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 44 of 44 for high-demand careers.
2187 careers in High-demand careers for the next decade, page 44 of 44
Waste Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Develop and implement waste reduction, recycling, and waste management programmes for organisations, municipalities,…
Watchmaker (Independent)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $65,000
Design, assemble, and service mechanical watch movements from scratch or from components, producing independent watch…
Watchmaker and Watch Repair Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,000
Service, repair, and restore mechanical and quartz watches in a specialist watch repair workshop or luxury watch…
Water Borehole Driller and Hydrogeologist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,000
Drill water boreholes for private water supplies, groundwater monitoring, and geothermal energy systems, combining…
Water Quality Scientist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Monitor, analyze, and develop solutions for water quality challenges in rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal…
Water Resource Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Design and manage water supply, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure projects to ensure sustainable water resource…
Water Resource Manager
Master's Degree · $130,000
Manage water resources to ensure sustainable supply, quality, and distribution for communities, agriculture, and…
Water Resources Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil Engineering; Master's valued) · $95,000
Plans and designs water supply, stormwater management, flood control, and watershed systems, using hydrology and…
Waterproofing Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,000
Design and install below-ground and above-ground waterproofing systems for basements, tunnels, roofs, and…
Wealth Management Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Support financial advisors in managing client portfolios, developing financial plans, and providing investment advice.
Wealth Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Advise clients on financial planning, investments, and other financial services. Help individuals and organizations…
Web Administrators
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality…
Web3 Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $165,000
Develops decentralized web applications; builds on blockchain platforms and protocols.
Web3 Full-Stack Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $152,000
Develops full-stack Web3 applications; integrates blockchain with frontend and backend systems.
Wedding Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $60,000
Design and coordinate all aspects of wedding events, from venue selection and vendor management to day-of logistics,…
Wellness Coach
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Guides individuals in developing and implementing personalized plans to improve their overall health and well-being,…
Wetland Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,000
Conduct wetland delineations, functional assessments, and mitigation banking analyses to support permitting for…
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level,…
Wildland Firefighter
High school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require an Associate's degree or specialized certifications. · $55,000
Wildland firefighters are specialized emergency responders who combat wildfires in forests, grasslands, and other…
Wildlife Rehabilitator
Master's Degree · $76,886
Cares for injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat.
Wind Energy Project Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Originate, develop, and advance onshore wind energy projects from site identification through financial close and…
Wind Power Forecasting Analyst
Master's Degree · $115,000
Develop and maintain statistical and machine learning models to forecast wind energy production for grid operators,…
Wind Turbine Design Engineer
Master's Degree · $130,000
Design and optimize wind turbine components including blades, nacelles, towers, and drivetrains to maximize energy…
Wind Turbine Service Technician
Associate's Degree · $61,770
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbines to ensure safe and efficient electricity generation. Climb…
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $62,580
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving…
Wind Turbine Technician
Associate's Degree · $70,000
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain wind turbines, often working at significant heights.
Wind Turbine Technician (Offshore)
Associate's Degree · $90,000
Maintain, inspect, and repair offshore wind turbines, performing scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs on complex…
Winemaker
Master's Degree · $59,898
Oversees the entire winemaking process, from grape harvesting to bottling.
Wireless Network Engineer (Wi-Fi / RF)
Bachelor's in IT or Electrical Engineering; CWNA/CWDP/CWSP certifications · $92,000
Designs and manages enterprise wireless networks, conducting RF site surveys, deploying access points, optimizing…
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Master's Degree · $120,000
Provides comprehensive primary and specialized healthcare services to women across the lifespan, focusing on…
Workforce Planning Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Develop and maintain workforce planning models that forecast talent supply and demand, identify skills gaps, and inform…
Workplace Wellbeing Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Design and manage comprehensive employee wellbeing programs covering physical health, mental health, financial…
Wound Care Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Assess, treat, and manage various types of wounds, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Yoga Instructor
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,000
Teach yoga classes to individuals and groups, guiding students through asana sequences, breathwork, and mindfulness…
Youth Mentor
Bachelor's Degree · $48,000
Provides guidance, support, and positive role modeling to young individuals, helping them develop life skills, achieve…
YouTube Channel Manager / YouTube Strategist
No formal requirement (experience-based) · $62,000
Manages YouTube channel strategy including content planning, SEO optimization, thumbnail design, audience growth,…
Zero Waste Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $88,000
Develop and manage comprehensive zero waste programs for municipalities, universities, sports venues, and corporate…