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 19 of 36 for high-demand careers.
1756 careers in High-demand careers, page 19 of 36
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,000
Install, maintain, and repair complex control systems and instrumentation used in industrial processes.
Instrumentation Technician
Associate's Degree · $70,000
Installs, maintains, calibrates, and repairs industrial measuring and control instruments, ensuring optimal performance…
Interaction Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $105,000
Designs interactive experiences and user flows for digital products. Focuses on how users interact with interfaces and…
Interactive / Visual Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism, Design, or Computer Science; hybrid skills essential · $75,000
Creates interactive digital storytelling experiences combining data visualization, maps, animations, scrollytelling,…
Interactive Content Designer (Quizzes / Calculators / AR)
Bachelor's in Design, Marketing, or Computer Science; UX/UI skills valued · $85,000
Designs and builds interactive content experiences including quizzes, assessments, calculators, interactive…
Interactive Media Designer
Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Media or Design · $95,000
Designs interactive experiences combining motion, video, and user interaction. Creates branching narratives and…
Internal Auditor
Bachelor's Degree · $89,000
Evaluates and enhances organizational effectiveness by assessing internal controls, risk management systems, and…
Internal Communications Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Develop and execute internal communications strategies that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with…
International Affairs Analyst
Master's Degree · $85,000
Analyzes global political, economic, and social developments to advise organizations on international relations and…
International Compensation & Benefits Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Develops and implements global compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with international regulations…
Inventory Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life…
Inventory Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Manage and optimize inventory levels by forecasting demand, analyzing sales data, coordinating with suppliers, and…
Investment Analyst (Real Estate)
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes real estate markets, properties, and financial data to support investment decisions, acquisitions, and…
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Assist investment banking teams with financial analysis, modeling, due diligence, and presentation preparation for…
Investment Operations Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Manages the administrative and operational aspects of investment processes, handling trade settlements,…
Investment Strategist
Master's Degree · $130,000
Investment strategists analyze financial markets, economic trends, and company performance to develop and recommend…
Investor Relations Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Facilitate communication between a company and its investors, managing shareholder inquiries, coordinating earnings…
Investor Relations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
An Investor Relations Manager acts as the primary liaison between a company and its investors, ensuring transparent…
Investor Relations Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Facilitate communication between a company's management, investors, and the financial community by preparing financial…
iOS Developer (Senior / Lead)
Bachelor's degree · $135,000
Develops native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI, handling architecture, performance optimization, App Store…
IoT Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $132,000
Develops Internet of Things applications; connects embedded devices to cloud systems.
IoT Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Related Field · $160,000
Develops Internet of Things systems; builds embedded software and IoT platforms.
IRB Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Facilitates the ethical review and approval process for research involving human subjects, ensuring compliance with…
Ironworker
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $60,000
Assemble, erect, and dismantle structural steel frameworks and other metal parts of buildings, bridges, roads, and…
Irrigation Specialist
High School Diploma · $55,000
Designs, installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems for agricultural, commercial, and residential landscapes…
Irrigation Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $56,550
Install, maintain, and repair agricultural and landscape irrigation systems, including plumbing and sprinkler…
IT Auditor
Bachelor's in IT, Accounting, or Business; CISA, CIA certifications · $85,000
Evaluates IT controls, processes, and systems for compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards,…
IT Automation Engineer / Scripting Specialist
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; scripting proficiency essential · $98,000
Develops automation scripts and workflows to streamline IT operations, automating repetitive tasks like user…
IT Compliance Manager
Bachelor's in IT, Business, or Law; CISA, CRISC, CIPP certifications · $105,000
Manages IT compliance programs ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS), developing…
IT Director / Head of IT
Bachelor's or Master's in IT, CS, or MBA; ITIL Expert, PMP, CISSP certifications valued · $155,000
Leads the entire IT department, setting technology strategy, managing budgets, overseeing infrastructure and security…
IT Manager
Bachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or related field · $112,000
Oversees an organization's information technology operations, managing IT staff, budgets, infrastructure, and…
IT Operations Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $65,000 - $75,000
Coordinates and supports the daily operations of IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring smooth and efficient service…
IT Operations Manager
Bachelor's degree · $110,000
Oversees the strategic planning, procurement, implementation, security, protocols, and management of Information…
IT Operations Specialist
Associate's Degree · $75,000
Manages and maintains an organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability of…
IT Project Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $77,000
Coordinates and manages various aspects of IT projects, ensuring successful execution within scope, budget, and…
IT Project Manager
Bachelor's in IT, Business, or Engineering; PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications · $98,000
Manages IT projects from initiation through delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets and…
IT Sourcing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Identifies, evaluates, and selects vendors for IT products and services. Negotiates contracts, manages supplier…
IT Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $81,000
Maintains and troubleshoots computer systems and networks, providing technical support to users and ensuring the…
IT Support Analyst
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Provides technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, and software. Responds to queries,…
IT Support Engineer
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Provides technical assistance, support, and advice to computer users and organizations. This includes troubleshooting…
IT Support Technician
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Provides technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, or software. Responds to queries, runs…
Job Architecture Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Design and maintain the organization's job architecture framework including job families, career levels, titles, and…
Journalism Professor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $109,036
Educates and trains the next generation of journalists by teaching theoretical concepts and practical skills in areas…
Journeyman Electrician
High School Diploma or GED; Apprenticeship · $70,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.…
Junior Android Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and maintains mobile applications for the Android platform under the guidance of senior developers. Involved…
Junior Civil Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Assist in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and buildings.
Junior Data Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Support data science projects by cleaning and preparing datasets, building exploratory analyses, and implementing…
Junior Database Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Assists in the maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of database systems to ensure data integrity, security, and…
Junior Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develops and maintains software applications under the guidance of senior engineers. Writes clean, efficient, and…
Junior iOS Developer
Bachelor's degree · $80,000
Develops and maintains mobile applications for Apple's iOS platform. Works under supervision to write, test, and debug…