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 33 of 38 for ai-resilient careers.
1897 careers in AI-resilient careers, page 33 of 38
Riggers
High School Diploma · $62,060
Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for…
Rigging Artist
Bachelor's Degree in Animation or VFX · $76,000
Creates digital skeletons and control systems for 3D characters and objects. Develops rigs that enable animators to…
Robotics Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Mechanical Engineering / Related Field · $170,000
Develops robotic systems; works on automation, control systems, and robotics software.
Rock Splitters, Quarry
Less than High School · $47,460
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
Roof Bolters, Mining
High School Diploma · $76,640
Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.
Roofers
High School Diploma · $50,970
Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs,…
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
Less than High School · $65,010
Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil…
Rotating Equipment Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $115,000
Specializes in the design, selection, operation, and maintenance of rotating machinery including turbines, compressors,…
Roughneck
High School Diploma or GED; vocational training or on-the-job experience often preferred · $65,000
Roughnecks perform physically demanding tasks on oil and gas drilling rigs, assisting in the drilling process by…
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Less than High School · $47,510
Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.
Ruby on Rails Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $128,000
Develops web applications using Ruby on Rails framework; emphasizes rapid development and convention over configuration.
Rust Backend Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Develops high-performance backend systems using Rust; emphasizes memory safety and concurrent systems.
Rust Developer
Bachelor's degree · $155,000
Develops systems software, infrastructure tools, and performance-critical applications using Rust, leveraging its…
SaaS Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $175,000
Develops Software-as-a-Service platforms; handles multi-tenancy and subscription management.
Safety & Health Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Develop and manage workplace safety and health programs to prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities and ensure…
Safety and Health Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Designs and implements safety programs, inspects workplaces for hazards, and ensures compliance with health and safety…
Safety Inspector (Railroad)
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Inspects railroad equipment, tracks, and operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.…
Safety Manager
Bachelor's degree · $90,000
Plans, implements, and oversees the company's safety programs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety…
Sailor and Marine Oiler
High School Diploma or GED · $55,000
Operate and maintain engines, boilers, and other mechanical equipment aboard ships or other vessels. Perform routine…
Sales Associate
High School Diploma · $45,000
Engages customers to understand their needs, presents product solutions, and closes sales to achieve revenue targets.…
Sales Engineer (Technology)
Bachelor's degree (Engineering/CS) · $167,000
Combines deep technical knowledge with sales skills to sell complex technology products, providing technical validation…
Sales Trainer
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Develops and delivers training programs to sales teams, focusing on product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer…
Salon Manager
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $50,000
Manages the daily operations of a hair or beauty salon, including staff supervision, client scheduling, inventory…
SAP Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Manages the overall planning, execution, and delivery of SAP implementation projects. This involves coordinating…
SAP Project Manager
Bachelor's in Business, IT, or Engineering; PMP and SAP certifications preferred · $130,000
Manages end-to-end SAP implementation and upgrade projects including scope definition, resource planning, timeline…
SAP S/4HANA Migration Consultant
Bachelor's in IT, Business, or Engineering; SAP S/4HANA certification required · $145,000
Leads the technical and functional migration of legacy SAP ECC systems to SAP S/4HANA, managing data conversion, custom…
SAP Solution Architect
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering; multiple SAP certifications · $155,000
Designs enterprise-wide SAP solution architectures spanning multiple modules and integrations, ensuring technical…
Scala Backend Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $148,000
Develops scalable backend systems using Scala; works with functional programming and distributed systems.
Scenic Designer / Set Designer
Bachelor's degree (Scenic Design/Theater; MFA strongly valued) · $58,000
Designs the physical environment of theatrical productions, creating set designs through models, renderings, and…
School Administrator
Master's Degree · $95,000
Oversees the daily operations, academic programs, and staff management within an educational institution, ensuring a…
School Bus Driver
High School Diploma · $47,920
Operates a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to and from school and other authorized activities.…
School Bus Monitors
Bachelor's Degree · $34,980
Maintain order among students on a school bus. Duties include helping students safely board and exit and communicating…
School Counselor
Master's Degree · $60,000
Guides students through academic, social, and emotional development. Provides support, resources, and interventions to…
School District Superintendent
Doctoral degree (EdD/PhD in Education Leadership) · $175,000
Leads a public school district, overseeing curriculum, budgets, personnel, facilities, and student outcomes while…
School Psychologists
Post-Master's Certificate · $86,930
Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or…
Science Editor
Master's Degree · $90,000
Edits scientific manuscripts and publications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to editorial standards. This…
Science Entrepreneur / Biotech Founder
Ph.D. in Science or Engineering; MBA helpful · $145,000
Translates scientific discoveries into commercial ventures, founding biotech or deeptech startups, raising venture…
Science Policy Advisor
Ph.D. in Science + Policy experience; Master's in Public Policy helpful · $95,000
Advises government officials, agencies, and organizations on science and technology policy, translating research…
SD-WAN / Network Architect
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; Cisco CCDE/CCIE, SASE vendor certifications · $135,000
Designs enterprise-wide network architectures including SD-WAN deployments, SASE frameworks, and hybrid cloud…
SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Designs, develops, and maintains automated test frameworks and tools to ensure software quality and reliability.
Seamstress
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $35,000
Designs, alters, repairs, and creates garments and textile items using various fabrics, patterns, and sewing…
Search / Information Retrieval Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS/PhD valued) · $185,000
Builds and optimizes search systems including indexing, ranking algorithms, query understanding, and relevance tuning…
Search Engineer (Elasticsearch/Solr)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $170,000
Specializes in search technologies; implements full-text search and analytics.
Secondary School Teacher
Bachelor's Degree · $62,000
Educates and inspires students in a secondary school setting, developing and delivering curriculum to foster academic…
Sector Specialist / Industry Coverage Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance/Economics; MBA preferred; deep industry experience · $155,000
Provides deep industry expertise within an investment bank, covering specific sectors such as technology, healthcare,…
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $59,300
Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance…
Security Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Advises organizations on cybersecurity best practices, identifies vulnerabilities, and implements robust security…
Security Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Implements security measures and best practices; manages vulnerabilities and ensures compliance.
Security Engineer (Advanced)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Related Field · $175,000
Develops security systems; implements cryptography and security protocols.
Security Engineer (Application/Cloud)
Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity · $155,000
Designs and implements security controls for cloud infrastructure and applications, conducting security reviews,…