Jobs with the fastest pay growth in the U.S.

Annual pay growth rate from the Shigoto Zukan model (base wage growth + labor demand + wage momentum − AI impact). (867 occupations)

Highest payPay in 10 yearsOutlookSafest from AIMost exposed to AIFastest growingFastest pay growthLargest employment
Country:United StatesJapan
#OccupationMedian payIn 10 yrsOutlookAI riskGrowth (10 yr)
1 Medical and Health Services Managers
Management & Consulting · 597K workers
$123,860 $174,700est. 73/100 65% +24.2%
1 Marriage and Family Therapists
Social Services · 67K workers
$66,940 $94,400est. 70/100 47% +13.5%
1 Community Health Workers
Social Services · 62K workers
$51,850 $73,100est. 70/100 34% +12.7%
1 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Education · 221K workers
$107,310 $151,400est. 79/100 46% +17.9%
1 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Education · 78K workers
$80,250 $113,200est. 75/100 48% +17.1%
1 Physician Assistants
Healthcare · 162K workers
$135,880 $191,700est. 72/100 39% +21.1%
1 Occupational Therapists
Healthcare · 162K workers
$100,330 $141,500est. 73/100 19% +14.8%
1 Physical Therapists
Healthcare · 267K workers
$102,760 $145,000est. 72/100 18% +11.9%
1 Speech-Language Pathologists
Healthcare · 183K workers
$97,870 $138,100est. 70/100 37% +16.6%
1 Exercise Physiologists
Healthcare · 8,560 workers
$59,460 $83,900est. 74/100 30% +12.8%
1 Therapists, All Other
Healthcare · 23K workers
$77,930 $109,900est. 86/100 15% +12.6%
1 Nurse Midwives
Healthcare · 7,920 workers
$134,040 $189,100est. 71/100 27% +11.5%
1 Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare · 323K workers
$132,300 $186,600est. 79/100 37% +41.0%
1 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Healthcare · 90K workers
$96,590 $136,200est. 66/100 38% +13.9%
1 Psychiatric Technicians
Healthcare · 157K workers
$45,130 $63,700est. 67/100 22% +22.3%
1 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Healthcare · 129K workers
$47,380 $66,800est. 67/100 16% +9.4%
1 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Healthcare · 71K workers
$45,570 $64,300est. 67/100 38% +21.4%
1 Orthotists and Prosthetists
Healthcare · 9,390 workers
$81,110 $114,400est. 74/100 22% +12.9%
1 Hearing Aid Specialists
Healthcare · 11K workers
$65,160 $91,900est. 66/100 35% +19.4%
1 Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Healthcare · 38K workers
$68,020 $95,900est. 73/100 15% +15.9%
1 Athletic Trainers
Healthcare · 30K workers
$62,520 $88,200est. 70/100 25% +12.7%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistants
Caregiving · 51K workers
$72,300 $102,000est. 80/100 15% +21.5%
1 Physical Therapist Assistants
Caregiving · 112K workers
$68,380 $96,500est. 81/100 15% +23.0%
1 Massage Therapists
Caregiving · 99K workers
$58,450 $82,400est. 76/100 18% +15.3%
1 Medical Assistants
Caregiving · 818K workers
$45,690 $64,400est. 63/100 43% +12.9%
1 Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Protective Services · 2,780 workers
$56,870 $80,200est. 79/100 18% +13.1%
1 Cooks, Restaurant
Food Service · 1.4M workers
$37,390 $52,700est. 65/100 19% +12.1%
1 Animal Caretakers
· 267K workers
$35,360 $49,900est. 65/100 27% +12.1%
1 Skincare Specialists
Beauty & Personal Care · 73K workers
$45,330 $63,900est. 73/100 12% +8.8%
1 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
Construction · 24K workers
$56,460 $79,600est. 69/100 8% +9.0%
1 Tile and Stone Setters
Construction · 36K workers
$55,690 $78,600est. 69/100 11% +9.8%
1 Electricians
Construction · 757K workers
$63,190 $89,100est. 78/100 7% +9.2%
1 Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Construction · 31K workers
$53,140 $75,000est. 78/100 10% +36.5%
1 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Manufacturing & Repair · 38K workers
$56,550 $79,800est. 71/100 22% +10.7%
1 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Manufacturing & Repair · 440K workers
$64,520 $91,000est. 74/100 26% +17.8%
1 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Manufacturing & Repair · 131K workers
$95,320 $134,500est. 73/100 20% +10.3%
1 Medical Equipment Repairers
Manufacturing & Repair · 66K workers
$61,660 $87,000est. 70/100 38% +12.6%
1 Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Manufacturing & Repair · 9,980 workers
$64,120 $90,400est. 74/100 33% +29.5%
39 Manicurists and Pedicurists
Beauty & Personal Care · 153K workers
$35,760 $50,400est. 64/100 19% +9.2%
40 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Caregiving · 127K workers
$38,150 $53,700est. 66/100 20% +9.1%
40 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Beauty & Personal Care · 306K workers
$35,790 $50,400est. 69/100 10% +7.7%
40 Construction Laborers
Construction · 1.1M workers
$47,120 $66,300est. 67/100 8% +7.3%
43 Forensic Science Technicians
Engineering & Science · 19K workers
$72,060 $101,400est. 70/100 49% +13.3%
43 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Construction · 31K workers
$49,880 $70,100est. 64/100 13% +7.8%
43 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
Manufacturing & Repair · 17K workers
$52,000 $73,200est. 69/100 25% +9.7%
46 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Sports & Fitness · 323K workers
$47,160 $66,300est. 73/100 11% +7.3%
46 Agricultural Equipment Operators
Agriculture · 28K workers
$41,730 $58,700est. 68/100 19% +8.6%
46 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Construction · 466K workers
$63,800 $89,700est. 76/100 7% +6.8%
49 Nurse Anesthetists
Healthcare · 52K workers
$236,590 $332,100est. 72/100 28% +9.7%
49 Taxi Drivers
Transportation · 41K workers
$42,100 $59,100est. 65/100 40% +11.5%
Pay and employment figures are national statistics (U.S.: BLS OEWS and Employment Projections; Japan: MHLW job tag). Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. How to read the data