AI-resilient careers
One thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven careers where day-to-day work depends on judgment, presence or hands-on craft, careers where the day-to-day work depends on judgment, physical presence, hands-on craft, or human relationships in a way that current AI systems do not displace. 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 10 of 38 for ai-resilient careers.
1897 careers in AI-resilient careers, page 10 of 38
Critical Care Nurses
Bachelor's Degree · $92,120
Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.
Critical Care Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Diagnose and treat patients with life-threatening conditions in intensive care units. Manage complex medical cases,…
CRM Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Manages and optimizes customer relationship management (CRM) systems to enhance customer interactions and streamline…
Crossing Guards and Flaggers
High School Diploma · $37,700
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or…
Cryptography Engineer
Master's degree (PhD common) · $185,000
Designs and implements cryptographic protocols, encryption systems, and security primitives for applications ranging…
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $550,000
Chief Technology Officer; responsible for technology strategy and innovation across organization.
Culinary Instructor
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Instructs and guides aspiring culinary professionals in various cooking techniques, kitchen management, and food…
Cultural Center / Arts Council Director
Bachelor's degree (MFA/MA in Arts Administration common) · $95,000
Leads a community cultural center, arts council, or cultural affairs agency, overseeing arts programming, grants,…
Cultural Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $80,000
Analyzes and develops policies related to arts, culture, and heritage, advising governments and organizations on…
Cultural Resource Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $72,000
Manages and preserves cultural heritage sites and resources by identifying, evaluating, and documenting valuable…
Culture Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Develops and implements strategies to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, aligning with organizational…
Custom Furniture Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Design, construct, and repair custom-made furniture pieces using various materials and techniques, often working…
Customer Experience Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Analyzes customer feedback, behavioral data, and experience metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for…
Customs and Border Protection Officers
High School Diploma · $57,050
Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United…
Cytogenetic Technologists
Bachelor's Degree · $67,260
Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid…
Cytotechnologists
Bachelor's Degree · $67,260
Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions…
Dam / Levee Engineer
Master's degree (Geotechnical/Structural Engineering) · $108,000
Designs, analyzes, and inspects dams, levees, and embankment structures for water storage, flood control, and…
Dance Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $55,000
Instructs students in various dance forms, techniques, and performance skills, fostering artistic expression and…
Dance Teacher / Studio Owner
Bachelor's degree preferred (Dance/Fine Arts; professional performance experience) · $45,000
Teaches dance technique across styles (ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, tap) at private studios, schools, or…
Data Center Technician / Data Center Engineer
Associate's or Bachelor's in IT; CompTIA Server+, vendor hardware certifications · $62,000
Maintains physical data center infrastructure including server racking, cabling, power distribution, cooling systems,…
Data Curator
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Organize, maintain, and validate data to ensure its quality, accessibility, and usability for analysis and research.
Data Entry Specialist (GIS focus)
High School Diploma · $50,000
Accurately input and manage geospatial data, ensuring integrity and accessibility for mapping and analysis projects.
Data Management Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $90,000
Organize, store, and maintain data to ensure its accuracy, accessibility, and security. Develop and implement data…
Data Migration Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Plan, execute, and validate the transfer of data between systems, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
Data Pipeline Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $175,000
Designs data pipelines; builds ETL systems and data workflows.
Data Platform Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS valued) · $170,000
Architects and builds enterprise data platforms including data lakes, lakehouses, streaming pipelines, and data mesh…
Data Quality Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of organizational data by identifying inconsistencies, developing…
Data Reliability Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $155,000
Ensures the reliability, quality, and freshness of data pipelines and data products, applying SRE principles to data…
Database Architect
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $195,000
Designs database schemas and systems; optimizes for performance and scalability.
Database Internals Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS/PhD common) · $200,000
Develops core database engine components including query optimizers, storage engines, transaction managers, and…
Dean
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,000
Lead academic programs, oversee faculty and staff, and ensure the quality of curriculum and instruction within a…
Decentralized Application (DApp) Developer
Bachelor's degree · $135,000
Develops, designs, and implements decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts on blockchain platforms. This…
Deckhand
High School Diploma · $42,000
Assists in the safe and efficient operation of vessels by performing essential duties such as maintaining the ship's…
Dental Assistants
Post-Secondary Certificate · $47,300
Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and…
Dental Hygienists
Associate's Degree · $94,260
Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records.…
Dental Sales Representative
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Dental Sales Representatives promote and sell dental products, equipment, and services to dentists, dental hygienists,…
Dental Treatment Coordinator
High School Diploma · $48,000
Coordinate patient treatment plans by explaining procedures, scheduling appointments, and managing financial…
Dentists, General
Doctoral Degree · $172,790
Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve,…
Department Chair
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Oversees the academic and administrative functions of a specific department within a college or university. This role…
Department Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $55,000
Organizes and oversees administrative operations, supports departmental staff, and manages schedules and communications…
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Doctorate degree · $160,000
Oversee specific policy areas, manage programs, and lead teams within a government department or agency, providing…
Deputy Commissioner
Master's Degree · $145,000
Oversee agency operations, policy implementation, and strategic planning while managing large teams, representing the…
DER Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyze, optimize, and integrate Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) such as solar, wind, battery storage, and electric…
Dermatologists
Doctoral Degree · $132,170
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery…
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Less than High School · $62,740
Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.
Derrickhand
High School Diploma or GED · $65,000
Derrickhands work on oil and gas drilling rigs, operating and maintaining the drilling machinery, particularly the…
Design Director
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $240,000
Leads design vision and strategy across multiple product lines or company-wide initiatives. Manages design teams and…
Design Manager
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $160,000
Manages design team, hiring, and professional development. Oversees design projects, establishes design processes, and…
Design Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $138,000
Coordinate all aspects of design projects from initiation to completion by managing teams, collaborating with…
Design Researcher / Design Strategist
Master's degree (Design Research/HCI/Anthropology; MBA valued) · $120,000
Conducts strategic design research combining ethnography, market analysis, and design thinking to inform product…