Future Proof Your Career:
The top 18 most in demand jobs now and for the coming future and two that aren’t on any other lists! Check it out!
Here at GameChanger we’re thinking strategically about how we support both job seekers and employers. We’re also hoping to peek around the corner and get a glimpse of what’s coming. We’re big fans of being proactive and not reactive. So with that in mind, we’ve compiled this handy little list for you as you plan your future. Maybe you’re looking to launch your career or maybe you’re looking to switch fields, hopefully this list will help. As we think about how we support employers this has been really beneficial for our team to pause and conduct a deep dive on sectors we want to make sure we’re supporting both job seekers and employers. Enjoy!
1. Information Security Analyst
- Median Salary: $102,600
- Estimated job growth: 35%
- Typical educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree
2. Physician Assistant
- Median Salary: $121,530
- Estimated job growth: 28%
- Typical educational requirements: Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree
3. Information Security Analyst
- Median Salary: $102,600
- Estimated job growth: 35%
- Typical educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree
4. Data Scientist
- Median Salary: $100,910
- Estimated job growth: 36%
- Typical educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree
5. Software Developer
- Median Salary: $110,140
- Estimated job growth: 25%
- Typical educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree
6. Electrician
- Median Salary: $53,980 per year
- Estimated job growth: 8%
- Typical educational requirements: High School diploma or GED. Completion of an apprenticeship program is usually required for license.
7. Construction Manager
- Median Salary: $84,874 per year
- Estimated job growth: 8%
- Typical educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree
8. Veterinarian
- Median Salary: $120,679 per year
- Estimated job growth: 16%
- Typical educational requirements: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
9. Nurse Practitioner
- Median Salary: $120,621 per year
- Estimated job growth: 45%
- Typical educational requirements: Undergraduate and Graduate degree
10. Wind Turbine Technician
- Median Salary: $68,523 per year
- Estimated job growth: 61%
- Typical educational requirements: Postsecondary certificate or associate’s degree
11. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Specialists:
- Median Salary: $153,000
- Estimate job growth: 40%
- Typical educational requirements: Undergraduate degree
12. Solar installer
- National average salary: $62,622 per year
- Job growth outlook: 51%
- Typical educational requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
13. Database Administrator
- Median Salary: $101,510 per year
- Estimated job growth: 8%
- Typical educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree
14. Web Developer
- Median Salary: $77,030
- Estimated job growth: 30%
- Typical educational requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
15. Medical and Health Services Manager
- Median Salary: $101,340
- Estimated job growth: 28%
- Typical educational requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
16. Statistician
- Median Salary: $95,570
- Estimated job growth: 33%
- Typical educational requirements: Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree
.17. Home Health Aides & Personal Care Aides
- Median Salary: $30,180
- Estimated job growth: 22%
- Typical educational requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
18. Veterinary Technician
- Median Salary: $48,750
- Estimated job growth: 21 %
- Typical educational requirements: Associates degree
Bonus:
Entrepreneur:
Entrepreneurship is increasing. Over the next 10 years we expect to see a 6% increase in the number of startups. We know that working for someone else is not for everyone. Don’t be afraid to step out and follow your passion. You will receive a masterclass in what it takes to be successful.
Sales:
So hear me out on this one. Sales jobs are not on pace for the meteoric rise like a number of other positions on this list. Sales jobs are slowing, sales growth is expected to continue at 1%. Here’s the vital upside: Sales experience and a strong understanding of sales and sales psychology is universal and will help in any career path you end up pursuing. Life is a sale – everything is sales.
Alex Galiani
Cofounder, GameChanger