Future of Work
Emerging Careers Database
The new occupations forming around AI, green energy, healthcare innovation, advanced manufacturing, and future trades.
ML Research Scientist
$200k–$500k • +32% / 5yr
Skills: PyTorch, Distributed training, Research
Solar Installation Technician
$55k–$95k • +22% / 10yr
Skills: Electrical, Roofing, Safety
Wind Turbine Technician
$60k–$95k • +45% / 10yr
Skills: Hydraulics, Climb cert, Electrical
Battery Systems Engineer
$120k–$220k • +28% / 5yr
Skills: Electrochem, Thermal, BMS
Cybersecurity Analyst
$95k–$180k • +33% / 10yr
Skills: SIEM, Cloud, Incident response
Application Security Engineer
$140k–$240k • +27% / 5yr
Skills: SAST, Threat modeling
Genomics Data Scientist
$130k–$240k • +26% / 10yr
Skills: Bioinformatics, Python, Cloud
Telehealth Nurse Practitioner
$120k–$200k • +30% / 10yr
Skills: Clinical, Remote care
Medical AI Specialist
$160k–$300k • +34% / 5yr
Skills: Imaging, ML, Clinical
Robotics Maintenance Technician
$65k–$110k • +20% / 10yr
Skills: Mechatronics, PLCs
Additive Manufacturing Engineer
$95k–$170k • +24% / 5yr
Skills: CAD, Materials, DfAM
Industrial Automation Engineer
$100k–$180k • +22% / 10yr
Skills: Controls, PLCs, SCADA
EV Charging Electrician
$75k–$130k • +30% / 10yr
Skills: Electrical, HV, Permitting
Grid Modernization Technician
$80k–$135k • +25% / 10yr
Skills: Power systems, SCADA