Jobs with the fastest pay growth in the U.S.(from #51)

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)
51 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
· 31K workers
$61,560 $86,300est. 67/100 61% +19.4%
52 Veterinarians
Healthcare · 84K workers
$130,100 $182,200est. 72/100 29% +9.4%
52 Audiologists
Healthcare · 14K workers
$95,780 $134,100est. 65/100 40% +11.0%
52 Flight Attendants
Aviation · 132K workers
$63,580 $89,100est. 70/100 25% +8.8%
55 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
· 141K workers
$90,150 $126,200est. 73/100 60% +18.5%
56 Respiratory Therapists
Healthcare · 140K workers
$82,280 $115,000est. 64/100 26% +8.5%
56 Dental Hygienists
Healthcare · 223K workers
$98,100 $137,200est. 68/100 22% +8.0%
56 Medical Equipment Preparers
Caregiving · 77K workers
$47,700 $66,700est. 64/100 40% +10.8%
59 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Manufacturing & Repair · 410K workers
$61,010 $85,200est. 69/100 43% +10.9%
60 Acupuncturists
Healthcare · 7,830 workers
$76,040 $106,100est. 75/100 29% +8.6%
60 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Protective Services · 158K workers
$33,580 $46,900est. 64/100 8% +5.5%
60 Roofers
Construction · 135K workers
$55,440 $77,400est. 65/100 7% +5.3%
60 Fence Erectors
Construction · 24K workers
$47,980 $66,900est. 62/100 9% +5.6%
64 Shampooers
Beauty & Personal Care · 8,070 workers
$32,600 $45,500est. 64/100 10% +5.6%
64 Rock Splitters, Quarry
Construction · 3,320 workers
$48,740 $68,000est. 65/100 11% +5.8%
66 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Social Services · 133K workers
$60,280 $83,900est. 69/100 43% +10.3%
66 Chiropractors
Healthcare · 40K workers
$79,200 $110,300est. 68/100 32% +8.7%
66 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
Beauty & Personal Care · 2,340 workers
$97,150 $135,300est. 81/100 15% +6.1%
69 Counselors, All Other
Social Services · 29K workers
$50,860 $70,800est. 74/100 15% +5.9%
69 Paramedics
Healthcare · 101K workers
$60,600 $84,400est. 58/100 13% +5.7%
69 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Healthcare · 183K workers
$50,290 $70,000est. 61/100 15% +5.9%
69 Stockers and Order Fillers
Logistics · 2.8M workers
$37,330 $51,900est. 61/100 35% +8.9%
73 Healthcare Social Workers
Social Services · 188K workers
$67,880 $94,300est. 70/100 34% +8.5%
73 Coaches and Scouts
Sports & Fitness · 249K workers
$47,320 $65,800est. 72/100 18% +6.1%
73 Emergency Medical Technicians
Healthcare · 181K workers
$44,470 $61,800est. 60/100 15% +5.8%
73 Insulation Workers, Mechanical
Construction · 26K workers
$58,340 $81,100est. 58/100 11% +5.1%
73 Avionics Technicians
Manufacturing & Repair · 19K workers
$82,280 $114,400est. 69/100 39% +9.4%
73 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Manufacturing & Repair · 177K workers
$65,510 $91,100est. 68/100 21% +6.7%
79 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Social Services · 108K workers
$56,730 $78,800est. 71/100 15% +5.5%
79 Dermatologists
Healthcare · 11K workers
$328,730 $456,700est. 72/100 23% +6.8%
79 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other
Healthcare · 29K workers
$115,210 $160,000est. 70/100 15% +5.5%
79 Surgical Assistants
Healthcare · 22K workers
$66,800 $92,800est. 62/100 19% +6.1%
79 Dental Assistants
Caregiving · 388K workers
$48,070 $66,800est. 67/100 27% +7.4%
79 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
Caregiving · 110K workers
$48,430 $67,300est. 70/100 10% +4.8%
79 Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
Construction · 24K workers
$109,910 $152,700est. 71/100 16% +5.7%
86 Chefs and Head Cooks
Food Service · 200K workers
$62,470 $86,600est. 72/100 24% +6.6%
86 Tree Trimmers and Pruners $50,960 $70,700est. 70/100 8% +4.2%
86 Mechanical Door Repairers
Manufacturing & Repair · 27K workers
$55,720 $77,300est. 58/100 22% +6.4%
86 Driver/Sales Workers
Transportation · 409K workers
$38,770 $53,800est. 58/100 32% +7.9%
90 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other
Healthcare · 35K workers
$65,790 $91,200est. 62/100 15% +5.1%
90 Paperhangers
Construction · 1,570 workers
$52,140 $72,300est. 67/100 9% +4.3%
90 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Manufacturing & Repair · 21K workers
$103,020 $142,800est. 70/100 45% +9.7%
93 Data Scientists
AI & Data · 262K workers
$120,230 $166,500est. 65/100 73% +34.6%
93 Recreational Therapists
Healthcare · 15K workers
$61,960 $85,800est. 68/100 14% +4.8%
93 Surgical Technologists
Healthcare · 117K workers
$64,650 $89,600est. 58/100 15% +5.0%
93 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Food Service · 543K workers
$33,980 $47,100est. 59/100 17% +5.3%
93 Segmental Pavers — —est. 71/100 9% —
93 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Manufacturing & Repair · 86K workers
$60,070 $83,200est. 66/100 27% +6.8%
93 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
Manufacturing & Repair · 3,020 workers
$45,990 $63,700est. 58/100 20% +5.8%
100 Cardiologists
Healthcare · 17K workers
$496,010 $686,400est. 71/100 15% +4.8%
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