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 20 of 36 for high-demand careers.
1756 careers in High-demand careers, page 20 of 36
Junior Java Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develops, tests, and maintains software applications using Java and related technologies. Collaborates with senior…
Junior Linux Administrator
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Manage the installation, maintenance, and operation of Linux servers and infrastructure, troubleshooting issues,…
Junior Node.js Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develops and maintains server-side applications, APIs, and databases using Node.js and related frameworks.
Junior Operations Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $88,940
Analyze business operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven solutions to improve processes and…
Junior Python Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develops, tests, and maintains Python-based applications and services, often working under the guidance of senior…
Junior Rails Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develop and maintain web applications using Ruby on Rails framework. Collaborate with senior developers to implement…
Junior Test Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensures software quality by designing, executing, and maintaining test cases, identifying defects, and collaborating…
Junior Treasury Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Assists in managing an organization's financial assets, liquidity, and financial risk. Responsibilities include daily…
Junior Urologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, assisting senior urologists in…
Junior UX/UI Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $85,000
Creates user interfaces and user experiences for digital products under mentorship. Designs wireframes, mockups, and…
Junior Web Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Develops and maintains websites and web applications, collaborating with design and backend teams to implement user…
Kernel / Systems Programmer
Bachelor's degree (MS common) · $195,000
Develops and maintains operating system kernels, device drivers, hypervisors, and low-level system software, working at…
Knowledge Management Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $95,000
Capture, organize, and disseminate essential organizational knowledge by developing strategies, systems, and processes…
Knowledge Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and implements strategies for capturing, sharing, and leveraging organizational knowledge to improve…
Kotlin Backend Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $138,000
Develops backend services using Kotlin; leverages JVM ecosystem with modern language features.
Kubernetes Administrator / Container Platform Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT; CKA/CKAD certifications · $125,000
Manages enterprise Kubernetes clusters and container platforms, handling cluster provisioning, scaling, networking,…
Kubernetes Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Specializes in Kubernetes container orchestration; manages cluster operations and deployment strategies.
Lab Technician
Associate's Degree · $50,000
Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.…
Laboratory Assistant
High School Diploma · $57,000
Assists scientists and researchers by preparing test samples, conducting routine tests, maintaining meticulous lab…
Laboratory Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Oversees daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing staff, and maintaining…
Land Restoration Ecologist
Master's Degree · $88,000
Plan and implement large-scale land restoration projects that rehabilitate mined lands, brownfields, and degraded…
Landscape Architect - Sustainable Design
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Design sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure for urban, suburban, and natural settings that enhance…
Landscaper
High School Diploma · $45,000
Designs, installs, and maintains outdoor spaces, enhancing aesthetic appeal and functionality for clients.
Laser Engineer
Bachelor's or Master's Degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains laser systems and optical components for various applications, including…
Last-Mile Delivery Operations Manager
Bachelor's in Logistics, Business, or Operations Management · $92,000
Manages last-mile delivery operations including driver networks, delivery routing, customer experience, and cost…
Lead Animator
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Guide and supervise a team of animators to ensure visual style, quality, and consistency across projects, while…
Lead Data Scientist (Sustainability)
Master's Degree · $160,000
Lead data science initiatives focused on sustainability metrics, carbon accounting, and environmental impact modelling,…
Lead Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $140,000
Leads a team of engineers in the design, development, and deployment of software solutions, ensuring high quality and…
Lead Product Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $175,000
Leads design efforts for major product initiatives and features. Mentors designers, establishes design standards, and…
Lead Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $280,000
Leads product strategy across multiple product lines and teams. Manages senior PMs and drives product vision at scale.
Leadership Development Manager
Master's Degree · $122,000
Design and manage leadership development programs that build the leadership capabilities required to execute business…
Learning & Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Designs, implements, and evaluates training programs to enhance employee skills and organizational performance.
Learning & Development Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Design, develop, and deliver learning programs that build employee skills, support career development, and drive…
Learning and Development Specialist (Corporate Training)
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Designs, develops, and implements training programs and materials to enhance employee skills and organizational…
Lecturer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $83,980
Instruct students in academic subjects beyond high school, prepare and deliver lectures, evaluate coursework, and…
LEED Accredited Professional
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Lead the LEED certification process for commercial, residential, and institutional building projects by advising design…
Legal Assistant (Property Law)
Associate's Degree · $58,000
Assist attorneys in property law matters, including drafting legal documents, conducting title searches, and managing…
Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Employment Law)
Associate's degree or postsecondary nondegree award · $58,000
Assist lawyers in employment law cases by conducting legal research, drafting documents, and managing case files.
Legal Consultant
Juris Doctor (J.D.) · $130,000
Provides expert legal advice and strategic guidance to clients on various legal matters, often specializing in specific…
Leveraged Finance Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance / Economics / Business · $160,000
Structures and executes leveraged buyout (LBO) financings and other highly-leveraged transactions for private equity…
Leveraged Finance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Advise clients on complex debt financing solutions, including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and mergers and…
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,340
Provides essential medical care to ill, injured, or recovering patients under the supervision of registered nurses and…
Lighting Artist / Technical Director
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or Computer Science · $80,000
Sets up lighting and rendering for 3D scenes. Manages lighting rigs, shader development, and optimization for…
Lighting Designer
Bachelor's degree (Lighting Design/Architecture/Theatre) · $80,000
Designs lighting systems for architectural, theatrical, retail, hospitality, and residential spaces, combining…
Litigation Specialist
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field; certifications are highly valued. · $75,000
Manage complex data, documents, and technology for legal cases, supporting legal teams through logistics coordination,…
Livestream Director / Virtual Event Producer
Associate's Degree or Certificate in Broadcasting · $75,000
Directs live streaming events and virtual productions. Manages real-time technical and creative elements.
Livestream Producer / Live Commerce Host
No formal requirement (performance-based) · $55,000
Produces and hosts live streaming content for brands on platforms like TikTok Live, Instagram Live, YouTube Live, and…
LLM Engineer / Prompt Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Specializes in large language models; develops applications using LLMs and optimizes prompts.
Load Balancing Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $162,000
Designs and optimizes load balancing; ensures high availability and traffic distribution.
Localization Engineer (i18n/L10n)
Bachelor's degree · $120,000
Builds internationalization and localization infrastructure for software products, handling character encoding,…