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 8 of 36 for high-demand careers.
1756 careers in High-demand careers, page 8 of 36
Computer Graphics Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS/PhD common) · $170,000
Develops rendering engines, shader programs, and graphics pipelines for games, film VFX, simulation, and real-time…
Computer Network Architects
Bachelor's Degree · $130,390
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN),…
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
High School Diploma · $65,670
Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May…
Computer Systems Analysts
Associate's Degree · $103,790
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to…
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Post-Secondary Certificate · $140,910
Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.…
Computer Vision Engineer
Master's in Computer Science / Computer Vision / Related Field · $160,000
Develops computer vision applications; builds image processing and object detection systems.
Computer Vision Engineer (Advanced)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $180,000
Develops computer vision systems; builds image processing and video analysis applications.
Concept Artist
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts or Digital Art · $85,000
Creates visual concepts and designs for characters, environments, and props. Develops visual direction for production…
Configuration Management Engineer (Ansible / Puppet / Chef)
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; Ansible/Puppet/Chef certifications · $108,000
Automates server and infrastructure configuration using configuration management tools, ensuring consistent, repeatable…
Conflict Resolution Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue, helping parties find common ground and mutual…
Construction Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Construction consultants provide expert advice and guidance on construction projects, covering aspects from planning…
Construction Equipment Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $65,000
Operates heavy machinery to move earth, materials, and other objects on construction sites, ensuring projects are…
Construction Foreman
Certificate or Vocational Training · $79,920
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers, ensuring projects are completed…
Construction Manager
Bachelor's degree (Construction Management/Civil Engineering) · $107,000
Plans, coordinates, and oversees construction projects from inception to completion, managing budgets, schedules,…
Construction Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $106,980
Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the…
Construction Project Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $106,980
Oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction projects, from initiation to execution and completion, ensuring…
Construction Project Manager (Real Estate Development)
Bachelor's in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture; PMP certification valued · $105,000
Manages the construction phase of real estate development projects, overseeing contractors, budgets, schedules, quality…
Construction Supervisor
Associate's Degree · $85,000
Oversees and manages construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to safety standards,…
Construction Worker
High School Diploma · $50,000
Constructs, maintains, and repairs buildings and infrastructure. Performs a variety of tasks involving physical labor…
Consultant, Supply Chain
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes and optimizes supply chain operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Consulting Engineer
Master's Degree · $125,000
Consulting Engineers provide expert technical advice and solutions to clients across various industries, analyzing…
Consumer Electronics Designer
Bachelor's degree (Industrial Design/Product Design) · $95,000
Designs consumer technology products including smartphones, wearables, smart home devices, and audio equipment,…
Consumer Insights Manager
Bachelor's in Marketing, Psychology, or Business; MBA preferred · $105,000
Synthesizes research from multiple sources to develop deep understanding of consumer behavior, needs, and motivations,…
Content Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Analyze digital content performance, identify trends, and deliver data-driven insights to optimize content strategy and…
Content Analytics Manager / Content Performance Analyst
Bachelor's in Marketing, Statistics, Data Analytics, or Business · $92,000
Measures and optimizes content performance across all channels, building dashboards, attribution models, and reporting…
Content Creator
Bachelor's Degree · $116,615
Develops and produces engaging digital content across various platforms to connect brands with their target audience,…
Content Creator / Digital Content Producer
No formal requirement (portfolio-based) · $55,000
Creates multi-format digital content (video, graphics, blog posts, social posts) for brands or personal channels,…
Content Designer
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Designs user-facing content and messaging for digital products. Creates microcopy, help text, error messages, and…
Content Director
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Oversees the creation, strategy, and distribution of all content for an organization, managing content teams, ensuring…
Content Distribution Manager / Syndication Specialist
Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, or Digital Media · $82,000
Maximizes content reach and engagement by managing distribution across owned, earned, and paid channels, developing…
Content Localization Manager / Multilingual Content Strategist
Bachelor's in Linguistics, International Business, Marketing, or Communications; multilingual fluency essential · $85,000
Manages the adaptation of content for global markets, overseeing translation, transcreation, and cultural adaptation…
Content Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Develops and executes content strategies to attract, engage, and retain target audiences. Oversees content creation,…
Content Marketing Manager
Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or English · $88,000
Plans, produces, and distributes content across blogs, social media, email, and gated assets to drive brand awareness,…
Content Marketing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Develops and executes content strategies to attract, engage, and retain target audiences, driving brand awareness and…
Content Operations Manager (ContentOps)
Bachelor's in Marketing, Business, or Information Science · $95,000
Designs and optimizes the systems, workflows, and technology stack that power content production at scale, managing…
Content Repurposing Specialist / Multimedia Content Adapter
Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, or Media; multimedia skills valued · $62,000
Transforms existing content assets into multiple formats and channels — turning blog posts into videos, podcasts into…
Continuous Improvement Manager
Bachelor's degree · $105,000
Drive process optimization by leading Lean Six Sigma initiatives, managing improvement projects, and training teams to…
Contract Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $78,233
Manages and reviews business contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, and mitigating potential risks.…
Control Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $148,000
Designs, develops, and maintains systems that control dynamic environments, automating machinery and optimizing…
Controls Engineer (Mechanical Systems)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering) · $98,000
Designs and programs control systems for mechanical and electromechanical equipment including PLCs, motion controllers,…
Conversational UX Designer (Voice / Chatbot)
Bachelor's degree (Linguistics/HCI/Design) · $115,000
Designs conversational interfaces for voice assistants, chatbots, and AI agents, crafting dialogue flows, personality,…
Conversion Copywriter / Direct Response Copywriter
Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, or English; CRO certifications valued; portfolio of results essential · $85,000
Writes persuasive, data-driven copy optimized for conversions — landing pages, sales pages, email sequences, and ads —…
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Specialist
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Analytics/Psychology) · $78,000
Optimizes website and landing page conversion rates through A/B testing, user behavior analysis, heatmapping, and…
Cooks, Restaurant
High School Diploma · $36,830
Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep…
Coroners
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the…
Corporate Communications Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Develops and implements communication strategies to maintain a positive public image for an organization, managing…
Corporate Development Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $140,000
A Corporate Development Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic initiatives such as…
Corporate Finance Advisor
Bachelor's in Finance / Business / Economics · $165,000
Provides strategic financial advisory services to corporations on capital structure, financing, and corporate…
Corporate Finance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes financial data to guide strategic business decisions, optimize capital structure, and manage corporate…
Corporate Finance Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Advise clients on financial strategies, capital raising, mergers, and acquisitions.