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 6 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 6 of 46
Biostatistician
Master's Degree · $105,650
Biostatisticians design and defend the statistical methods behind clinical trials and genetic research, working closely…
Biostatistician Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,650
Assists biostatisticians in designing studies, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting results for medical,…
Biotech Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises biotechnology companies on strategic initiatives, research and development pipelines, market access, and…
Biotech Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $109,370
Applies engineering principles to biological systems to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and…
Biotechnologist
Bachelor's Degree · $98,920
Develops and applies biological systems and organisms to create new products and technologies, advancing fields like…
Biotechnology R&D Manager
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Directs and oversees research and development activities in biotechnology, leading scientific teams to innovate and…
Blockchain / NFT Media Creator
Associate's Degree · $102,030
Creates digital media assets for blockchain and NFT platforms. Develops tokenized video and animation content.
Blockchain Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Blockchain developers write smart contracts in Solidity that handle value transfers and enforce agreements without a…
Blockchain Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops blockchain and cryptocurrency systems; implements smart contracts and distributed ledgers.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Master's Degree · $110,840
Apply the science of applied behaviour analysis to assess and treat behavioural challenges in individuals with autism,…
Board Member, Renewable Energy Company
Bachelor's Degree · $213,990
Provide strategic oversight, governance, and fiduciary accountability as a non-executive or executive board member of a…
Bootstrapped developer tools founder
No Formal Education Needed · $81,000 - $99,000 owner take-home/SDE
Bootstrapped developer tools founder builds and sells developer-facing software without relying on institutional…
Botanist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,850
Study plant biology, ecology, and evolution to advance scientific understanding of plant life and its role in…
Boutique hotel or B&B owner
High School Diploma · $150,800 - $184,400 owner take-home/SDE
Boutique hotel or B&B owner owns a small lodging property, handling guest experience, pricing, distribution channels,…
Brand Ambassador
High School Diploma · $39,320
Engages with target audiences to promote products or services, fostering positive brand perception and driving sales…
Brand Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $62,960
Creates and manages brand identity systems for companies. Designs logos, brand guidelines, typography systems, and…
Brand Director
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops and executes comprehensive brand strategies to enhance brand visibility, reputation, and market share.…
Brand Storyteller / Narrative Designer (Marketing)
Bachelor's Degree · $76,910
Develops and maintains the overarching brand narrative, crafting origin stories, customer journey narratives, and…
Brand Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops and executes comprehensive brand strategies to enhance market presence and drive customer engagement. Conducts…
Brand Strategist / Digital Brand Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Develops and manages brand strategy across digital channels, ensuring brand consistency, positioning, messaging, and…
Brand Tracking Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Designs and manages continuous brand health tracking programs measuring awareness, consideration, preference, and…
Bridge Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs, analyzes, and inspects bridges and other transportation structures, performing load rating, seismic analysis,…
Broadcast Design Director
Certificate or Vocational Training · $102,030
Designs graphics and visual systems for broadcast television and streaming. Creates on-air graphics and motion design.
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Brownfield redevelopment specialists manage the cleanup and reuse of contaminated former industrial sites, coordinating…
Building Energy Auditor
Associate's Degree · $74,690
Conduct comprehensive energy audits of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings to identify energy…
Building Inspector (Private Sector)
Bachelor's Degree · $74,690
Carry out building control inspections on behalf of approved inspectors or local authorities to ensure compliance with…
Building Performance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Evaluates and optimizes the energy efficiency, sustainability, and overall operational performance of buildings. This…
Building Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,690
A Building Scientist applies scientific principles to the design, construction, and operation of buildings, focusing on…
Business Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Bridges business needs and technology solutions by analyzing processes, gathering requirements, and translating…
Business Continuity Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Develops, implements, and manages strategies to mitigate risks and ensure an organization's ability to continue…
Business Development Manager (Renewables)
Bachelor's Degree · $148,270
Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities in the renewable energy sector, including project development…
Business Development Representative (BDR)
Bachelor's Degree · $69,990
Identifies and qualifies new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, market research, and strategic…
Business Intelligence Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Designs and builds BI solutions including data models, dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics platforms that…
Business Intelligence Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $175,140
Leads the development and execution of business intelligence strategies, leveraging data to drive informed…
Business Systems Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Analyzes an organization's business processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and developing solutions.…
Buy-Side Equity Research Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Conducts equity research for hedge funds, asset managers, or pension funds to support internal portfolio management and…
Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Product
Bachelor's Degree · $77,710
Farm product buyers source crops, livestock, and timber for processors, wholesalers, and export brokers, spending most…
Caching Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in caching strategies; implements Redis, Memcached, and other caching solutions.
CAD/CAM Engineer
Associate's Degree · $104,110
Develops and manages computer-aided design and manufacturing workflows, creating 3D models, generating CNC toolpaths,…
Cafe Manager
High School Diploma · $69,390
Oversee daily operations of a cafe, including staff management, customer service, inventory control, and financial…
Calibration Technician
Associate's Degree · $67,820
Calibration technologists and technicians inspect, adjust, and test measurement devices against standards, such as…
Campaign Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $133,660
Develops, executes, and optimizes marketing campaigns across various channels to achieve business objectives,…
Cannabis Lawyer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Car dealership owner (independent used)
High School Diploma · $344,700 - $421,300 owner take-home/SDE
Car dealership owner (independent used) owns an independent used-car dealership, acquiring inventory, pricing vehicles,…
Carbon Accountant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,680
Measure, report, and verify greenhouse gas emissions for organisations, projects, and supply chains. Develop emissions…
Carbon Accounting Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $83,680
Develop, manage, and report organizational greenhouse gas inventories in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate…
Carbon Market Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes carbon markets, policies, and projects to identify investment opportunities and manage emissions trading…
Carbon Market Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Execute trades in voluntary and compliance carbon markets including EU ETS, California Cap-and-Trade, RGGI, and…
Carbon Sequestration Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $82,220
Research and quantify the carbon sequestration potential of natural and engineered systems including forests, soils,…
Career Coach
Bachelor's Degree · $64,330
Provide individual and group career coaching to employees to support career exploration, development planning, job…