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 34 of 38 for ai-resilient careers.
1897 careers in AI-resilient careers, page 34 of 38
Security Guards
High School Diploma · $38,370
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal…
Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or IT; CISSP, CISM, GSOM certifications · $128,000
Leads the Security Operations Center team, managing analysts, defining detection strategies, overseeing incident…
Security Testing Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $148,000
Performs security testing and vulnerability assessments; identifies security flaws in applications.
Segmental Pavers
High School Diploma · $72,120
Lay out, cut, and place segmental paving units. Includes installers of bedding and restraining materials for the paving…
Seismic / Earthquake Engineer
Master's degree (Structural/Earthquake Engineering; PhD valued) · $115,000
Specializes in designing structures to resist earthquake forces, performing seismic hazard analysis, dynamic structural…
Senior Account Executive
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Manages key client accounts, develops strategic relationships, and drives revenue growth through effective sales…
Senior Backend Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $185,000
Leads backend architecture and system design; mentors developers and drives technical decisions for scalability.
Senior Engineering Manager
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $240,000
Manages multiple engineering teams; sets strategy and drives organizational goals.
Senior Equity Research Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics (MBA preferred) · $350,000
Leads equity research team, manages coverage universe, builds client relationships, and directs research strategy and…
Senior Frontend Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $180,000
Leads frontend architecture and best practices; mentors junior developers and drives technical decisions for UI/UX…
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $185,000
Leads full-stack architecture and technical decisions; mentors developers across frontend and backend domains.
Senior Pastor / Head Minister (Large Church / Megachurch)
Master of Divinity (MDiv) or equivalent · $120,000
Leads a large church or megachurch congregation, overseeing worship, pastoral care, preaching, staff management, campus…
Senior Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $180,000
Leads product strategy across multiple features or product lines, mentoring junior PMs and shaping long-term product…
Senior Product Manager (Tech/SaaS)
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $185,000
Leads product strategy for a major product area, managing multiple product managers, setting OKRs, and driving…
Senior Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Oversees complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline while…
Senior Technical Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $160,000
Orchestrates complex technical projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and…
Sensory Scientist / Sensory Panelist Manager
Master's in Food Science, Sensory Science, or Psychology · $82,000
Designs and conducts sensory evaluation studies for food, beverage, fragrance, and consumer products, managing trained…
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
High School Diploma · $49,140
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain…
Server
High School Diploma · $35,000 - $45,000
Serves food and beverages to guests in dining establishments. Takes orders, delivers items, and ensures a pleasant…
Service Designer
Bachelor's degree (Design/Business/HCI) · $115,000
Designs end-to-end service experiences across digital and physical touchpoints, mapping customer journeys, service…
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
High School Diploma · $57,980
Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other…
Shampooers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $31,470
Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.
Sheet Metal Workers
High School Diploma · $60,850
Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes,…
Shift Supervisor
High School Diploma or GED; some college or associate's degree preferred · $48,000
Supervise daily operations during a specific shift by managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining…
Shop Supervisor
High School Diploma · $55,000
Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers in a shop or production area. Responsible for ensuring production…
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Less than High School · $83,600
Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section…
Simulation Engineer (Software)
Master's degree (Physics/Engineering/CS) · $135,000
Develops simulation software for physics, engineering, training, and digital twin applications, building models that…
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $160,000
Ensures system reliability and performance; manages incidents and implements monitoring and alerting systems.
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) (Advanced)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $170,000
Ensures system reliability; manages incident response and system performance.
Ski Patrol Director / Mountain Safety Manager
Associate's degree or equivalent + OEC/EMT certification · $52,000
Manages ski patrol operations including avalanche mitigation, emergency medical response on slopes, trail safety, lift…
Skincare Specialists
High School Diploma · $41,560
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser…
Small Engine Mechanics
High School Diploma · $48,240
Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul small engines used in various equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, and…
Smart Contract Auditor
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
A Smart Contract Auditor meticulously examines blockchain-based smart contracts to identify vulnerabilities, logical…
Social and Human Service Assistants
Bachelor's Degree · $45,120
Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as…
Social Enterprise / B-Corp CEO
Bachelor's degree (MBA/MPA common) · $180,000
Leads a social enterprise or B-Corporation, balancing profit with purpose, managing impact measurement, stakeholder…
Social Media Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Develop and execute social media strategies to enhance brand presence, engage audiences, and drive marketing objectives.
Social Science Research Assistants
Bachelor's Degree · $58,040
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for…
Social Services Agency Director
Master's degree (MSW/MPA) · $130,000
Leads a social services agency (public or nonprofit), overseeing child welfare, family services, disability services,…
Social Work Assistant
Associate's Degree · $40,000
Social Work Assistants support licensed social workers by providing direct client services, administrative assistance,…
Sociologists
Doctoral Degree · $101,690
Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as…
Software Architect
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Software Engineering · $165,000
Defines the high-level structure of software systems, making critical technology decisions on architecture patterns,…
Software Developer in Test (SDET)
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Designs, develops, and maintains automated test frameworks and tools to ensure software quality and reliability.
Soil and Plant Scientists
Master's Degree · $71,410
Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees,…
Solar Energy Installation Managers
High School Diploma · $78,690
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
Solar Energy Sales Consultant
High School Diploma · $78,000
Educate residential and commercial customers on the financial and environmental benefits of solar energy, conduct site…
Solar Farm Land Acquisition Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Identify, evaluate, and secure land control agreements for utility-scale solar energy projects through lease…
Solar O&M Technician
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on utility-scale and commercial solar photovoltaic systems to maximize…
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $51,860
Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site…
Solar Policy Advocate
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Advocate for solar energy policies, net metering rules, interconnection standards, and community solar programs at…
Solar PV Installer
High School Diploma · $47,890
Install, connect, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems on residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects. Read…