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 4 of 38 for ai-resilient careers.
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Barista
No formal education required; on-the-job training · $30,000
Prepares and serves specialty coffee beverages, maintains equipment, provides customer service, and contributes to the…
Baristas
Less than High School · $33,530
Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.
Bartenders
High School Diploma · $33,530
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Battery Energy Storage Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Design, model, and optimize battery energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial, and residential applications…
Behavioral Health / Mental Health Organization CEO
Master's degree (MSW/PsyD/MBA/MHA) · $160,000
Leads a behavioral health or mental health organization, overseeing clinical programs, substance abuse treatment,…
Behavioral Scientist (Applied)
Ph.D. in Behavioral Economics, Psychology, or Decision Science · $105,000
Applies behavioral economics and psychology principles to design nudges, choice architectures, and interventions that…
Behavioral Technician
High School Diploma or GED; some positions prefer an Associate's or Bachelor's degree · $40,000
Behavioral Technicians work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement behavior…
Benefits Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Manages and administers employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing support to…
Benefits Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Administers and manages employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing guidance to…
Bicycle Repairers
Less than High School · $40,360
Repair and service bicycles.
Biochemistry Lab Technician
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree · $60,000 - $75,000
Performs complex laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses to support scientific research and development in…
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Post-Doctoral Training · $103,650
Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical…
Bioenergy & Biomass Engineer
Master's Degree · $115,000
Design and optimize bioenergy systems including anaerobic digestion, biomass gasification, and biorefinery processes…
Bioethicist / Research Ethics Specialist
Ph.D. in Bioethics, Philosophy, or Law; M.D. with ethics training · $85,000
Advises on ethical issues in biomedical research, clinical trials, and healthcare, developing ethics policies and…
Bioinformatics Scientists
Bachelor's Degree · $79,120
Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology,…
Biological Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $52,000
Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor…
Biologics / Monoclonal Antibody Scientist
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Immunology, or Protein Engineering · $125,000
Develops and characterizes biologic therapeutics including monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and…
Biologists
Master's Degree · $79,120
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and…
Biology Research Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Conducts experiments, collects and analyzes data, and maintains laboratory equipment to support scientific…
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Associate's Degree · $72,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs complex medical equipment, ensuring proper functionality and patient safety.…
Biomedical Equipment Technicians
Associate's Degree · $84,000
Install, maintain, and repair complex medical equipment in hospitals and other healthcare settings, ensuring accurate…
Bioprocess Engineer / Biomanufacturing Scientist
Master's or Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or Biochemistry · $110,000
Designs, optimizes, and scales up biological manufacturing processes for producing biopharmaceuticals such as…
Biotech Consultant
Master's Degree · $150,000
Advises biotechnology companies on strategic initiatives, research and development pipelines, market access, and…
Bishop / Denominational Leader
Master of Divinity (MDiv) or Doctorate of Ministry (DMin) · $100,000
Leads a diocese, district, or denominational region, overseeing multiple congregations, clergy appointments, doctrinal…
Blockchain Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $145,000
Develops smart contracts and blockchain applications; works with Ethereum, Solidity, and Web3 technologies.
Blockchain Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $190,000
Develops blockchain and cryptocurrency systems; implements smart contracts and distributed ledgers.
Board Member
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $200,000
Provides strategic oversight and governance to an organization, ensuring long-term success and accountability to…
Board Member / Advisor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Provide strategic guidance and oversight to organizations, leveraging extensive experience to advise on critical…
Board Member, Public Company
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Oversee the strategic direction, governance, and performance of a public corporation, ensuring accountability to…
Board Member, Renewable Energy Company
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Provide strategic oversight, governance, and fiduciary accountability as a non-executive or executive board member of a…
Board Operator
High School Diploma or equivalent · $65,000
Operates and monitors control panels, computers, and other equipment to regulate and coordinate the operations of power…
Body Repair Technicians
Postsecondary nondegree award · $48,000
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. This includes repairing dents, replacing…
Boiler Operator
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or apprenticeship often required. · $60,000
Operates and maintains industrial boilers, ensuring efficient and safe steam generation for heating, power, or…
Boilermakers
High School Diploma · $73,340
Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or…
Botanical Garden / Zoo Director
Master's degree (PhD in Biology/Zoology common) · $140,000
Leads a botanical garden, zoo, or aquarium, overseeing conservation programs, animal/plant care, education,…
Brand Ambassador
High School Diploma · $55,000
Engages with target audiences to promote products or services, fostering positive brand perception and driving sales…
Brand Storyteller / Narrative Designer (Marketing)
Bachelor's in Communications, English, Journalism, or Creative Writing; narrative design experience valued · $88,000
Develops and maintains the overarching brand narrative, crafting origin stories, customer journey narratives, and…
Brickmason Helper
High School Diploma or GED · $38,000
Assists brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons by performing duties such as mixing mortar, transporting materials,…
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
High School Diploma · $60,800
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and…
Bridge Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil/Structural Engineering; Master's common) · $105,000
Designs, analyzes, and inspects bridges and other transportation structures, performing load rating, seismic analysis,…
Broadcast Production Assistant
Associate's Degree · $57,000
Assist the production team in all stages of broadcast production, from pre-production to post-production, ensuring…
Building Energy Auditor
Associate's Degree · $72,000
Conduct comprehensive energy audits of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings to identify energy…
Building Inspector / Plans Examiner
Associate's degree or equivalent experience + ICC certifications · $68,000
Reviews construction plans and inspects buildings during and after construction to ensure compliance with building…
Building Performance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Evaluates and optimizes the energy efficiency, sustainability, and overall operational performance of buildings. This…
Building Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $98,000
A Building Scientist applies scientific principles to the design, construction, and operation of buildings, focusing on…
Building Superintendent / Building Manager
High school diploma or trade certification; building maintenance experience essential · $52,000
Serves as the on-site manager of a residential or commercial building, handling day-to-day maintenance, tenant…
Bureau Chief / Foreign Bureau Chief
Bachelor's in Journalism or International Relations; language skills and extensive field experience · $95,000
Manages a news bureau office in a domestic or international location, overseeing correspondents, coordinating coverage,…
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist
Postsecondary nondegree award · $55,000
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes…
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Post-Secondary Certificate · $60,640
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes…
Business Continuity Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Develops, implements, and manages strategies to mitigate risks and ensure an organization's ability to continue…