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 43 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 43 of 46
Taxi Driver
High School Diploma · $42,100
Taxi drivers transport passengers across a city, collecting fares trip by trip from individual riders, families, and…
Tech Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Leads technical direction of a team; mentors engineers and makes architectural decisions.
Technical Account Manager (TAM)
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Serves as the primary technical point of contact for enterprise customers post-sale, ensuring successful product…
Technical Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $55,490
Integrates artistic content into game engines, bridging the gap between creative and programming teams. Develops tools…
Technical Artist (XR)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Bridge the gap between art and technology in XR development by optimizing assets, developing tools, and implementing…
Technical Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Technical Consultants advise clients on how to best use technology to meet their business objectives. They analyze…
Technical Content Writer (B2B / SaaS)
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Translates complex technical concepts into clear, engaging content for B2B and SaaS audiences, producing developer…
Technical Director (VFX)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Bridges art and technology in VFX production. Develops tools, pipelines, and technical solutions for complex VFX…
Technical Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Leads software development teams, architects technical solutions, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, scalable…
Technical Program Manager (Hardware)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Manages complex hardware product development programs spanning multiple engineering disciplines, coordinating…
Technical Program Manager (Space)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Manages complex technical programs within the space industry, overseeing project lifecycles from conception to…
Technical Program Manager (TPM)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Coordinates complex, cross-functional technical programs spanning multiple engineering teams, managing dependencies,…
Technical Trainer
Bachelor's Degree · $69,280
Technical Trainers educate individuals and groups on the use of technology products, software, or systems. They develop…
Technical Writer / Documentation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Creates and maintains technical documentation for software products including API references, developer guides,…
Technology Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Technology Consultants advise organizations on how to best use information technology to achieve their business…
Technology Consultant (Management Consulting)
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Advises enterprise clients on technology strategy, digital transformation, system selection, and IT organizational…
Terrazzo Layer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $76,170
Install traditional and modern terrazzo flooring and wall surfaces by mixing marble chips, glass, or mother-of-pearl…
Territory Sales Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Manages sales activities within a specific geographic territory to achieve sales targets.
Test Prep Tutor SAT ACT GRE
High School Diploma · $43,350
Prepares students for standardized tests by providing targeted instruction and practice strategies.
Text-to-Speech Engineer
Master's Degree · $140,300
Build neural text-to-speech systems that generate natural, expressive, and human-like speech from text. Design voice…
Texture Artist
No Formal Education Needed · $102,030
Create surface details and visual properties for 3D models, characters, and environments in video games, films, and…
Theatre Production Manager
Associate's Degree · $90,360
Oversees the logistical and technical aspects of theatrical productions, ensuring smooth execution.
Theatrical Makeup Artist / SFX Makeup
Certificate or Vocational Training · $97,150
Designs and applies makeup for theatrical, film, and television productions, ranging from beauty and period looks to…
Thermal / Heat Transfer Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Analyzes and designs thermal management systems for electronics, aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications,…
Thermal Bridge and Airtightness Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,910
Assess and remediate thermal bridges and airtightness defects in new and existing buildings to improve energy…
Thermal Energy Storage Engineer
Master's Degree · $104,110
Design and optimize thermal energy storage systems including molten salt, chilled water, ice storage, and phase change…
Third-party Logistics (3PL) Account Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Manage the commercial and operational relationship between a third-party logistics provider and its clients, ensuring…
Threat Hunter
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Proactively search for hidden threats, adversary activity, and indicators of compromise within an organisation's…
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Collects, analyzes, and disseminates cyber threat intelligence from open-source, commercial, and classified feeds,…
Tile and Stone Setter
High School Diploma · $55,690
Tile and stone setters prepare surfaces, spread mortar, and fit ceramic, stone, or glass tile onto floors, walls, and…
Tools Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains software tools that enhance developer productivity, automate workflows, and improve the overall…
Tools Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains software tools used in game development, ensuring efficient workflows for artists, designers,…
Total Rewards Director
Bachelor's Degree · $149,230
Develops and executes comprehensive compensation and benefits strategies to attract, motivate, and retain top talent,…
Tour Guides and Escort
Associate's Degree · $38,120
A tour guide walks visitors through museums, historical sites, factories, and parks, delivering information and…
Tour Manager (Music / Performing Arts)
No Formal Education Needed · $82,890
Manages all logistics of touring productions and music tours, coordinating travel, accommodations, venues, budgets,…
Tour Operator
High School Diploma · $38,120
Tour operators organize and prepare holiday tours, managing logistics and ensuring a seamless travel experience for…
Toxicologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Evaluates the safety of pharmaceutical compounds, chemicals, and consumer products by studying their adverse effects on…
Tracking Artist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $102,030
Analyzes footage to extract 3D camera and object motion data. Creates accurate tracking data for VFX integration and…
Trade Compliance / Surveillance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Monitors trading activity for potential market abuse, insider trading, and regulatory violations, managing surveillance…
Trade Compliance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Manages trade compliance activities including export controls, sanctions screening, denied party checks, and trade…
Trademark Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Traditional Sign Writer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Create hand-painted signs, lettering, and decorative artwork for shops, pubs, vehicles, and commercial premises using…
Traffic Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs and optimizes traffic flow, signal systems, intersection geometry, and transportation safety improvements for…
Training & Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $133,000
Lead the design, development, and delivery of organizational learning and development programs that build employee…
Training and Development Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $69,280
Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational…
Transportation Electrification Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $89,320
Develop comprehensive transportation electrification strategies for municipalities, transit agencies, and fleet…
Travel Guide
High School Diploma · $38,120
Travel guides lead groups through destinations, narrating history, confirming bookings, and fixing problems when…
Travel Nurse
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Work short-term contracts in various healthcare facilities across different locations to fill staffing needs.
Treasury / Liquidity Manager (Bank)
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Manages the bank's liquidity position and funding strategy, forecasting cash flows, maintaining regulatory liquidity…
Treasury Risk Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Manages treasury risks including interest rate, currency, credit, and liquidity risks.