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 16 of 38 for ai-resilient careers.
1897 careers in AI-resilient careers, page 16 of 38
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
High School Diploma · $47,520
Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other…
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Bachelor's Degree · $56,170
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may…
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
High School Diploma · $78,300
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on…
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Associate's Degree · $47,080
Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
High School Diploma · $105,980
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Associate's Degree · $58,610
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.
Fish and Game Wardens
Bachelor's Degree · $68,180
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by…
Fisherman
High School Diploma · $40,000
Operate fishing vessels and gear to catch fish and other aquatic animals for commercial or subsistence purposes.
Fishing and Hunting Workers
Less than High School · $42,580
Hunt, trap, catch, or gather wild animals or aquatic animals and plants. May use nets, traps, or other equipment. May…
Fitness Instructor
High School Diploma · $45,000
Guides individuals and groups through exercise routines, promoting physical health and well-being. Develops…
Fitness Trainer
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $45,000
Fitness trainers and instructors lead and instruct individuals and groups in exercise activities. They demonstrate…
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
High School Diploma · $54,340
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
Floor Sanders and Finishers
Less than High School · $49,150
Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of…
Flooring Sales Representative
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $60,000
Consults with clients to understand their flooring needs, presents product options, provides quotes, and closes sales.…
Floorman
High School Diploma or GED · $55,000
Operate slips, elevators, and tongs to facilitate tubular handling, assist with tripping and connections, and support…
Fluid Power / Hydraulics Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $95,000
Designs and analyzes hydraulic and pneumatic systems for mobile equipment, industrial machinery, and aerospace…
Food / Travel Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism, English, or Culinary Arts; portfolio essential · $50,000
Writes about food, restaurants, travel destinations, and culinary culture for publications and digital platforms,…
Food and Beverage Director
Bachelor's degree · $95,000
Plans, directs, and oversees all food and beverage operations, including menu development, staff management, and…
Food Preparation Workers
High School Diploma · $34,220
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing…
Food Quality Control Technician
Associate's Degree · $52,000
Food Quality Control Technicians ensure food products meet safety and quality standards. They inspect ingredients,…
Food Safety Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Ensures food products meet safety standards and regulations through inspections, audits, and implementation of quality…
Food Science Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $49,430
Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine…
Food Scientists and Technologists
Bachelor's Degree · $85,310
Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and…
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
High School Diploma · $34,460
Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care…
Food Service Worker
High School Diploma or GED · $30,000
Prepares and serves food, cleans facilities, and assists customers in various food service settings such as cafeterias,…
Footwear Designer
Bachelor's degree (Footwear Design/Industrial Design/Fashion) · $78,000
Designs shoes and footwear products for athletic, fashion, and functional markets, creating concepts, technical…
Foreign Correspondent / War Correspondent
Bachelor's in Journalism or International Relations; language fluency essential · $72,000
Reports from overseas locations on international affairs, conflicts, humanitarian crises, and geopolitical events for…
Foreman
High School Diploma or GED · $65,000
Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in construction, manufacturing, maintenance, or other…
Forensic Pathologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Perform autopsies and examine human remains to determine the cause, manner, and circumstances of death for medicolegal…
Forensic Pathologist Assistant
Master's Degree · $80,000
Assist forensic pathologists in performing autopsies by preparing the examination suite, recovering and documenting…
Forensic Science Technicians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $67,440
Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons…
Forest and Conservation Technicians
High School Diploma · $54,310
Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May…
Forest and Conservation Workers
High School Diploma · $43,680
Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested…
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
High School Diploma · $52,380
Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures.…
Foresters
Bachelor's Degree · $70,660
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type,…
Forestry Technician
Associate's Degree · $55,000
Assists foresters in managing and conserving forest resources, performing tasks such as timber cruising, fire…
Forklift Operator
High School Diploma · $41,000
Operates industrial trucks or forklifts to load and unload materials and move them to and from storage areas, shipping…
Foundation President / CEO
Master's degree (MPA/MBA/PhD common) · $220,000
Leads a philanthropic foundation, overseeing grantmaking strategy, endowment management, program evaluation, and…
Foundry Laborer
High School Diploma · $40,000
Forms wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries, performing tasks that involve…
Foundry Technician
High School Diploma or GED; some vocational training or associate's degree preferred · $52,000
Operates and maintains foundry equipment to cast metal products. This includes preparing molds, melting and pouring…
FPGA Engineer / Hardware-Software Engineer
Bachelor's degree (EE/CE; MS common) · $160,000
Designs and programs FPGAs using HDL languages for applications in networking, AI acceleration, signal processing, and…
Franchise System CEO / President
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $300,000
Leads a franchise system, overseeing brand standards, franchisee relations, new unit development, supply chain, and…
Freight Clerk
High School Diploma · $40,000
Organize and maintain records of goods shipped and received, prepare bills of lading, and track inventory. Communicate…
Frontend Performance Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Optimizes frontend performance; analyzes metrics, reduces bundle sizes, and improves page load times.
Fuel Cell Engineer
Master's Degree · $128,000
Design, develop, and optimize proton exchange membrane and solid oxide fuel cell systems for stationary power,…
Full-Stack Startup Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $115,000
Wears multiple hats in startup environment; rapidly builds and ships features across entire stack with minimal guidance.
Funding Manager
Bachelor's in Finance / Business (MBA preferred) · $135,000
Manages corporate funding strategy; sources capital and optimizes debt structure and maturity profile.
Funeral Attendants
High School Diploma · $34,610
Perform a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging…
Furniture Designer
Bachelor's degree (Industrial Design/Furniture Design) · $68,000
Designs furniture pieces and systems for residential, commercial, and public spaces, combining aesthetics, ergonomics,…
Gaffer
Postsecondary non-degree award (e.g., electrical certification) or significant on-the-job training · $60,059
Oversee all lighting aspects of film or television productions by collaborating with the Director of Photography,…