
AR/VR Engineer (Spatial Computing Developer)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality applications for platforms like Apple Vision Pro, Meta…
Arbitrator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $75,530
Arbitrators facilitate out-of-court settlements by hearing evidence and arguments from disputing parties, then…
Arborist and Tree Surgeon
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,960
Carry out professional tree surgery, arboricultural management, and tree health assessment for residential, commercial,…
Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Designs system architecture; ensures scalability, reliability, and best practices.
Art Director (Motion/Video)
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Oversees visual design and aesthetics for motion projects. Manages art department and ensures consistent visual style…
Art Materials Retailer and Specialist
High School Diploma · $48,520
Own and operate an independent art materials shop, providing expert advice on paints, papers, canvases, and specialist…
Art Therapist
Master's Degree · $77,930
Art therapists use drawing, clay, and paint as clinical tools to help clients process trauma or regulate emotion after…
Artist Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $71,240
Assists artists with various tasks, including studio management, material preparation, research, and administrative…
Arts Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Advises cultural institutions, artists, and government bodies on strategic planning, fundraising, and project…
ASIC Design Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $161,740
Designs, develops, and verifies Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). This involves creating detailed…
Asset Manager (Real Estate)
Bachelor's Degree · $69,990
Optimizes real estate portfolios by developing and executing strategic plans to maximize value and generate returns for…
Asset Manager, Renewable Energy
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Manage the operational and financial performance of a portfolio of renewable energy assets to including solar, wind,…
Assistant Coach (with analytics focus)
Bachelor's Degree · $47,320
Leverage advanced data analysis to enhance team and individual performance by integrating statistical models, video…
Assistant Golf Professional
High School Diploma · $47,320
Assists the Head Golf Professional in managing golf operations, including teaching lessons, organizing tournaments,…
Assistant Professor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $77,640
Conducts research, teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, and provides service to the university and academic…
Assistant Program Director
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Assists in the planning, implementation, and oversight of programs, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to…
Assistant Project Manager (Construction)
Bachelor's Degree · $114,990
Assists project managers in planning, executing, and closing construction projects. This includes coordinating…
Assistive Technology Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $100,330
Assistive Technology Specialists assess individuals with disabilities, recommend appropriate assistive technologies,…
Associate Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Represents clients in legal proceedings, conducts research, drafts legal documents, and provides legal advice. Works…
Associate Creative Director
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Lead creative teams in developing innovative advertising campaigns and marketing materials, conceptualizing ideas,…
Associate Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Supports product strategy and execution by conducting market research, gathering user feedback, and assisting with…
Astrobiologist / Planetary Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $101,920
Studies the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe, investigating extreme environments on Earth…
Athletic Trainer
Master's Degree · $62,520
Athletic trainers assess injuries and design rehabilitation plans for athletes, working on sidelines and in training…
Athletic Trainer / Sports Therapist
Master's Degree · $62,520
Prevents, diagnoses, and treats muscle and bone injuries and illnesses for athletes and physically active individuals,…
Auctioneer Fine Art Estate
High School Diploma · $48,280
Conducts auctions for fine art, antiques, and estate items, facilitating sales between buyers and sellers.
Audience Engagement Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Develop and execute strategies to foster meaningful interactions between the organization and its target audience by…
Audience Growth Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops and executes strategies to expand an organization's audience reach and engagement across various digital…
Audio / DSP Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $73,130
Develops audio processing software, digital signal processing algorithms, and audio plugins for music production,…
Audio Designer / Spatial Audio Specialist
Associate's Degree · $73,130
Designs immersive audio experiences for motion and interactive media. Creates spatial audio and sound design.
Audio Editor
Certificate or Vocational Training · $73,130
Audio Editors are responsible for manipulating and refining audio recordings for various media, including music, film,…