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 9 of 46 for high-demand careers.
2270 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 9 of 46
Clinical Mass Spectrometry Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,930
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mass spectrometry equipment in a clinical laboratory, while developing, validating,…
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Master's Degree · $97,550
Clinical nurse specialists oversee patient care in settings like oncology or critical care, supervising nursing staff…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Master's Degree · $97,550
Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, clinic, or…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Critical Care)
Master's Degree · $97,550
Provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Critical Care, leading…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Maternal-Child Health)
Master's Degree · $97,550
Provide advanced nursing care, consultation, education, research, and leadership to women, children, and families…
Clinical Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Manages day-to-day operations of clinical trials including vendor management, site activation, enrollment tracking, and…
Clinical Outcomes Assessor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Develops and validates clinical outcome assessments (COAs) including patient-reported outcomes, clinician-reported…
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,910
Optimize medication therapy and deliver advanced pharmaceutical care in specialized areas such as critical care,…
Clinical Pharmacologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies how drugs interact with the human body in clinical settings, designing early-phase clinical trials,…
Clinical Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Oversees clinical trials from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulations, and timelines.…
Clinical Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,580
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats individuals with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, providing professional…
Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensure compliance of clinical trials and research studies with regulatory guidelines, ethical standards, and internal…
Clinical Quality Auditor (GCP)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Conducts audits of clinical trial sites, CROs, and internal processes to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice,…
Clinical Research Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $61,990
Assists in the conduct of clinical trials, including data collection, patient recruitment, and regulatory…
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) / Monitor
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Conducts on-site and remote monitoring of clinical trial sites to ensure protocol adherence, data integrity, and…
Clinical Research Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research…
Clinical Research Coordinator (Ophthalmology)
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Coordinate and oversee ophthalmology clinical trials by managing patient recruitment, data collection, regulatory…
Clinical Research Scientist
Master's Degree · $103,410
Designs, executes, and manages clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new medical treatments. Analyzes…
Clinical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Clinical Researchers design and conduct studies to investigate new treatments, diagnostic tools, and medical devices.…
Clinical Specialist
Master's Degree · $50,290
Provide expert knowledge and support for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or clinical procedures to healthcare…
Clinical Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $123,860
Oversees clinical staff, ensuring quality patient care, adherence to protocols, and professional development within a…
Clinical Systems Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Analyze, design, implement, and support clinical information systems to enhance patient care and streamline healthcare…
Clinical Training Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $69,280
Coordinates and manages training programs for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective skill…
Clinical Trial Assistant
Associate's Degree · $45,930
Coordinate documentation, regulatory submissions, and meetings to support clinical research teams in conducting…
Clinical Trial Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Clinical Trial Associates (CTAs) provide administrative and operational support to clinical research teams, ensuring…
Clinical Trial Manager / Director
Master's Degree · $167,220
Oversees the planning, execution, and management of clinical trials across multiple sites, ensuring timelines, budgets,…
Clinical Trial Statistician
Master's Degree · $105,650
Designs statistical analysis plans for clinical trials, performs interim and final analyses, and interprets results to…
Clock and Watch Repairer (Horologist)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $67,230
Service, repair, and restore mechanical clocks, watches, and chronometers using precision hand tools, watchmaker's…
Cloud Architect (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Bachelor's Degree · $134,050
Designs and implements cloud infrastructure solutions; optimizes costs and ensures scalability and security.
Cloud Cost Optimization Analyst (FinOps)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Manages cloud financial operations, analyzing cloud spending patterns, identifying waste, implementing cost…
Cloud Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Designs, builds, and manages cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability, security,…
Cloud ERP Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Implement, customize, and optimize cloud-based ERP systems by analyzing business requirements, configuring modules,…
Cloud Financial Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $91,640
Optimizes cloud spending and financial operations for organizations, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance within…
Cloud Integration Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Designs, implements, and manages cloud-based integration solutions, connecting disparate systems and applications to…
Cloud Migration Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $134,050
Plans and executes the migration of on-premises workloads to cloud platforms, performing discovery assessments,…
Cloud Native Engineer / Kubernetes Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Specializes in cloud-native application development and Kubernetes orchestration, building containerized microservices,…
Cloud Security Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Designs secure cloud infrastructure; implements security best practices and compliance frameworks.
Cloud Solutions Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $134,050
A cloud solutions architect plans and builds the systems that organisations rely on to run software in the cloud, from…
CNC Programmer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $68,120
Develops programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.…
Coastal / Marine Engineer (Civil)
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs coastal protection structures, port facilities, breakwaters, seawalls, and shoreline restoration projects,…
Cognitive Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,840
Investigates mental processes such as attention, language use, memory, perception, problem-solving, and thinking to…
Cold Chain Logistics Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Manages temperature-controlled supply chain operations for pharmaceuticals, food, and perishable goods, ensuring…
Cold Chain Logistics Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $82,320
Manage the temperature-controlled logistics of perishable goods including food, pharmaceuticals, and biologics,…
Colorist / Color Grader
Associate's Degree · $75,420
Grades and colors raw footage for film and television. Uses color correction software to achieve desired visual tone…
Combat Sports Trainer / Boxing Coach
No Formal Education Needed · $47,320
Trains fighters in boxing, MMA, kickboxing, or other combat sports, developing technique, conditioning, fight strategy,…
Commercial Banking Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Commercial Banking Analysts provide financial advice and solutions to clients, assisting with credit products, cash…
Commercial Banking Credit Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $83,510
Evaluate the creditworthiness of businesses and individuals by analyzing financial statements, market conditions, and…
Commercial Diver
Certificate or Vocational Training · $72,990
Commercial divers work underwater for marine construction firms, offshore energy companies, and salvage operators,…
Commissioning Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,350
Commissioning technicians are responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and operational handover of…
Community Content Manager / Forum & Community Storyteller
Bachelor's Degree · $74,750
Creates and curates content for brand communities, forums, and member platforms, fostering engagement through…