High-demand careers for the next decade
Two thousand one hundred and eighty-seven 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 43 of 44 for high-demand careers.
2187 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 43 of 44
Venture Capital Partner (Life Sciences)
Doctorate or MBA with relevant scientific background · $250,000
Identify, evaluate, and invest in promising biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and digital health…
Venture Capitalist
Master's Degree · $200,000
Identifies and invests in high-growth potential startups, providing capital and strategic guidance in exchange for…
Venture Capitalist (VC)
Master's Degree · $250,000
Identifies, evaluates, and invests in high-growth potential startups, providing capital and strategic guidance to help…
Venture Partner
Master's degree or higher, often MBA or PhD, combined with extensive relevant experience. · $250,000
Leverage industry expertise, network, and operational experience to identify investment opportunities, conduct due…
Venture Studio / Startup Studio CEO
Bachelor's degree (MBA/serial entrepreneurship experience) · $250,000
Leads a venture studio or startup studio, co-founding and building multiple startups simultaneously, providing shared…
Veterans & Military Hiring Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,000
Develop and manage programs that attract, recruit, and support the transition of military veterans into civilian…
Veterinarians
Doctoral Degree · $125,510
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and…
Veterinary Assistant
High School Diploma · $37,320
Assists veterinarians and veterinary technicians with the daily operations of a veterinary practice, handling routine…
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
High School Diploma · $37,320
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and…
Veterinary Technician
Associate's Degree · $43,000
Assists veterinarians with medical procedures, animal care, and client education, ensuring the well-being of animal…
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
High School Diploma · $45,980
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals.…
VFX Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $77,000
A VFX artist creates digital simulations and procedural workflows based on real-world elements or supernatural concepts…
VFX Producer
Bachelor's Degree in Film, Business, or VFX · $95,000
Manages VFX production schedules, budgets, and team coordination. Oversees VFX pipeline and ensures quality delivery on…
VFX Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or Film · $140,000
Oversees all visual effects work on productions. Manages VFX teams, coordinates with other departments, and ensures VFX…
VFX Technical Director
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Develops tools, scripts, and workflows to support visual effects production, troubleshooting technical issues and…
Video Game Designers
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character…
Videographer
Associate's or Bachelor's in Film, Media Production, or related field · $55,000
Plans, shoots, and edits video content for corporate, commercial, documentary, or social media purposes, managing…
Virologist
Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, or Immunology · $105,000
Studies viruses and their interactions with host organisms, researching viral pathogenesis, evolution, diagnostics, and…
Virtual Production Specialist
Bachelor's Degree in VFX, Film, or Engineering · $120,000
Manages real-time rendering and virtual production technologies on set. Operates LED volumes and real-time VFX systems.
Virtual Production Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Oversee the integration of virtual production technologies and workflows into film, television, and media projects by…
Virtual Staging Specialist / 3D Tour Creator
Certificate or Associate's in 3D Design, Interior Design, or Digital Media · $55,000
Creates virtual staging, 3D property tours, and digital renderings for real estate listings, using software to furnish…
Visual Designer
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $100,000
Creates visual identity and branding for digital products. Designs graphics, illustrations, typography, and color…
Visual Development Artist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Visual Development Artists create the visual style and aesthetic for animated films, video games, and other media. They…
Visual Effects Artist (VFX)
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or Computer Science · $95,000
Creates visual effects for film, television, and digital media. Develops complex effects including particle systems,…
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or Film · $135,000
Supervises visual effects work on set and in post-production. Coordinates with cinematography and other departments.
Voice of Customer Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $88,000
Collects, analyzes, and interprets customer feedback to identify trends and insights for product and service…
Voice Over Artist Commercial Animation
Associate's Degree · $64,478
Lends vocal talent to commercials, animated features, and other media projects.
Volumetric Capture Specialist
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's in VFX or Engineering · $110,000
Captures and processes volumetric data for 3D reconstruction. Creates volumetric content for immersive media.
VP Engineering
Master's Degree · $280,000
Leads and scales engineering organizations, setting technical vision and strategy to deliver innovative products.…
VP of Communications
Bachelor's Degree · $180,000
Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to enhance brand reputation, manage public relations, and…
VP of Content
Master's degree · $150,000
Leads the content strategy, creation, and distribution for an organization, overseeing content teams and ensuring…
VP of Customer Success
Master's degree · $180,000
Leads the customer success department, developing strategies to maximize customer retention, satisfaction, and loyalty.…
VP of Design
Bachelor's Degree or Design Certification · $330,000
Leads design organization at executive level, setting company-wide design vision and strategy. Reports to C-level,…
VP of Development
Master's Degree · $220,000
Lead and oversee all development initiatives, including fundraising strategies, product lifecycles, and software…
VP of HR
Master's Degree · $240,000
Oversees all aspects of human resources, including talent management, workforce planning, employee relations,…
VP of Marketing
Bachelor's Degree · $180,000
The Vice President of Marketing is a senior executive responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing…
VP of Medical Affairs
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $234,804
Directs medical affairs activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and high…
VP of Operations
Master's Degree · $180,000
Oversees and optimizes organizational operational processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability…
VP of Partnerships / Head of Alliances
Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) · $260,000
Leads the company's partnership and alliance strategy, managing relationships with strategic technology partners, ISVs,…
VP of People
Master's Degree · $260,000
Lead the entire people function at a high-growth technology company or startup, developing and executing the people…
VP of Product
Bachelor's Degree · $320,000
Leads entire product organization, setting company-wide product vision and strategy. Reports to C-level, manages…
VP of Programs
Master's Degree · $180,000
Oversee the strategic planning, development, and execution of an organization's programs, ensuring alignment with…
VP of Talent
Master's degree · $180,000
Lead the development and execution of the organization's talent strategy, overseeing talent acquisition, development,…
Vue.js Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $118,000
Develops web applications using Vue.js framework; builds reactive UIs and manages component architecture.
Vulnerability Management Analyst
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or IT; CompTIA Security+, Qualys/Tenable certifications · $88,000
Manages the enterprise vulnerability management program, conducting regular scans, prioritizing findings by risk,…
Vulnerability Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Discover, analyse, and document security vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and network systems through reverse…
Warehouse Automation Engineer
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Robotics · $105,000
Designs, implements, and maintains automated warehouse systems including robotics, conveyor systems, AS/RS, and AGVs to…
Warehouse Management System (WMS) Analyst
Bachelor's in Information Systems, Supply Chain, or Computer Science · $82,000
Configures, maintains, and optimizes warehouse management systems to improve operational efficiency, troubleshoot…
Warehouse Robotics Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Install, maintain, and repair automated warehouse systems including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), conveyor systems,…
Waste Management & Recycling Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $62,000
Coordinate waste reduction, recycling, composting, and hazardous waste management programs for municipalities,…