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 23 of 36 for high-demand careers.
1756 careers in High-demand careers, page 23 of 36
Motion Graphics Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Create animated graphics and visual effects for film, television, online content, games, and advertising by combining…
Motion Graphics Designer
Bachelor's degree (Motion Design/Graphic Design/Film) · $82,000
Creates animated graphics, title sequences, explainer videos, social media animations, and broadcast graphics using…
Motion Graphics Director
Bachelor's Degree in Motion Graphics or Design · $110,000
Directs motion graphics teams and oversees motion design production. Develops motion style and ensures visual…
Movement Disorder Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $422,500
Diagnose and treat complex neurological conditions characterized by abnormal body movements, such as Parkinson's…
MRI Applications Specialist
Associate's Degree · $95,480
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners, ensuring patient safety and comfort while producing high-quality…
MRI Technologist
Associate's degree or certificate in radiologic technology · $80,000
Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images of the human body. Prepares patients for…
Music Therapists
Bachelor's Degree · $92,120
Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence…
Mycologist
Ph.D. in Mycology, Microbiology, or Botany · $65,000
Studies fungi including mushrooms, molds, and yeasts, researching their biology, ecology, medicinal properties, and…
Nail Technician
Postsecondary nondegree award · $35,000
Provide manicure and pedicure services to clients, including cleaning, trimming, filing, shaping, and polishing nails.…
Nanoscientist / Nanotechnologist
Ph.D. in Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry · $100,000
Researches and develops materials and devices at the nanoscale for applications in medicine, electronics, energy, and…
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Doctoral Degree · $79,830
Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials,…
Narrative Designer
Bachelor's Degree in Film, Writing, or Game Design · $90,000
Develops narrative structure and story elements for interactive and motion media. Creates compelling story arcs and…
Natural Gas to Hydrogen Transition Engineer
Master's Degree · $135,000
Support energy utilities and industrial companies in transitioning natural gas infrastructure and operations to…
Nature-Based Solutions Specialist
Master's Degree · $95,000
Design and implement nature-based solutions including urban forests, green infrastructure, coastal wetland restoration,…
Net Zero Strategy Manager
Master's Degree · $140,000
Develop and implement corporate net zero strategies that align business operations, supply chains, and investment…
Network Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Manages and maintains an organization's computer networks, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.…
Network Technician
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots an organization's computer networks, including hardware and software components,…
Neurodiversity & Accessibility HR Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develop and manage programs that support neurodiverse employees and ensure workplace accessibility for employees with…
Neuromarketing Researcher
Master's or Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, or Cognitive Science · $95,000
Applies neuroscience methods including EEG, eye tracking, facial coding, and biometrics to measure subconscious…
Neuroscience Researcher (Pharma)
Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neuropharmacology, or related field · $118,000
Investigates neurological disease mechanisms and develops CNS therapeutics, working across neuropharmacology,…
Neuroscientist
Doctoral or professional degree · $105,000
Neuroscientists study the nervous system to understand how the brain works, how it develops, and what goes wrong in…
Newsletter Strategist / Newsletter Growth Manager
Bachelor's in Marketing, Journalism, or Communications · $78,000
Builds and grows email newsletter audiences, developing content strategies, optimizing subscriber acquisition and…
Newsletter Writer / Substack Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism, Writing, or subject-matter expertise · $55,000
Writes and publishes independent or branded email newsletters covering niche topics, building subscriber audiences…
Next.js Full-Stack Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $140,000
Develops full-stack applications using Next.js; handles server-side rendering, API routes, and database integration.
NLP Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Linguistics / Related Field · $175,000
Develops natural language processing systems; builds text analysis and language models.
No-Code / Low-Code Developer
Associate's Degree · $133,080
Builds complex software applications using visual development platforms rather than traditional programming languages.
NOC Analyst
Associate's Degree · $70,000
Monitor the health and performance of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and applications, by identifying,…
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
High School Diploma · $79,830
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
Non-Profit Executive Director
Master's Degree · $130,000
Lead and oversee all strategic and operational aspects of a non-profit organization, ensuring its mission is achieved…
Nonprofit Consultant
Master's degree · ~$124,000
Guide non-profit organizations in strategic planning, fundraising, organizational development, and operational…
Nurse Anesthetists
Doctoral Degree · $223,210
Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist…
Nurse Educator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $80,250
Educates and trains future nursing professionals, combining clinical expertise with pedagogical skills to foster…
Nurse Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Oversees nursing staff, manages patient care units, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and standards to…
Nurse Midwives
Master's Degree · $128,790
Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May…
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic illnesses, performs physical exams, prescribes medication, and provides health…
Nurse Practitioners
Master's Degree · $129,210
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on…
Nursing Assistant Student
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,000
Assists patients with daily living activities, takes vital signs, and communicates observations to nursing staff,…
Nursing Home / Senior Living CEO
Bachelor's degree (MHA/MBA common) · $130,000
Leads a nursing home, assisted living facility, or senior living community, overseeing resident care, regulatory…
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree · $79,940
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers…
Observability / Monitoring Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $155,000
Builds and maintains observability infrastructure including distributed tracing, metrics collection, log aggregation,…
Observability Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $168,000
Implements monitoring, logging, and tracing; ensures system visibility and reliability.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent…
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $58,440
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct…
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Associate's Degree · $68,340 per year
Occupational therapy assistants help occupational therapists provide treatments and procedures to clients. They guide…
Occupational Therapists
Master's Degree · $98,340
Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living…
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Associate's Degree · $68,340
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with…
Ocean & Tidal Energy Engineer
Master's Degree · $125,000
Design and develop wave energy converters, tidal stream turbines, and ocean thermal energy conversion systems to…
Offshore Wind Project Manager
Master's Degree · $160,000
Lead the development, permitting, construction, and commissioning of offshore wind energy projects from site assessment…
Onboarding Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Design, implement, and continuously improve new employee onboarding programs that accelerate time-to-productivity,…
Onboarding Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Facilitates the smooth integration of new employees into an organization by coordinating training, paperwork, and…