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 5 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 5 of 46
Audio Producer
Associate's Degree · $73,130
Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound…
Audio Technician (A2)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,100
Operates and maintains sound equipment for live events, recordings, broadcasts, and other productions. Responsible for…
Audiologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $95,780
Diagnose and treat hearing loss, balance disorders, and auditory processing conditions using advanced diagnostic…
Audiologist Assistant
Associate's Degree · $50,290
Assist audiologists in providing patient care, conducting diagnostic tests, maintaining equipment, and performing…
Audiovisual Technician
Associate's Degree · $58,100
Set up, operate, maintain, and repair sound and video equipment for live events, such as concerts, sports games,…
Automation Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, develops, and implements automated solutions to streamline business processes, improve efficiency, and reduce…
Automation Technician
Associate's Degree · $73,900
Installs, maintains, and repairs automated systems and equipment used in manufacturing and industrial processes.…
Automotive Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using…
Automotive Engineering Technician
Associate's Degree · $74,510
Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on…
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,620
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles, often using computerized diagnostic equipment. Perform…
Autonomous Systems Software Engineer
Master's Degree · $135,980
Develops software for autonomous vehicles, drones, and robotic systems, working on perception, planning, localization,…
Autopsy Technician
Associate's Degree · $48,430
Assists forensic pathologists and medical examiners in post-mortem examinations by preparing bodies, instruments, and…
AV / Unified Communications Technician
Associate's Degree · $58,100
Installs, configures, and maintains audiovisual and unified communications systems including video conferencing,…
AV Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,100
Sets up, operates, and maintains audio and visual equipment for events, presentations, and broadcasts.
Aviation Cargo Handler
High School Diploma · $40,240
Load, unload, and process cargo at an airport cargo terminal, handling freight consignments for air transport including…
Avionics Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $82,280
Avionics technicians install, test, and repair radar, navigation, and flight control systems on aircraft. They work…
B2B Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Manages product strategy for business-to-business solutions, focusing on enterprise customer needs, sales enablement,…
B2C Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Leads product strategy for consumer-facing applications, focusing on user acquisition, engagement, retention, and…
Babysitter
High School Diploma · $34,980
Provides attentive care and supervision for children in the absence of parents or guardians, ensuring their safety,…
Backend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs and implements server-side logic, APIs, databases, and infrastructure that power web and mobile applications at…
Backend Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs and builds server-side applications, APIs, microservices, and database systems that power technology products…
Bankruptcy Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Barbershop owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,200 - $77,200 owner take-home/SDE
Barbershop owner owns a barbershop and often cuts hair personally while managing chairs, bookings, sanitation, customer…
Battery Energy Storage Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,630
Design, model, and optimize battery energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial, and residential applications…
Battery Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,860
Design, develop, and test advanced battery systems for various applications, focusing on energy density, lifespan, and…
Beekeeper Commercial
Master's Degree · $36,670
Manages bee colonies for honey production, pollination services, and queen rearing.
Behavioral Health / Mental Health Organization CEO
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a behavioral health or mental health organization, overseeing clinical programs, substance abuse treatment,…
Behavioral Scientist (Applied)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,840
Applies behavioral economics and psychology principles to design nudges, choice architectures, and interventions that…
Behavioral Specialist
Master's Degree · $110,840
Behavioral Specialists assess, develop, and implement behavior intervention plans for individuals with developmental…
Behavioral Technician
High School Diploma · $45,130
Behavioral Technicians work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement behavior…
Benefits Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $78,210
Manages and administers employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing support to…
Benefits Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,210
Administers and manages employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing guidance to…
BI Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Analyzes complex business data to provide actionable insights, supporting strategic decision-making and improving…
Bilingual Customer Service Representative
High School Diploma · $44,770
Provides customer support and resolves issues for a diverse client base, utilizing proficiency in multiple languages.…
BIM Technician
Associate's Degree · $66,150
Develops and maintains Building Information Models (BIM) for construction projects, collaborating with architects and…
Bioacoustician / Wildlife Acoustics Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $76,780
Studies animal communication and biodiversity through acoustic monitoring, developing automated sound recognition…
Bioanalytical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and validates bioanalytical methods to quantify drugs and metabolites in biological matrices, supporting…
Bioenergy & Biomass Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design and optimize bioenergy systems including anaerobic digestion, biomass gasification, and biorefinery processes…
Biofuels Production Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $126,060
A biofuels production manager oversees a plant that converts organic feedstock into ethanol or biodiesel, tracking…
Bioinformatics Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $98,920
Analyze biological data using computational and statistical methods to interpret DNA, protein sequences, gene…
Bioinformatics ML Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Apply machine learning and AI techniques to biological data including genomics, proteomics, and clinical data to…
Bioinformatics Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $81,490
Bioinformatics technicians write scripts and maintain databases to turn raw genomic and protein data into results that…
Biologics / Monoclonal Antibody Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and characterizes biologic therapeutics including monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and…
Biology Research Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $57,510
Conducts experiments, collects and analyzes data, and maintains laboratory equipment to support scientific…
Biomass Power Plant Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $126,060
A biomass power plant manager oversees the daily generation of electricity from organic fuel sources, leading…
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Associate's Degree · $61,660
Installs, maintains, and repairs complex medical equipment, ensuring proper functionality and patient safety.…
Biomedical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Conducts scientific investigations to advance medical knowledge, develop new treatments, and improve human health…
Biomedical Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Investigates biological processes and diseases to develop new treatments and diagnostic tools, advancing medical…
Bioprocess Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $109,370
Designs, develops, and optimizes processes for the production of biological products such as pharmaceuticals, food, and…
Bioprocess Engineer / Biomanufacturing Scientist
Master's Degree · $109,370
Designs, optimizes, and scales up biological manufacturing processes for producing biopharmaceuticals such as…