Jobs with the fastest pay growth in the U.S.(from #351)

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)
347 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
Construction · 25K workers
$42,670 $57,400est. 47/100 15% −1.0%
347 Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other
Construction · 3,180 workers
$70,130 $94,400est. 56/100 15% −1.0%
347 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers — —est. 40/100 48% —
347 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
Manufacturing & Repair · 12K workers
$46,460 $62,500est. 46/100 30% +1.3%
347 First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
— —est. 50/100 49% —
347 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other
Transportation · 47K workers
$37,180 $50,000est. 52/100 40% +2.8%
347 Dredge Operators
Logistics · 1,040 workers
$49,640 $66,800est. 47/100 27% +0.7%
347 Material Moving Workers, All Other
Logistics · 23K workers
$41,800 $56,200est. 51/100 40% +2.7%
359 Mechanical Engineers
Engineering & Science · 297K workers
$104,110 $139,900est. 62/100 62% +11.2%
359 Museum Technicians and Conservators
Education · 12K workers
$51,440 $69,100est. 58/100 48% +3.6%
359 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
Film & Video · 22K workers
$74,990 $100,800est. 56/100 32% +1.3%
359 Pharmacists
Healthcare · 322K workers
$140,910 $189,400est. 59/100 52% +5.2%
359 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists — —est. 53/100 50% —
359 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians — —est. 44/100 50% —
359 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other
· 7,060 workers
$32,640 $43,900est. 55/100 — +4.0%
359 Embalmers
· 3,890 workers
$58,780 $79,000est. 57/100 28% +0.7%
359 Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Sales · 65K workers
$39,320 $52,800est. 46/100 25% +0.2%
359 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
Construction · 5,100 workers
$61,390 $82,500est. 46/100 23% +0.0%
359 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other — —est. 50/100 50% —
359 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other
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359 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
Transportation · 12K workers
$68,840 $92,500est. 47/100 29% +0.8%
359 Air Crew Officers
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359 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Officers
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359 Armored Assault Vehicle Officers
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359 Artillery and Missile Officers
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359 Command and Control Center Officers
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359 Infantry Officers
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359 Special Forces Officers
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359 Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other
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359 First-Line Supervisors of Air Crew Members
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359 First-Line Supervisors of Weapons Specialists/Crew Members
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359 First-Line Supervisors of All Other Tactical Operations Specialists
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359 Air Crew Members
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359 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists
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359 Armored Assault Vehicle Crew Members
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359 Artillery and Missile Crew Members
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359 Command and Control Center Specialists
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359 Infantry
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359 Special Forces
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359 Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other
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391 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Social Services · 89K workers
$66,270 $89,000est. 55/100 44% +3.0%
391 Radiologists
Healthcare · 27K workers
$420,860 $565,200est. 58/100 47% +3.4%
391 Parts Salespersons
Retail · 270K workers
$38,630 $51,900est. 47/100 44% +3.0%
391 Boilermakers
Construction · 10K workers
$76,410 $102,600est. 49/100 12% −1.8%
395 Chemical Technicians
Engineering & Science · 58K workers
$60,390 $81,000est. 58/100 52% +4.9%
395 Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Education · 525K workers
$41,670 $55,900est. 49/100 39% +2.0%
395 Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Education · 114K workers
$66,140 $88,700est. 58/100 25% −0.2%
395 Medical Records Specialists
Healthcare · 195K workers
$51,140 $68,600est. 50/100 57% +7.8%
395 Tapers
Construction · 13K workers
$68,270 $91,600est. 47/100 15% −1.6%
395 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
Manufacturing & Repair · 14K workers
$48,040 $64,500est. 49/100 43% +2.6%
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