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 22 of 36 for high-demand careers.
1756 careers in High-demand careers, page 22 of 36
Mechanical Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Designs and develops mechanical systems and components, applying principles of engineering and physics to create…
Mechanical Door Repairers
High School Diploma · $51,050
Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.
Mechanical Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning…
Media Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Advises clients on media strategy, content creation, and distribution channels to optimize brand visibility and…
Media Relations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develops and maintains relationships with media outlets, manages public perception, and crafts strategic communications…
Medical Affairs Director
M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. · $185,000
Leads medical affairs strategy for therapeutic areas, managing MSL teams, KOL engagement, medical education programs,…
Medical Affairs Manager
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $165,000
Orchestrates scientific exchange and strategic communication between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare…
Medical Affairs Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Medical Affairs Specialists serve as scientific and medical experts, bridging the gap between pharmaceutical companies…
Medical and Health Services Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,960
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public…
Medical Assistants
Post-Secondary Certificate · $44,200
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may…
Medical Coder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Translates patient information into standardized medical codes for billing, data analysis, and record-keeping.
Medical Devices Regulatory Specialist
Bachelor's in Engineering, Life Sciences, or Regulatory Science; Master's preferred · $92,000
Manages regulatory strategy and submissions for medical devices, ensuring compliance with FDA 510(k)/PMA, EU MDR, and…
Medical Director
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $226,233
A Medical Director oversees the entire operations within a healthcare facility, including budgets, health law…
Medical Educator
Bachelor's Degree · $63,000
Educates and trains healthcare professionals, students, and the public on medical topics and health behaviors. Develops…
Medical Equipment Preparers
High School Diploma · $46,490
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and…
Medical Equipment Repairers
Associate's Degree · $62,630
Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Associate's Degree · $62,000
Performs complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Analyzes bodily fluids,…
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Associate\'s Degree · $61,890
Medical laboratory technicians perform medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of…
Medical Monitor / Safety Physician
M.D. with clinical experience; board certification preferred · $220,000
Provides medical oversight for clinical trials, reviewing safety data, adjudicating adverse events, and ensuring…
Medical Physicist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $172,250
Applies physics principles and techniques to medicine, primarily in radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging, to…
Medical Physicist Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Supports certified medical physicists by performing critical quality assurance tasks for imaging and treatment systems.…
Medical Receptionist
High School Diploma · $42,000
Manages patient flow and administrative tasks in a healthcare setting, ensuring smooth operations and positive patient…
Medical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Conducts rigorous scientific investigations to advance medical knowledge and develop new treatments. Designs…
Medical Sales Representative
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Medical Sales Representatives promote and sell pharmaceutical drugs, medical equipment, and healthcare services to…
Medical Sales Representative (Surgical Devices)
Bachelor's Degree · $170,000
Medical Sales Representatives specializing in Surgical Devices sell advanced medical equipment, implants, and…
Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Ph.D., Pharm.D., or M.D. · $165,000
Serves as the scientific and medical expert bridging pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals, providing…
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Doctoral Degree · $100,590
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in…
Medical Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and other medical conditions in patients. Conduct physical examinations, order…
Medical Writer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Synthesize complex scientific and medical information into clear, concise, and accurate documents for various…
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Provides direct patient care, administers medications, and educates patients and families on health conditions and…
Mental Health & EAP Program Manager
Master's Degree · $100,000
Manage the organization's Employee Assistance Program and mental health benefits to support employee psychological…
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Master's Degree · $60,060
Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco,…
Mental Health Technician
Associate's Degree · $45,000
Mental Health Technicians assist patients with mental health conditions or developmental disabilities under the…
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisor
Bachelor's in Finance/Economics; MBA strongly preferred; CFA valued · $185,000
Advises corporate clients on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, conducting target screening, valuation analysis,…
MERN Stack Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $130,000
Develops full-stack applications using MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js; handles database, API, and UI layers.
Metabolomics / Lipidomics Scientist
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Metabolomics · $100,000
Analyzes small molecule metabolites and lipids in biological samples to understand metabolic pathways, disease…
Metaverse Creator / Virtual World Designer
Bachelor's Degree in Game Design, 3D Design, or related field · $110,000
Designs and builds immersive virtual environments and experiences for metaverse platforms. Creates interactive 3D…
Microservices Architect
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $210,000
Designs and implements microservices architectures; manages service communication and deployment.
Midwives
Post-Secondary Certificate · $60,250
Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.
Misinformation Analyst
Master's Degree · $85,000
Investigates, identifies, and counters the spread of false or misleading information across various platforms through…
ML Engineer
Master's in Computer Science / Machine Learning / Related Field · $165,000
Develops machine learning models and systems; builds pipelines for model training and deployment.
ML Lead
Master's Degree · $185,000
Lead a team of machine learning engineers and scientists to design, build, and scale production ML systems, setting…
MLOps Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $175,000
Lead the design and operation of machine learning infrastructure, including model training pipelines, deployment…
Mocap Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Set up, operate, and maintain motion capture systems to record movement for films, video games,, and animations, while…
Molecular Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $95,000
Investigates the intricate molecular mechanisms of life, conducting experiments to understand cellular functions and…
Monetization Product Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $140,000
Focuses on product monetization and revenue optimization. Develops pricing strategies, manages subscription features,…
Motion Capture Director
Associate's Degree or Certificate in Motion Capture or Film · $90,000
Directs motion capture sessions and oversees mocap production. Manages actors and technical aspects of capture.
Motion Capture Specialist
Associate's Degree or Certificate in Motion Capture · $68,000
Captures and processes motion data from actors for use in animation and VFX. Operates mocap equipment and cleans…
Motion Capture Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Set up, operate, and maintain motion capture systems to record movement for films, video games, and animations,…
Motion Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $100,000
Creates animations and motion graphics for digital products and marketing materials. Designs transitions,…