Jobs with the fastest pay growth in the U.S.(from #251)

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)
245 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
· 25K workers
$55,010 $74,900est. 59/100 26% +3.0%
245 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Manufacturing & Repair · 198K workers
$34,890 $47,500est. 51/100 35% +4.3%
253 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Healthcare · 230K workers
$80,110 $109,000est. 54/100 40% +5.0%
253 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $44,040 $59,900est. 57/100 20% +2.0%
253 First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
· 103K workers
$48,560 $66,000est. 57/100 43% +5.3%
253 Helpers--Electricians
Construction · 64K workers
$42,670 $58,000est. 50/100 11% +0.6%
253 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Aviation · 104K workers
$232,140 $315,800est. 74/100 53% +8.3%
253 Ship Engineers
Transportation · 8,400 workers
$109,530 $149,000est. 67/100 25% +2.7%
259 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Engineering & Science · 35K workers
$55,090 $74,900est. 65/100 51% +6.9%
259 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Healthcare · 63K workers
$74,310 $101,000est. 52/100 33% +3.7%
259 Genetic Counselors
Healthcare · 3,740 workers
$100,040 $135,900est. 65/100 57% +10.4%
259 Nursing Assistants
Caregiving · 1.4M workers
$42,260 $57,400est. 53/100 26% +2.6%
259 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Food Service · 441K workers
$37,450 $50,900est. 51/100 27% +2.8%
259 Animal Breeders
Agriculture · 1,330 workers
$51,130 $69,400est. 59/100 29% +3.0%
259 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Construction · 52K workers
$49,450 $67,200est. 46/100 19% +1.5%
259 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Manufacturing & Repair · 48K workers
$74,340 $101,000est. 58/100 37% +4.3%
267 Training and Development Specialists
Management & Consulting · 458K workers
$69,280 $94,000est. 66/100 58% +10.8%
267 Engineers, All Other
Engineering & Science · 154K workers
$122,930 $166,800est. 57/100 35% +3.7%
267 Agricultural Technicians
Engineering & Science · 15K workers
$49,630 $67,300est. 62/100 46% +5.4%
267 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Education · 94K workers
$78,620 $106,700est. 63/100 25% +2.2%
267 Emergency Medicine Physicians
Healthcare · 33K workers
$335,550 $455,500est. 62/100 31% +3.2%
267 Tour Guides and Escorts — —est. 58/100 37% —
267 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Construction · 20K workers
$70,070 $95,100est. 47/100 20% +1.5%
267 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Manufacturing & Repair · 618K workers
$79,860 $108,300est. 58/100 38% +4.1%
267 Motorcycle Mechanics
Manufacturing & Repair · 14K workers
$48,580 $65,900est. 55/100 24% +2.1%
267 Medical Appliance Technicians
Manufacturing & Repair · 11K workers
$48,030 $65,200est. 55/100 33% +3.5%
267 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Transportation · 159K workers
$59,050 $80,100est. 57/100 38% +4.1%
267 Aircraft Service Attendants
Transportation · 31K workers
$40,450 $54,900est. 52/100 47% +5.6%
279 Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Social Services · 22K workers
$52,100 $70,600est. 64/100 33% +3.3%
279 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Education · 150K workers
$77,640 $105,200est. 57/100 25% +2.0%
279 General Internal Medicine Physicians
Healthcare · 67K workers
$256,560 $347,800est. 62/100 38% +4.0%
279 Psychiatric Aides
Caregiving · 36K workers
$44,910 $60,900est. 51/100 24% +1.9%
279 Funeral Attendants
· 31K workers
$35,680 $48,400est. 51/100 29% +2.6%
279 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
· 60K workers
$41,600 $56,400est. 66/100 — +5.9%
279 Helpers--Roofers
Construction · 6,030 workers
$44,160 $59,900est. 46/100 11% −0.1%
279 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Manufacturing & Repair · 6,940 workers
$84,890 $115,100est. 59/100 47% +5.4%
279 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Manufacturing & Repair · 159K workers
$48,250 $65,400est. 49/100 28% +2.5%
279 Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
Transportation · 1,120 workers
$56,360 $76,400est. 57/100 40% +4.4%
289 Special Education Teachers, All Other
Education · 34K workers
$76,580 $103,700est. 52/100 25% +1.9%
289 Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other
Education · 119K workers
$50,890 $68,900est. 55/100 25% +1.8%
289 Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
Entertainment · 7,920 workers
— —est. 61/100 38% +3.8%
289 Opticians, Dispensing
Healthcare · 74K workers
$47,260 $64,000est. 49/100 40% +4.2%
289 Cargo and Freight Agents
Logistics · 98K workers
$52,260 $70,800est. 55/100 51% +6.2%
289 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Manufacturing & Repair · 290K workers
$61,770 $83,700est. 54/100 36% +3.6%
289 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
Logistics · 9,780 workers
$61,770 $83,700est. 58/100 41% +4.3%
289 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
Logistics · 147K workers
$49,690 $67,300est. 51/100 26% +2.1%
297 Facilities Managers
Management & Consulting · 156K workers
$106,660 $144,400est. 66/100 44% +4.6%
297 Social and Community Service Managers
Management & Consulting · 209K workers
$80,390 $108,800est. 66/100 53% +7.2%
297 Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Social Services · 393K workers
$59,550 $80,600est. 58/100 43% +4.4%
297 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
Education · 17K workers
$72,990 $98,700est. 53/100 25% +1.6%
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