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 7 of 36 for high-demand careers.
1756 careers in High-demand careers, page 7 of 36
Clinical Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,000
Clinical Researchers design and conduct studies to investigate new treatments, diagnostic tools, and medical devices.…
Clinical Specialist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Provide expert knowledge and support for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or clinical procedures to healthcare…
Clinical Supervisor
Master's Degree · $95,000
Oversees clinical staff, ensuring quality patient care, adherence to protocols, and professional development within a…
Clinical Systems Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Analyze, design, implement, and support clinical information systems to enhance patient care and streamline healthcare…
Clinical Training Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $65,000
Coordinates and manages training programs for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective skill…
Clinical Trial Assistant
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Coordinate documentation, regulatory submissions, and meetings to support clinical research teams in conducting…
Clinical Trial Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Clinical Trial Associates (CTAs) provide administrative and operational support to clinical research teams, ensuring…
Clinical Trial Manager / Director
Master's or Ph.D. in Life Sciences; MBA helpful · $135,000
Oversees the planning, execution, and management of clinical trials across multiple sites, ensuring timelines, budgets,…
Clinical Trial Statistician
Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Statistics; Master's for entry · $125,000
Designs statistical analysis plans for clinical trials, performs interim and final analyses, and interprets results to…
Cloud Administrator (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; AWS SAA/Azure Admin/GCP ACE certifications · $95,000
Manages day-to-day cloud infrastructure operations including provisioning resources, managing IAM policies, monitoring…
Cloud Architect (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $175,000
Designs and implements cloud infrastructure solutions; optimizes costs and ensures scalability and security.
Cloud Cost Optimization Analyst (FinOps)
Bachelor's in IT, Finance, or Business; FinOps Certified Practitioner · $105,000
Manages cloud financial operations, analyzing cloud spending patterns, identifying waste, implementing cost…
Cloud Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or related field · $128,000
Designs, builds, and manages cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability, security,…
Cloud ERP Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Implement, customize, and optimize cloud-based ERP systems by analyzing business requirements, configuring modules,…
Cloud Financial Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Optimizes cloud spending and financial operations for organizations, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance within…
Cloud Integration Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $125,000
Designs, implements, and manages cloud-based integration solutions, connecting disparate systems and applications to…
Cloud Migration Specialist
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; AWS Migration, Azure Migrate certifications · $118,000
Plans and executes the migration of on-premises workloads to cloud platforms, performing discovery assessments,…
Cloud Native Engineer / Kubernetes Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $160,000
Specializes in cloud-native application development and Kubernetes orchestration, building containerized microservices,…
Cloud Security Architect
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $175,000
Designs secure cloud infrastructure; implements security best practices and compliance frameworks.
Cloud Solutions Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $130,390
Designs and oversees the implementation of cloud computing strategies and architectures for organizations.
CNC Programmer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $72,000
Develops programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.…
Coastal / Marine Engineer (Civil)
Master's degree (Coastal/Ocean Engineering; PhD valued) · $105,000
Designs coastal protection structures, port facilities, breakwaters, seawalls, and shoreline restoration projects,…
Cold Chain Logistics Manager
Bachelor's in Logistics, Food Science, or Pharmaceutical Sciences · $95,000
Manages temperature-controlled supply chain operations for pharmaceuticals, food, and perishable goods, ensuring…
Colorist / Color Grader
Associate's Degree or Certificate in Color Grading · $70,000
Grades and colors raw footage for film and television. Uses color correction software to achieve desired visual tone…
Combat Sports Trainer / Boxing Coach
No formal degree required (competitive experience + coaching certifications) · $48,000
Trains fighters in boxing, MMA, kickboxing, or other combat sports, developing technique, conditioning, fight strategy,…
Commercial Banking Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $126,000
Commercial Banking Analysts provide financial advice and solutions to clients, assisting with credit products, cash…
Commercial Banking Credit Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Evaluate the creditworthiness of businesses and individuals by analyzing financial statements, market conditions, and…
Commercial Divers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $61,130
Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install…
Commissioning Technician
Associate's degree · $75,000
Commissioning technicians are responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and operational handover of…
Community Content Manager / Forum & Community Storyteller
Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, or related field · $68,000
Creates and curates content for brand communities, forums, and member platforms, fostering engagement through…
Community Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $58,000
Foster positive relationships within communities by organizing events, managing communications, and supporting…
Community Health Workers
Bachelor's Degree · $51,030
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the…
Community Manager (Online / Brand)
Bachelor's degree (Communications/Marketing) · $58,000
Builds and manages online brand communities across social platforms, forums, and owned channels, fostering engagement,…
Community Organizer
Bachelor's Degree · $58,000
Mobilizes and empowers community members to identify common problems, develop solutions, and advocate for social…
Community Outreach Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $58,000
Develops and implements strategies to engage and build relationships with community members, organizations, and…
Community Solar Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Develop community solar projects that provide clean energy access to households and businesses that cannot install…
Companion Diagnostics Scientist
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Pathology · $115,000
Develops diagnostic tests that identify patients most likely to benefit from specific targeted therapies, working at…
Compensation Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $87,000
Conducts programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employers. Evaluates job positions, determines…
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Designs, implements, and manages compensation and benefits programs to attract, motivate, and retain employees.…
Competitive Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or Intelligence Studies; MBA preferred · $85,000
Gathers, analyzes, and disseminates intelligence on competitors, market dynamics, and industry trends to support…
Compliance & Audit Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $160,000
Ensures compliance with regulations; implements audit controls and security policies.
Compliance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Ensures organizations adhere to legal and ethical standards by developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance…
Compliance Analyst - Financial Services
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Monitors financial transactions and internal processes to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal…
Compliance Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $68,000
Ensures an organization adheres to external laws and regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures. Develops…
Compositor
Bachelor's Degree in VFX or related field · $82,000
Combines multiple visual elements into final composite shots. Uses compositing software to integrate VFX, color…
Computational Biologist
Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or Computer Science · $115,000
Develops algorithms and computational tools to analyze large-scale biological data including genomics, transcriptomics,…
Computational Chemist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $180,000
Applies computational methods and theoretical chemistry principles to solve complex chemical problems, predict…
Computational Linguist
Master's Degree · $115,000
Applies computational methods to analyze and synthesize human language, developing software for natural language…
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Bachelor's Degree · $140,910
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop…
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $171,200
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems…