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 45 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 45 of 46
Visual Development Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Visual Development Artists create the visual style and aesthetic for animated films, video games, and other media. They…
Visual Effects Artist (VFX)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Creates visual effects for film, television, and digital media. Develops complex effects including particle systems,…
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Supervises visual effects work on set and in post-production. Coordinates with cinematography and other departments.
Voice AI Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Develops real-time voice agents by combining speech recognition, language models, tool execution and speech synthesis…
Voice of Customer Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Collects, analyzes, and interprets customer feedback to identify trends and insights for product and service…
Voice Over Artist Commercial Animation
Associate's Degree · $60,420
Lends vocal talent to commercials, animated features, and other media projects.
Volumetric Capture Specialist
Associate's Degree · $102,030
Captures and processes volumetric data for 3D reconstruction. Creates volumetric content for immersive media.
VP Engineering
Master's Degree · $175,140
Leads and scales engineering organizations, setting technical vision and strategy to deliver innovative products.…
VP of Communications
Bachelor's Degree · $146,910
Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to enhance brand reputation, manage public relations, and…
VP of Content
Master's Degree · $166,790
Leads the content strategy, creation, and distribution for an organization, overseeing content teams and ensuring…
VP of Customer Success
Master's Degree · $105,770
Leads the customer success department, developing strategies to maximize customer retention, satisfaction, and loyalty.…
VP of Design
Bachelor's Degree · $114,850
Leads design organization at executive level, setting company-wide design vision and strategy. Reports to C-level,…
VP of Development
Master's Degree · $105,770
Lead and oversee all development initiatives, including fundraising strategies, product lifecycles, and software…
VP of HR
Master's Degree · $149,280
Oversees all aspects of human resources, including talent management, workforce planning, employee relations,…
VP of Marketing
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
The Vice President of Marketing is a senior executive responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing…
VP of Medical Affairs
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $123,860
Directs medical affairs activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and high…
VP of Operations
Master's Degree · $105,770
Oversees and optimizes organizational operational processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability…
VP of Partnerships / Head of Alliances
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Leads the company's partnership and alliance strategy, managing relationships with strategic technology partners, ISVs,…
VP of People
Master's Degree · $149,280
Lead the entire people function at a high-growth technology company or startup, developing and executing the people…
VP of Product
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads entire product organization, setting company-wide product vision and strategy. Reports to C-level, manages…
VP of Programs
Master's Degree · $105,770
Oversee the strategic planning, development, and execution of an organization's programs, ensuring alignment with…
VP of Talent
Master's Degree · $149,280
Lead the development and execution of the organization's talent strategy, overseeing talent acquisition, development,…
Vue.js Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops web applications using Vue.js framework; builds reactive UIs and manages component architecture.
Vulnerability Management Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Manages the enterprise vulnerability management program, conducting regular scans, prioritizing findings by risk,…
Vulnerability Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Discover, analyse, and document security vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and network systems through reverse…
Warehouse Automation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs, implements, and maintains automated warehouse systems including robotics, conveyor systems, AS/RS, and AGVs to…
Warehouse Management System (WMS) Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Configures, maintains, and optimizes warehouse management systems to improve operational efficiency, troubleshoot…
Warehouse Robotics Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,520
Install, maintain, and repair automated warehouse systems including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), conveyor systems,…
Waste Management & Recycling Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $80,730
Coordinate waste reduction, recycling, composting, and hazardous waste management programs for municipalities,…
Waste Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Develop and implement waste reduction, recycling, and waste management programmes for organisations, municipalities,…
Watchmaker (Independent)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $52,540
Design, assemble, and service mechanical watch movements from scratch or from components, producing independent watch…
Watchmaker and Watch Repair Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $67,230
Service, repair, and restore mechanical and quartz watches in a specialist watch repair workshop or luxury watch…
Water Borehole Driller and Hydrogeologist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,190
Drill water boreholes for private water supplies, groundwater monitoring, and geothermal energy systems, combining…
Water Resource Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Plans and designs water supply, stormwater management, flood control, and watershed systems, using hydrology and…
Water Resource Manager
Master's Degree · $167,220
Manage water resources to ensure sustainable supply, quality, and distribution for communities, agriculture, and…
Water Resource Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Water resource specialists model how water moves through landscapes, then use those findings to help cities, farms, and…
Waterproofing Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,910
Design and install below-ground and above-ground waterproofing systems for basements, tunnels, roofs, and…
Wealth Management Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Support financial advisors in managing client portfolios, developing financial plans, and providing investment advice.
Wealth Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Advise clients on financial planning, investments, and other financial services. Help individuals and organizations…
Web Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Web administrators monitor server performance, apply security patches, and deploy updates on behalf of developers,…
Web design and development agency owner
No Formal Education Needed · $220,600 - $269,600 owner take-home/SDE
Web design and development agency owner owns a client-services firm that designs and builds websites and digital…
Web3 Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops decentralized web applications; builds on blockchain platforms and protocols.
Web3 Full-Stack Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops full-stack Web3 applications; integrates blockchain with frontend and backend systems.
Wedding Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $61,160
Design and coordinate all aspects of wedding events, from venue selection and vendor management to day-of logistics,…
Wellness Coach
Bachelor's Degree · $69,770
Guides individuals in developing and implementing personalized plans to improve their overall health and well-being,…
Wetland Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,220
Conduct wetland delineations, functional assessments, and mitigation banking analyses to support permitting for…
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Product
Bachelor's Degree · $77,710
Wholesale and retail buyers select and order goods for stores and distributors by analysing sales data and negotiating…
Wildland Firefighter
High School Diploma · $59,280
Wildland firefighters are specialized emergency responders who combat wildfires in forests, grasslands, and other…
Wildlife Rehabilitator
High School Diploma · $35,360
Cares for injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat.
Wind Energy Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Wind energy development managers turn candidate sites into operating wind farms, coordinating permits, land leases, and…