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 18 of 36 for high-demand careers.
1756 careers in High-demand careers, page 18 of 36
HVAC Design Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $98,000
Designs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for commercial, industrial, and residential…
HVAC Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Designs, installs, and maintains heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for various structures, ensuring…
HVAC Helper
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $45,000
Assists HVAC technicians with installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning…
HVAC Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential,…
HVAC Service Technician
Postsecondary nondegree award · $55,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Works with various…
HVAC Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, ensuring optimal performance and…
HVAC Technicians
Certificate or Vocational Training · $59,810
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems in residential, commercial, and…
Hydrogen Electrolyzer Technician
Associate's Degree · $72,000
Install, commission, operate, and maintain proton exchange membrane and alkaline water electrolysis systems used to…
Hydrogeologist
Master's degree · $95,000
Hydrogeologists study the distribution, movement, and quality of groundwater. They investigate groundwater resources,…
I/O Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,000
Apply industrial-organizational psychology principles to improve organizational effectiveness, employee performance,…
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $145,000
Designs and implements identity management, authentication, and authorization systems including SSO, MFA, RBAC/ABAC,…
Illustration Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $95,000
Creates custom illustrations and visual assets for digital products and marketing. Develops illustration style systems…
Immersive Experience Designer
Bachelor's Degree in Experience Design or related field · $100,000
Designs immersive experiences combining motion, audio, and spatial design. Creates installations and experiential…
Immigration & Mobility Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Manage global immigration and employee mobility programs that support the organization's international talent strategy.…
Immigration Coordinator
Bachelor's degree · $60,000
Assists individuals and organizations with immigration processes, visa applications, and compliance with immigration…
Immunologist / Vaccine Researcher
Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, or related field · $115,000
Studies immune system mechanisms and develops vaccines and immunotherapies, conducting research from antigen discovery…
Impact Investment Analyst
Master's Degree · $130,000
Analyze investment opportunities in sustainable infrastructure, clean energy, and social impact sectors for impact…
Impact Investment Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Oversees and supports a portfolio of impact investments, focusing on financial returns and positive social or…
Impact Investor
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Directs capital towards investments that generate measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside financial…
Implementation Consultant / Manager (Tech)
Bachelor's degree · $115,000
Leads the technical implementation and onboarding of software products for new customers, managing project timelines,…
Incident Response Analyst / DFIR Specialist
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or Computer Science; GCIH, GCFE, GCFA certifications · $105,000
Responds to cybersecurity incidents, performing digital forensics, malware triage, containment actions, and root cause…
Incident Response Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $140,000
Lead an organisation's response to cybersecurity incidents, coordinating investigation, containment, eradication, and…
Inclusive Design Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Leads the integration of inclusive design principles and practices into product development, ensuring accessibility and…
Industrial Decarbonization Engineer
Master's Degree · $130,000
Develop and implement decarbonization strategies for energy-intensive industries including steel, cement, chemicals,…
Industrial Electrician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,391
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems and equipment in industrial settings, ensuring…
Industrial Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $101,140
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human…
Industrial Hygienist
Bachelor's Degree · $88,860
Identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards by applying scientific, engineering, and medical principles to…
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Post-Secondary Certificate · $63,760
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline…
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,520
Installs, maintains, and repairs industrial production and processing machinery. Diagnoses mechanical issues, performs…
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Postsecondary nondegree award · $60,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in…
Industrial Mechanic
High School Diploma or equivalent · $63,510
Repair, install, adjust, and maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline…
Industrial Real Estate Broker
Bachelor's in Business, Finance, or Real Estate; SIOR designation highly valued · $105,000
Specializes in the sale and lease of industrial properties including warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing…
Industrial Symbiosis Specialist
Master's Degree · $95,000
Identify and facilitate industrial symbiosis opportunities where waste outputs from one industrial facility become…
Industry Consultant
Master's Degree · $130,000
Advises organizations on strategic planning, operational efficiency, and problem-solving within a specific industry.…
Industry Professional
Bachelor's or Master's Degree · $105,000
Drive business objectives and innovation by applying deep industry knowledge and strategic thinking across a range of…
Infectious Disease Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $217,284
Diagnoses, treats, and prevents complex infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, often…
Influencer / Professional Content Creator (Self-Employed)
No formal requirement · $68,000
Builds and monetizes a personal brand across social platforms through sponsored content, brand partnerships,…
Information Architect
Bachelor's degree (Library Science/HCI/Design) · $110,000
Organizes and structures information within digital products and websites, designing navigation systems, taxonomies,…
Information Governance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Develop, implement, and maintain information governance policies and procedures to manage data lifecycles, ensure…
Information Governance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and implements policies and procedures for managing information assets, ensuring compliance with legal,…
Information Security Analysts
Bachelor's Degree · $124,910
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess…
Information Security Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade…
Information Security Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $135,000
Manage an organisation's information security programme, overseeing risk assessments, security policies, compliance…
Information Technology Project Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as…
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $150,000
Specializes in infrastructure automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, and other IaC tools.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer (Terraform / CloudFormation)
Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT; HashiCorp Terraform Associate/Professional certifications · $120,000
Develops and maintains infrastructure as code templates and modules for automated, repeatable cloud and on-premises…
Infrastructure Lead
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $180,000
Leads infrastructure team; manages architecture decisions and mentors engineers on infrastructure practices.
Innovation Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Innovation Consultants help organizations identify new opportunities, develop innovative strategies, and implement new…
Innovation Lead
Master's Degree · $130,000
Drive the development and implementation of new ideas, products, and processes by identifying emerging trends, managing…
Instructional Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Design and develop engaging, effective, and accessible learning content including e-learning modules, instructor-led…