High-demand careers
One thousand seven hundred and fifty-six careers with growing or fast-growing demand, careers where the underlying employment data shows growing or fast-growing demand, the kind of roles where good people are absorbed quickly and salaries trend upward as the work expands. 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 15 of 36 for high-demand careers.
1756 careers in High-demand careers, page 15 of 36
Firewall Engineer / Network Security Engineer
Bachelor's in IT or Cybersecurity; Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, Cisco CCNP Security certifications · $108,000
Manages enterprise firewall infrastructure, configuring security policies, VPN tunnels, IDS/IPS systems, and network…
Fitness Instructor
High School Diploma · $45,000
Guides individuals and groups through exercise routines, promoting physical health and well-being. Develops…
Fitness Trainer
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $45,000
Fitness trainers and instructors lead and instruct individuals and groups in exercise activities. They demonstrate…
Flight Attendants
High School Diploma · $67,130
Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety information, serve food…
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
High School Diploma · $54,340
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
Food Safety Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Ensures food products meet safety standards and regulations through inspections, audits, and implementation of quality…
Forensic Science Technicians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $67,440
Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons…
Forensic Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $63,000
Collect, preserve, and analyse physical evidence from crime scenes using scientific techniques including DNA analysis,…
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
High School Diploma · $52,380
Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures.…
FPGA Engineer / Hardware-Software Engineer
Bachelor's degree (EE/CE; MS common) · $160,000
Designs and programs FPGAs using HDL languages for applications in networking, AI acceleration, signal processing, and…
Fraud Examiner, Investigator and Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Investigates and analyzes financial discrepancies, suspicious activities, and potential fraud cases. Gathers evidence,…
Fraud Investigator
Bachelor's Degree · $73,000
Investigates suspected cases of fraud and other financial crimes by collecting and analyzing evidence. Develops and…
Freelance Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $60,000
Freelance writers create written content for various clients and platforms, often working remotely and managing their…
Freight Forwarders
Bachelor's Degree · $49,900
Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting…
Frontend Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field; bootcamp accepted · $105,000
Builds user-facing web interfaces and interactive experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend…
Frontend Engineer
Bachelor's degree (bootcamp accepted) · $120,000
Specializes in building user-facing web interfaces, implementing responsive designs, optimizing performance, and…
Frontend Performance Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Optimizes frontend performance; analyzes metrics, reduces bundle sizes, and improves page load times.
Fuel Cell Engineer
Master's Degree · $128,000
Design, develop, and optimize proton exchange membrane and solid oxide fuel cell systems for stationary power,…
Full Stack Developer
Bachelor's degree (bootcamp accepted) · $125,000
Develops both frontend and backend components of web applications, working across the entire technology stack from…
Full-Stack Developer (Junior)
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining front-end and back-end components of web applications under the…
Full-Stack Startup Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $115,000
Wears multiple hats in startup environment; rapidly builds and ships features across entire stack with minimal guidance.
Game Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Game Development / Related Field · $125,000
Develops video games; works on game engines, graphics, and gameplay mechanics.
Game Developer (Unity/Unreal)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Game Development / Related Field · $125,000
Develops games using game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine; implements gameplay mechanics and systems.
Game Engine Developer
Bachelor's degree (MS valued) · $165,000
Builds and maintains game engine systems including physics, animation, audio, networking, and scripting frameworks used…
Game Engine Specialist (Unreal/Unity)
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Game Development · $130,000
Specializes in game engine development for motion and interactive media. Optimizes engine performance and develops…
Game UI/UX Designer
Bachelor's degree (Game Design/Graphic Design/HCI) · $95,000
Designs user interfaces and user experiences specifically for video games, including HUDs, menus, inventory systems,…
Gaming / Video Game Studio Head
Bachelor's degree in CS/Game Design (MBA valued) · $250,000
Leads a video game development studio, overseeing game production, creative direction, team management, publisher…
Gender Pay Equity Analyst
Master's Degree · $115,000
Analyze compensation data to identify and address gender and race-based pay disparities, develop pay equity remediation…
Gene Therapy Scientist
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Virology · $125,000
Develops gene-based therapeutic approaches including viral vector design, gene editing, and gene delivery systems to…
General Contractor
Bachelor's Degree · $99,000
Oversees and manages all aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Coordinates diverse teams,…
General Counsel
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Advises executive leadership on legal matters, manages legal risk, and oversees all legal functions within an…
General Dentist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $179,210
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents oral health issues, including teeth and gum diseases, and performs routine check-ups…
General Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Oversees daily operations, manages staff, and ensures business objectives are met. Drives strategic initiatives and…
General Practitioner
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Diagnose and treat common illnesses, manage chronic diseases, and provide preventive care to patients of all ages.
General Surgeon
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $434,000
Diagnoses and treats injuries or illnesses through surgical intervention, managing patient care before, during, and…
Generative Media Artist
Bachelor's Degree in Art, Design, or AI · $115,000
Uses generative AI and procedural techniques to create visual content. Develops AI-generated assets and effects.
Genetic Counselor (Research Setting)
Master's in Genetic Counseling (ACGC-accredited) · $88,000
Provides genetic counseling in research contexts, interpreting genomic data for clinical trial participants, advising…
Genetic Counselors
Master's Degree · $98,910
Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects.…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
GIS specialists play a pivotal role in managing and leveraging GIS resources, collecting, analyzing, and showcasing…
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Collects, processes, and analyzes geospatial data to create maps and support various projects. Provides technical…
Geographic Information Systems Technician
Associate's or Bachelor's degree · $60,000
Operates and maintains geographic information systems (GIS) hardware and software, digitizes and converts data, and…
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Associate's Degree · $140,910
Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems…
Geologist
Bachelor's Degree · $99,240
Investigate Earth's geological processes, materials, and history to understand planetary evolution and resource…
Geospatial / GIS Developer
Bachelor's degree (Geography/CS/GIS) · $105,000
Develops geospatial applications and mapping solutions using GIS frameworks, spatial databases, and mapping APIs for…
Geospatial Analysts
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Geospatial analysts collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information using GIS (Geographic Information Systems)…
Geothermal Energy Developer
Master's Degree · $125,000
Identify, evaluate, and develop geothermal energy projects from resource exploration through project financing and…
Gig Economy & Contingent Workforce Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $112,000
Manage the organization's contingent workforce strategy including freelancers, contractors, temporary workers, and gig…
GIS Analyst - Environmental
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Apply geographic information systems and spatial analysis to support environmental planning, natural resource…
GIS Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Analyzes and interprets geographic data to create maps and spatial databases. Develops and implements GIS solutions for…
GIS Technician
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Collects, organizes, and maintains geographic data, creates maps, and manipulates Geographic Information Systems (GIS)…