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 15 of 38 for ai-resilient careers.
1897 careers in AI-resilient careers, page 15 of 38
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Post-Secondary Certificate · $46,180
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate…
Exhibit Fabricator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Constructs and installs custom exhibits, displays, and interactive installations for museums, trade shows, and…
Exhibition / Museum Designer
Bachelor's degree (Exhibition Design/Interior Design/Architecture) · $72,000
Designs immersive exhibition spaces, museum displays, and visitor experiences, combining spatial design, storytelling,…
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
High School Diploma · $59,110
Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials.…
Fabricator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Constructs and assembles metal products and structures by cutting, shaping, and welding materials according to…
Facilities Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Coordinates and oversees the daily operations and maintenance of facilities, ensuring a safe, efficient, and…
Facilities Manager (Commercial Real Estate)
Bachelor's in Facilities Management, Engineering, or Business; CFM or FMP certification valued · $82,000
Oversees the physical operations and maintenance of commercial buildings, managing HVAC, electrical, plumbing,…
Facility Manager
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Manages and maintains buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for occupants.…
Failure Analysis Engineer / Reverse Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering; Master's valued) · $95,000
Investigates product and component failures using metallurgical, fractographic, and analytical techniques to determine…
Fallers
Less than High School · $53,900
Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction…
Family Assistant
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $50,000
Provides comprehensive support to a family, managing household operations, schedules, personal errands, and…
Family Medicine Physicians
Doctoral Degree · $238,380
Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to…
Family Support Worker
Associate's Degree · $50,000
Provide assistance and guidance to families facing various challenges, connecting them with resources and advocating…
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $52,080
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and…
Farm Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Oversees daily operations of a farm, managing crops, livestock, and personnel to ensure productivity and profitability.…
Farm Operations Manager
High school diploma or equivalent · $87,980 per year
Oversees the daily operations of farms, ranches, or other agricultural facilities, ensuring efficient production of…
Farm Worker
High School Diploma · $35,000
Performs a variety of tasks related to crop cultivation and livestock care, ensuring efficient agricultural operations.…
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Less than High School · $35,690
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand…
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Some College · $36,150
Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and…
Fashion Tech Designer (Wearables)
Bachelor's degree (Fashion Design + Technology/Engineering) · $95,000
Designs wearable technology products and smart textiles that integrate electronics, sensors, and connectivity into…
Fast Food and Counter Workers
Less than High School · $30,480
Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table.…
Features Writer / Longform Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism, English, or Creative Writing · $55,000
Writes in-depth feature articles, profiles, and narrative journalism pieces that go beyond daily news to explore human…
Federal Agency Director / Administrator
Master's degree (JD/MPA/PhD common) · $210,000
Leads a federal government agency or bureau, overseeing policy implementation, regulatory enforcement, budget…
Fence Erectors
High School Diploma · $46,940
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
Field CTO / Office of the CTO
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering (MS/PhD valued) · $280,000
Customer-facing technical executive who represents the company's technical vision to enterprise customers, advising on…
Field Operator
High school diploma or equivalent; some college or technical training preferred · $75,000
Operate and maintain a variety of oil, gas, or mining machines and equipment on designated sites, ensuring safe and…
Field Service Engineer
Associate's Degree · $85,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs complex equipment at customer locations, ensuring optimal performance and client…
Field Service Engineer (Technical Support)
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Field Service Engineers install, maintain, and repair complex machinery and systems at client sites. They diagnose…
Field Service Technician (IT)
Associate's in IT or trade certification; CompTIA A+/Network+; vendor-specific certifications · $52,000
Provides on-site IT support at client locations or remote offices, installing, configuring, and repairing hardware,…
Field Service Technician (Oil & Gas)
Postsecondary Non-degree Award · $75,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment used in oil and gas extraction and processing. Works on-site, often in…
Field Service Technician (Pumps)
High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's Degree or vocational training preferred · $65,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs various types of pumps and pumping systems. This often involves troubleshooting…
Field Service Technician (various industries)
Associate's Degree or Vocational Training · $60,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment and systems in various industries, often working on-site at client…
Fight Choreographer / Intimacy Coordinator
Bachelor's degree preferred (Theater; SAFD/IDC certification essential) · $58,000
Designs and directs staged combat sequences and/or coordinates intimate scenes for theater, film, and television,…
Fight Coordinator
High School Diploma or equivalent, extensive specialized training in martial arts, stage combat, and stunt performance · $50,890
Fight Coordinators specialize in designing, planning, and executing fight sequences for film, TV, and stage…
Film Director
Bachelor's Degree · $92,000
Directs the artistic and dramatic aspects of a film, guiding the cast and crew in the realization of their creative…
Financial Advisor Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $55,000
Provides administrative and operational support to financial advisors, assisting with client communication, scheduling,…
Financial Operations Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Manages and executes daily financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Supports…
Fintech Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $195,000
Develops financial technology systems; handles transactions, compliance, and security.
Fire Chief
Bachelor's degree · $100,000
Leads and manages a fire department, overseeing emergency response, fire prevention, personnel, and administrative…
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Post-Secondary Certificate · $78,060
Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts…
Firefighters
High School Diploma · $59,530
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk.…
Firewall Engineer / Network Security Engineer
Bachelor's in IT or Cybersecurity; Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, Cisco CCNP Security certifications · $108,000
Manages enterprise firewall infrastructure, configuring security policies, VPN tunnels, IDS/IPS systems, and network…
First Assistant Camera (1st AC)
Bachelor's Degree or Certificate/Vocational Training · $75,000
Manages and maintains camera equipment, ensuring focus and proper exposure during filming. Collaborates closely with…
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $78,690
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
High School Diploma · $76,310
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
Bachelor's Degree · $46,900
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Bachelor's Degree · $59,330
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
High School Diploma · $92,430
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
High School Diploma · $42,010
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
High School Diploma · $61,590
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers in assigned gambling areas. May circulate among tables, observe…