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 6 of 36 for high-demand careers.
1756 careers in High-demand careers, page 6 of 36
Chief Scientific Officer (Longevity Startup)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Leads scientific research and development efforts in a startup focused on extending human lifespan and healthspan.…
Chief Storyteller / Chief Content Officer
Bachelor's in Communications, Journalism, or Marketing; MBA or Master's valued; 12+ years experience · $185,000
Serves as the organization's senior narrative leader, defining the overarching brand story, aligning content with…
Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) / VP of Supply Chain
Bachelor's degree (MBA/MS in Supply Chain common) · $225,000
Leads the end-to-end supply chain strategy including procurement, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and supplier…
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
Master's degree (Environmental Science/MBA/Sustainability) · $220,000
Leads an organization's sustainability and ESG strategy, overseeing carbon reduction, ESG reporting, sustainable supply…
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Startup/Scale-up
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering (MS common) · $280,000
Sets the technical vision and strategy for a technology company, leading engineering teams, making architecture…
Child Care Worker
High School Diploma · $35,000
Nurtures and supervises children in various settings, ensuring their safety, well-being, and developmental growth…
Child Development Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $60,000
Assess developmental needs and create intervention plans for children from birth to adolescence, providing support to…
Child Life Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $58,000
Child Life Specialists help children and their families cope with the challenges of hospitalization, illness, and…
Chiropractors
Doctoral Degree · $79,000
Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment…
Chronobiologist / Circadian Rhythm Researcher
Ph.D. in Chronobiology, Neuroscience, or Molecular Biology · $88,000
Studies biological rhythms and circadian clocks in organisms, investigating how internal timing systems regulate…
CI/CD Pipeline Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT; Jenkins/GitHub Actions/GitLab CI experience · $115,000
Designs and maintains continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment…
Cinematographer / Director of Photography
Bachelor's Degree in Film or Photography · $90,000
Plans and executes visual cinematography for film and television. Manages camera work, lighting design, and visual…
Circular Economy Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Design and implement circular economy strategies that minimise waste, extend product lifecycles, and create closed-loop…
Circular Economy Specialist
Master's Degree · $100,000
Develop and implement circular economy strategies that eliminate waste, keep materials in use, and regenerate natural…
Citizen Journalism Coordinator / UGC News Editor
Bachelor's in Journalism or Communications · $55,000
Manages user-generated content and citizen journalism contributions for news organizations, verifying amateur footage,…
Civil Engineering Technician
Associate's Degree · $64,200
Assists civil engineers in planning, designing, and overseeing construction projects, ensuring technical specifications…
Claims Adjuster
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Investigates insurance claims to determine the extent of an insurance company's liability and negotiate settlements.…
Clean Energy Lobbyist
Master's Degree · $130,000
Advocate for clean energy policies, incentives, and regulatory frameworks at federal, state, and local levels on behalf…
Climate Adaptation Planner
Master's Degree · $95,000
Develop climate resilience and adaptation plans for municipalities, counties, and regional agencies to reduce…
Climate Communications Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develop and execute strategic communications programs that translate complex climate science, sustainability data, and…
Climate Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $100,000
Research and analyze climate and energy policy issues to inform legislative advocacy, regulatory strategy, and…
Climate Risk Analyst
Master's Degree · $125,000
Assess and quantify physical and transition climate risks for corporations, financial institutions, and asset managers…
Climate Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $95,000
Analyzes complex environmental data and develops models to understand climate patterns and predict future changes,…
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $95,830
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and…
Clinical Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $45,000
Assists healthcare professionals in various clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient patient flow and…
Clinical Bioinformatician
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Genomics · $105,000
Analyzes genomic and molecular data in clinical settings to support precision medicine, variant interpretation,…
Clinical Data Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $125,770
Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.
Clinical Data Scientist / Clinical Programmer (SAS)
Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics, Computer Science, or Life Sciences · $100,000
Develops and validates SAS programs for clinical trial data analysis, creating SDTM/ADaM datasets, tables, listings,…
Clinical Director
Master's Degree · $120,000
Oversees clinical operations, manages personnel and resources, and ensures regulatory compliance within a healthcare…
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000 - $95,000
Review medical records and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate, complete clinical documentation…
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Review medical records to ensure accurate and complete documentation reflecting patient severity of illness and…
Clinical Geneticist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $174,000
Diagnoses and manages patients with genetic conditions, providing comprehensive medical care and counseling. Integrates…
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Bachelor's in Health Informatics, Nursing, or IT; Master's preferred · $95,000
Bridges clinical knowledge and information technology, designing and implementing clinical decision support systems,…
Clinical Mass Spectrometry Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mass spectrometry equipment in a clinical laboratory, while developing, validating,…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Master's Degree · $115,000
Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, clinic, or…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Critical Care)
Master's Degree · $110,000
Provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Critical Care, leading…
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Maternal-Child Health)
Master's Degree · $105,000
Provide advanced nursing care, consultation, education, research, and leadership to women, children, and families…
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Master's Degree · $92,120
Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice,…
Clinical Operations Manager
Bachelor's in Life Sciences; Master's preferred · $110,000
Manages day-to-day operations of clinical trials including vendor management, site activation, enrollment tracking, and…
Clinical Outcomes Assessor
Ph.D. in Psychology, Health Services Research, or Psychometrics · $95,000
Develops and validates clinical outcome assessments (COAs) including patient-reported outcomes, clinician-reported…
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $125,000
Optimize medication therapy and deliver advanced pharmaceutical care in specialized areas such as critical care,…
Clinical Pharmacologist
M.D. or Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology; M.D./Ph.D. preferred · $155,000
Studies how drugs interact with the human body in clinical settings, designing early-phase clinical trials,…
Clinical Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Oversees clinical trials from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulations, and timelines.…
Clinical Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $106,600
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats individuals with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, providing professional…
Clinical Quality Assurance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensure compliance of clinical trials and research studies with regulatory guidelines, ethical standards, and internal…
Clinical Quality Auditor (GCP)
Bachelor's in Life Sciences; Master's preferred · $95,000
Conducts audits of clinical trial sites, CROs, and internal processes to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice,…
Clinical Research Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $60,000
Assists in the conduct of clinical trials, including data collection, patient recruitment, and regulatory…
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) / Monitor
Bachelor's in Life Sciences; Master's preferred · $82,000
Conducts on-site and remote monitoring of clinical trial sites to ensure protocol adherence, data integrity, and…
Clinical Research Coordinator (Ophthalmology)
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Coordinate and oversee ophthalmology clinical trials by managing patient recruitment, data collection, regulatory…
Clinical Research Scientist
Master's Degree · $115,000
Designs, executes, and manages clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new medical treatments. Analyzes…