Jobs with the fastest pay growth in the U.S.(from #301)

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)
297 Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Healthcare · 21K workers
$292,910 $396,400est. 59/100 25% +1.7%
297 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
· 122K workers
$32,910 $44,500est. 47/100 20% +0.9%
297 Recreation Workers
· 331K workers
$36,560 $49,500est. 58/100 42% +4.3%
297 Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Manufacturing & Repair · 8,720 workers
$92,460 $125,100est. 57/100 26% +1.8%
297 Food Processing Workers, All Other
Manufacturing & Repair · 65K workers
$39,680 $53,700est. 55/100 50% +5.5%
297 Subway and Streetcar Operators
Transportation · 10K workers
$86,380 $116,900est. 55/100 39% +3.7%
297 Transportation Workers, All Other
Transportation · 14K workers
$45,650 $61,800est. 56/100 40% +4.0%
308 Funeral Home Managers $78,790 $106,500est. 66/100 43% +4.1%
308 Industrial Engineers
Engineering & Science · 366K workers
$102,440 $138,500est. 63/100 62% +12.4%
308 Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Education · 30K workers
$64,830 $87,700est. 50/100 31% +2.4%
308 Pediatricians, General
Healthcare · 39K workers
$210,040 $284,000est. 57/100 25% +1.5%
308 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Healthcare · 648K workers
$64,400 $87,100est. 51/100 35% +3.0%
308 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Protective Services · 81K workers
$55,940 $75,600est. 50/100 40% +3.7%
308 First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $49,100 $66,400est. 56/100 36% +3.2%
308 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $46,340 $62,700est. 51/100 41% +3.9%
308 Travel Guides — —est. 48/100 42% —
308 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Manufacturing & Repair · 36K workers
$47,880 $64,700est. 49/100 31% +2.3%
318 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Engineering & Science · 60K workers
$78,350 $105,800est. 59/100 35% +2.8%
318 Dietetic Technicians
Healthcare · 32K workers
$37,640 $50,800est. 50/100 35% +2.7%
318 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Manufacturing & Repair · 416K workers
$53,750 $72,600est. 50/100 33% +2.4%
318 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Manufacturing & Repair · 379K workers
$43,220 $58,400est. 49/100 44% +4.1%
318 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Transportation · 2.1M workers
$58,640 $79,200est. 53/100 42% +3.8%
323 Information Security Analysts
IT & Software · 191K workers
$129,180 $174,300est. 63/100 77% +21.0%
323 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Engineering & Science · 172K workers
$103,410 $139,500est. 64/100 63% +12.6%
323 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors — —est. 58/100 44% —
323 Mental Health Counselors — —est. 64/100 45% —
323 Special Education Teachers, Elementary School — —est. 59/100 44% —
323 Radiation Therapists
Healthcare · 17K workers
$105,310 $142,100est. 53/100 36% +2.8%
323 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,510 $47,900est. 48/100 22% +0.6%
323 Helpers--Carpenters
Construction · 22K workers
$43,780 $59,100est. 47/100 7% −1.7%
323 Millwrights
Manufacturing & Repair · 40K workers
$65,700 $88,600est. 50/100 24% +0.9%
323 Team Assemblers — —est. 45/100 45% —
323 Butchers and Meat Cutters
Manufacturing & Repair · 136K workers
$40,140 $54,200est. 47/100 34% +2.4%
323 Slaughterers and Meat Packers
Manufacturing & Repair · 70K workers
$40,130 $54,200est. 46/100 31% +2.0%
323 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Manufacturing & Repair · 28K workers
$78,620 $106,000est. 62/100 39% +3.1%
336 Education Administrators, All Other $95,200 $128,300est. 53/100 30% +1.6%
336 Clergy
Social Services · 57K workers
$60,810 $82,000est. 65/100 35% +2.4%
336 Media and Communication Workers, All Other
Writing & Media · 20K workers
$73,620 $99,300est. 60/100 45% +3.9%
336 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Construction · 42K workers
$53,340 $71,900est. 46/100 13% −0.9%
340 Emergency Management Directors $93,330 $125,700est. 61/100 46% +3.9%
340 Physical Scientists, All Other
Engineering & Science · 22K workers
$122,570 $165,000est. 53/100 35% +2.1%
340 Podiatrists
Healthcare · 9,680 workers
$160,300 $215,800est. 56/100 34% +2.0%
340 Residential Advisors
· 85K workers
$42,240 $56,900est. 53/100 44% +3.5%
340 Home Appliance Repairers
Manufacturing & Repair · 32K workers
$50,990 $68,700est. 46/100 33% +1.9%
340 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Logistics · 774K workers
$46,420 $62,500est. 43/100 30% +1.5%
340 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Logistics · 3.0M workers
$40,240 $54,200est. 45/100 33% +1.8%
347 Lodging Managers
Hospitality · 43K workers
$69,250 $93,200est. 62/100 47% +3.8%
347 Curators
Education · 12K workers
$63,420 $85,400est. 66/100 51% +4.9%
347 Audio and Video Technicians
Film & Video · 70K workers
$58,100 $78,200est. 54/100 48% +3.9%
347 Gambling Service Workers, All Other
· 14K workers
$36,310 $48,800est. 55/100 — +4.2%
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