50 Fastest-Growing Careers 2024–2034
Real BLS employment projections for 952 occupations. Find which careers are rising — then take the free career quiz to see which ones fit you.
Every career below includes median salary, projected growth rate, and annual openings sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Click any career to see its full profile including personality fit, education requirements, and what a typical day looks like.
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $53k · 3k openings/yr
+48%
Much faster than average
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $64k · 2k openings/yr
+45%
Much faster than average
Nurse Practitioners
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $132k · 41k openings/yr
+40%
Much faster than average
Nurse Anesthetists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $237k · 6k openings/yr
+38%
Much faster than average
Data Scientists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $120k · 21k openings/yr
+36%
Much faster than average
Business Intelligence Analysts
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $120k · 21k openings/yr
+36%
Much faster than average
Clinical Data Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $120k · 21k openings/yr
+36%
Much faster than average
Prompt Engineer
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k
+35%
Much faster than average
Web Administrators
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k · 42k openings/yr
+33%
Much faster than average
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k · 42k openings/yr
+33%
Much faster than average
Document Management Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k · 42k openings/yr
+33%
Much faster than average
Penetration Testers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k · 42k openings/yr
+33%
Much faster than average
Information Security Engineers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k · 42k openings/yr
+33%
Much faster than average
Digital Forensics Analysts
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k · 42k openings/yr
+33%
Much faster than average
Blockchain Engineers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k · 42k openings/yr
+33%
Much faster than average
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k · 42k openings/yr
+33%
Much faster than average
Information Technology Project Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k · 42k openings/yr
+33%
Much faster than average
AI/Machine Learning Engineer
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $81k
+33%
Much faster than average
Statisticians
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $106k · 3k openings/yr
+30%
Much faster than average
Biostatisticians
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $106k · 3k openings/yr
+30%
Much faster than average
Medical and Health Services Managers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $124k · 61k openings/yr
+29%
Much faster than average
Genetic Counselors
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $100k · 1k openings/yr
+29%
Much faster than average
Business Continuity Planners
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $83k · 89k openings/yr
+28%
Much faster than average
Sustainability Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $83k · 89k openings/yr
+28%
Much faster than average
Online Merchants
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $83k · 89k openings/yr
+28%
Much faster than average
Security Management Specialists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $83k · 89k openings/yr
+28%
Much faster than average
Physician Assistants
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $136k · 13k openings/yr
+28%
Much faster than average
Anesthesiologist Assistants
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $136k · 13k openings/yr
+28%
Much faster than average
AI Product Manager
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $175k
+28%
Much faster than average
Renewable Energy Project Engineer
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $123k
+27%
Much faster than average
Computer and Information Research Scientists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $140k · 4k openings/yr
+26%
Much faster than average
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $123k · 29k openings/yr
+25%
Much faster than average
Mechatronics Engineers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $123k · 29k openings/yr
+25%
Much faster than average
Microsystems Engineers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $123k · 29k openings/yr
+25%
Much faster than average
Photonics Engineers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $123k · 29k openings/yr
+25%
Much faster than average
Robotics Engineers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $123k · 29k openings/yr
+25%
Much faster than average
Nanosystems Engineers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $123k · 29k openings/yr
+25%
Much faster than average
Wind Energy Engineers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $123k · 29k openings/yr
+25%
Much faster than average
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $123k · 29k openings/yr
+25%
Much faster than average
Cloud Solutions Architect
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $134k
+25%
Much faster than average
Medical Science Liaison
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $94k · 2k openings/yr
+25%
Much faster than average
Astronaut
Median $49k · 0k openings/yr
+25%
Much faster than average
Climate Data Analyst
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $81k
+24%
Much faster than average
Actuaries
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $130k · 3k openings/yr
+22%
Much faster than average
DevOps Engineer
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $117k
+22%
Much faster than average
Full-Stack Developer
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $136k
+22%
Much faster than average
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $47k · 14k openings/yr
+20%
Much faster than average
Speech-Language Pathologists
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $98k · 14k openings/yr
+19%
Faster than average
Veterinarians
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $130k · 5k openings/yr
+19%
Faster than average
Physical Therapist Assistants
⭐ Bright Outlook · Median $68k · 9k openings/yr
+19%
Faster than average
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