With the advance of artificial intelligence (AI) over the past year, workers entering the workforce in the next 10 years wonder what jobs will still be in high demand. It’s smart to invest in a career that has a strong future. Find work that you love, but look for it where you know you’ll find some longevity.
9 Careers for Future Success
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these nine jobs have a secure future for the next decade and beyond.
1. Mental Health Providers
Providers in this field help people with a range of issues that affect their mental health, such as addiction, alcoholism or depression just to name a few.
- Education Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Projected Growth: 18%
- Projected Increase in the Number of Jobs: 71,500
- Annual Median Salary: $49,710
2. Lawyers
While there are many areas of specialization, all lawyers help and advise clients how to navigate legal proceedings within the scope of the law.
- Education Required: Doctorate degree
- Projected Growth: 8%
- Projected Increase in the Number of Jobs: 62,400
- Annual Median Salary: $135,740
3. Nursing
Nurses provide and coordinate patient care, along with educating patients on how to best take care of themselves when faced with various medical conditions.
- Education Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Projected Growth: 6%
- Projected Increase in the Number of Jobs:177,400
- Annual Median Salary: $81,220
4. Computer Support Specialists
Individuals in this type of work maintain computer networks and provide technical help to the users of computers in those networks.
- Education Required: Associate degree
- Projected Growth: 5%
- Projected Increase in the Number of Jobs: 49,200
- Annual Median Salary: $59,660
5. Electricians
Whether working in residential or commercial applications, electricians install, maintain and repair electrical power, lighting and control systems.
- Education Required: Apprenticeship or vocational/technical school diploma
- Projected Growth: 6%
- Projected Increase in the Number of Jobs: 49,200
- Annual Median Salary: $60,240
6. Marketing Managers
These individuals create advertising campaigns and promotions that are intended to create an interest in products or services that lead to increased sales.
- Education Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Projected Growth: 6%
- Projected Increase in the Number of Jobs: 24,300
- Annual Median Salary: $138,730
7. Truck Drivers
Whether local or long haul, trucks transport and deliver goods and materials from one location to another.
- Education Required: Professional Truck Driving Course or vocational/technical school diploma
- Projected Growth: 4%
- Projected Increase in the Number of Jobs: 89,300
- Annual Median Salary: $49,920
8. Plumbers
At the heart of every home or office is a plumbing system. Without it, there would not be running water or bathrooms. But there must be workers trained on how to install, maintain and repair these essential systems.
- Education Required: Apprenticeship or vocational/technical school diploma
- Projected Growth: 2%
- Projected Increase in the Number of Jobs: 10,900
- Annual Median Salary: $60,090
9. Personal Finance Advisors
This type of finance worker advises their clients on how to best manage the client’s personal money and plan their financial future.
- Education Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Projected Growth: 13%
- Projected Increase in the Number of Jobs: 42,000
- Annual Median Salary: $95,320
If you will be leaving the military in the near future, any of these nine careers could help you forge a path to a rewarding career in civilian employment. The key, however, is to choose one career while you are still in and start training now so that you are ready to enter the workforce once out of the military.
