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 22 of 38 for ai-resilient careers.
1897 careers in AI-resilient careers, page 22 of 38
Lab Assistant
High school diploma with science and math coursework, some post-secondary education or training, or an Associate's degree. · $60,268 per year
Lab Assistants perform a variety of essential tasks within clinical and research laboratories. Their responsibilities…
Labor Relations Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $108,000
Manage the relationship between the organization and its unionized workforce by administering collective bargaining…
Labor Union President / Executive Director
Bachelor's degree (JD/Labor Relations degree valued) · $130,000
Leads a labor union, representing workers in collective bargaining, grievance proceedings, political advocacy, and…
Laboratory Animal Veterinarian (IACUC)
DVM + ACLAM Board Certification · $135,000
Oversees the health and welfare of research animals, ensuring compliance with IACUC protocols, providing veterinary…
Laboratory Assistant
High School Diploma · $57,000
Assists scientists and researchers by preparing test samples, conducting routine tests, maintaining meticulous lab…
Laboratory Director / Chief Scientific Officer
Ph.D. in relevant science; MBA helpful · $175,000
Provides strategic scientific leadership for a research organization or laboratory, setting research direction,…
Laboratory Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Oversees daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing staff, and maintaining…
Laboratory Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Oversees the daily operations of a laboratory, including managing staff, ensuring quality control, maintaining…
LAMP Stack Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $105,000
Develops web applications using Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP; maintains legacy and modern PHP applications.
Land Acquisition Manager
Bachelor's in Real Estate, Urban Planning, or Business; real estate license helpful · $95,000
Identifies, evaluates, and secures land parcels for development, conducting site analysis, negotiating purchase…
Land Restoration Ecologist
Master's Degree · $88,000
Plan and implement large-scale land restoration projects that rehabilitate mined lands, brownfields, and degraded…
Landscape Architect - Sustainable Design
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Design sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure for urban, suburban, and natural settings that enhance…
Landscape Designer
Bachelor's degree (Landscape Design/Horticulture) or Associate's + experience · $62,000
Designs outdoor spaces including gardens, parks, plazas, and residential landscapes, creating planting plans, hardscape…
Landscaper
High School Diploma · $45,000
Designs, installs, and maintains outdoor spaces, enhancing aesthetic appeal and functionality for clients.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Less than High School · $38,090
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety…
Landscaping Worker
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $35,000
Performs a variety of tasks to maintain and improve outdoor spaces, including planting, mowing, trimming, and general…
Laser Engineer
Bachelor's or Master's Degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains laser systems and optical components for various applications, including…
Law Enforcement Officer
Associate's Degree · $69,000
Protects lives and property by enforcing laws, responding to emergencies, investigating crimes, and maintaining public…
Law Firm Managing Partner
Juris Doctor (JD) · $633,000
Leads a law firm as managing partner, overseeing firm strategy, partner relations, client development, financial…
Lead Equipment Operator
High School Diploma · $68,000
Operate and maintain heavy equipment, oversee junior operators, and ensure project safety and efficiency on…
Lead Product Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $175,000
Leads design efforts for major product initiatives and features. Mentors designers, establishes design standards, and…
Lead Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $280,000
Leads product strategy across multiple product lines and teams. Manages senior PMs and drives product vision at scale.
Learning and Development Specialist (Corporate Training)
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Designs, develops, and implements training programs and materials to enhance employee skills and organizational…
Leave Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Administer employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations such as FMLA, ADA, and…
Lecturer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $83,980
Instruct students in academic subjects beyond high school, prepare and deliver lectures, evaluate coursework, and…
LEED Accredited Professional
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Lead the LEED certification process for commercial, residential, and institutional building projects by advising design…
Legal Educator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,000
Educates students and professionals on legal principles, theories, and practices, often within academic institutions or…
Legislative Aide
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Assists elected officials by conducting research, managing communications, and supporting legislative processes.
Leveraged Finance Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $160,000
Structures and executes leveraged buyout (LBO) financings and other highly-leveraged transactions for private equity…
Librarian
Master's Degree · $64,320
Administers and maintains library resources, assists patrons with research, and develops community programs to promote…
Library System Director
Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) · $120,000
Leads a public library system, overseeing multiple branches, collection development, community programming, digital…
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Some College · $62,340
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics,…
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,340
Provides essential medical care to ill, injured, or recovering patients under the supervision of registered nurses and…
Lifeguard
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $36,000
Ensure the safety of swimmers and patrons by monitoring aquatic environments, preventing injuries, administering first…
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Less than High School · $33,720
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.
Lighting Artist / Technical Director
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or Computer Science · $80,000
Sets up lighting and rendering for 3D scenes. Manages lighting rigs, shader development, and optimization for…
Lighting Designer
Bachelor's degree (Lighting Design/Architecture/Theatre) · $80,000
Designs lighting systems for architectural, theatrical, retail, hospitality, and residential spaces, combining…
Line Cook
High School Diploma · $38,000
Prepares food items according to recipes and quality standards, ensuring efficient and timely service in a fast-paced…
Liquidity Manager
Bachelor's in Finance / Business (MBA preferred) · $125,000
Manages corporate liquidity strategy; forecasts cash needs and optimizes working capital and funding.
Listing Agent / Seller's Agent
Real estate license required; Bachelor's in Marketing or Business preferred · $72,000
Represents property sellers by pricing homes competitively, marketing listings through multiple channels, managing open…
Litigation Specialist
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field; certifications are highly valued. · $75,000
Manage complex data, documents, and technology for legal cases, supporting legal teams through logistics coordination,…
Live Event Technician
High School Diploma · $50,000
Sets up, operates, and maintains audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment for live events such as concerts,…
Live Truck Operator / ENG Technician
Associate's or Bachelor's in Broadcast Technology or Electronics · $48,000
Operates electronic news gathering equipment and satellite/microwave live trucks to transmit live broadcasts from field…
Livestream Director / Virtual Event Producer
Associate's Degree or Certificate in Broadcasting · $75,000
Directs live streaming events and virtual productions. Manages real-time technical and creative elements.
Load Balancing Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $162,000
Designs and optimizes load balancing; ensures high availability and traffic distribution.
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
High School Diploma · $68,860
Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or…
Localization Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Oversees the end-to-end localization process for products, content, and services, ensuring linguistic quality, cultural…
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
High School Diploma · $34,800
Provide personal items to patrons or customers in locker rooms, dressing rooms, or coatrooms.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
High School Diploma · $50,490
Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.
Locomotive Engineer Trainee
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or some college preferred. · $65,000
Operates trains that transport passengers or freight. Trainees undergo extensive training to learn railway operating…