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 26 of 38 for ai-resilient careers.
1897 careers in AI-resilient careers, page 26 of 38
News Videographer / Video Journalist (VJ)
Bachelor's in Broadcasting, Film Production, or Journalism · $50,000
Shoots and edits video news content for television, web, and social platforms, operating as a visual storyteller who…
Newspaper Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor
Bachelor's in Journalism or Communications; Master's preferred for major outlets · $85,000
Leads editorial operations of a newspaper or news publication, setting editorial direction, managing staff, overseeing…
Newsroom Director / News Director
Bachelor's in Journalism or Broadcasting; MBA advantageous · $105,000
Leads all editorial and operational aspects of a television or radio newsroom, setting news strategy, managing budgets,…
Next.js Full-Stack Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $140,000
Develops full-stack applications using Next.js; handles server-side rendering, API routes, and database integration.
NLP Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Linguistics / Related Field · $175,000
Develops natural language processing systems; builds text analysis and language models.
Non-Profit Executive Director
Master's Degree · $130,000
Lead and oversee all strategic and operational aspects of a non-profit organization, ensuring its mission is achieved…
NPI Engineer (New Product Introduction)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering) · $95,000
Manages the transition of new products from engineering design to volume manufacturing, coordinating design for…
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Associate's Degree · $97,020
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of…
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
Associate's Degree · $46,790
Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and…
Nuclear Technicians
Associate's degree · $104,240
Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity…
Nurse Anesthetists
Doctoral Degree · $223,210
Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist…
Nurse Educator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $80,250
Educates and trains future nursing professionals, combining clinical expertise with pedagogical skills to foster…
Nurse Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Oversees nursing staff, manages patient care units, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and standards to…
Nurse Midwives
Master's Degree · $128,790
Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May…
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses, performs physical exams, prescribes medication, and provides health…
Nurse Practitioners
Master's Degree · $129,210
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on…
Nursing Assistant Student
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,000
Assists patients with daily living activities, takes vital signs, and communicates observations to nursing staff,…
Nursing Assistants
High School Diploma · $39,530
Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such…
Nursing Home / Senior Living CEO
Bachelor's degree (MHA/MBA common) · $130,000
Leads a nursing home, assisted living facility, or senior living community, overseeing resident care, regulatory…
Observability Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $168,000
Implements monitoring, logging, and tracing; ensures system visibility and reliability.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $90,895
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women,…
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent…
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $58,440
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct…
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Associate's Degree · $68,340 per year
Occupational therapy assistants help occupational therapists provide treatments and procedures to clients. They guide…
Occupational Therapists
Master's Degree · $98,340
Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living…
Occupational Therapy Aides
High School Diploma · $37,370
Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated,…
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Associate's Degree · $68,340
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with…
Ocean & Tidal Energy Engineer
Master's Degree · $125,000
Design and develop wave energy converters, tidal stream turbines, and ocean thermal energy conversion systems to…
Office Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $48,000
Manages the daily operations of an office, ensuring smooth administrative processes, supporting staff, and maintaining…
Offshore Platform Maintenance Technician
Postsecondary non-degree award · $85,000
Maintains and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment on offshore oil and gas platforms. Ensures…
Offshore Wind Project Manager
Master's Degree · $160,000
Lead the development, permitting, construction, and commissioning of offshore wind energy projects from site assessment…
Onboarding Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Facilitates the smooth integration of new employees into an organization by coordinating training, paperwork, and…
Oncology Informatics Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes, designs, and implements information systems and technology solutions within oncology departments to optimize…
Oncology Research Scientist
Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, or Pharmacology · $120,000
Conducts cancer biology research to identify therapeutic targets and develop novel anti-cancer treatments including…
Opera Singer (Professional)
Master's degree (Vocal Performance/Opera; DMA optional) · $62,000
Performs principal or ensemble roles in opera productions, requiring exceptional classical vocal technique, dramatic…
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
High School Diploma · $58,710
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors,…
Operations Coordinator
Associate's degree · $60,000
Coordinates and manages daily operational activities to ensure efficiency and compliance with organizational policies.…
Operations Specialist (Banking)
Bachelor's Degree · $68,000
Coordinate transaction processing, data management, and account reconciliation to ensure efficient back-office banking…
Ophthalmic Assistant
High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus certification or completion of an accredited training program. · $60,000
Ophthalmic Assistants are highly skilled healthcare professionals who support ophthalmologists in providing…
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
High School Diploma · $44,080
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye…
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
High School Diploma · $67,260
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and…
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Post-Doctoral Training · $90,895
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision…
Optical Sales Associate
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $40,000
Assists customers in selecting eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other optical products. Provides information on lens…
Opticians, Dispensing
High School Diploma · $46,560
Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or…
Optometrists
Doctoral Degree · $134,830
Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system,…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Post-Doctoral Training · $232,870
Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat…
Orderlies
High School Diploma · $37,700
Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May…
Organizational Development Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Designs and implements strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, employee performance, and overall company…
Orthodontists
Post-Doctoral Training · $228,780
Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign…
Orthopedic Shoe Technician
Postsecondary nondegree award · $48,000
Orthopedic shoe technicians, also known as orthotic and prosthetic technicians, fabricate, repair, and maintain…