Guide
Future-proof jobs in the age of AI
84 jobs show strong employment growth, and 8 new jobs were born with AI. The first are mostly in healthcare, tech, engineering and management; the second show up in job ads before they reach the statistics.
Key points
- Jobs adding the most US jobs by 2035: Home care aide : +847,300 jobs (+18.1%); Order picker : +250,700 jobs (+8.9%); Junior developer : +174,700 jobs (+10.2%).
- "Strong growth": at least +6% jobs in the United States by 2035 (BLS).
- 8 jobs born with AI are tracked weekly, with their evidence: reports, statistics, job ads, training.
8 jobs born with AI
N°01AI deployment engineer2/4proofs · EmergingWorks alongside teams or clients to build AI tools into their real tasks and make them work (forward-deployed engineer).Born with AI8 in totalN°02MLOps engineer2/4proofs · EmergingPuts artificial intelligence models into production and keeps them running: deployment, automated training and testing, monitoring.Born with AI8 in totalN°03Prompt engineer2/4proofs · EmergingDesigns and refines the instructions given to generative AI models to get reliable, repeatable results; often part of a broader role (AI engineer, AI project manager, consultant).Born with AI8 in totalN°04AI data annotator1/4proofs · EmergingLabels, sorts and checks the text, images or audio used to train and evaluate artificial intelligence models.Born with AI8 in totalN°05AI forensic analyst1/4proofs · EmergingInvestigates how AI systems behave when something goes wrong (error, bias, misuse) and examines AI-generated content.Born with AI8 in totalN°06Head of AI1/4proofs · EmergingSets and runs an organisation's artificial intelligence strategy: use cases, tools, rules and support for teams.Born with AI8 in totalN°07Agentic AI engineer1/4proofs · Weak signalDesigns AI agents that can chain several tasks and tools on their own to reach a goal.Born with AI8 in totalN°08AI coach1/4proofs · Weak signalTrains and supports employees and teams in using artificial intelligence tools in their daily work.Born with AI8 in total
84 fast-growing jobs
N°01Home care aide+18.1%jobs · USAStrong demand: +18.1% jobs in the United States by 2035. Strong demand, few candidates.Strong growth294 in totalN°02Order picker+8.9%jobs · USAStrong demand: +8.9% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +8.9% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°03Junior developer+10.2%jobs · USAStrong demand: +10.2% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI mainly cuts entry-level positions: it is the start of the career that is changing.Strong growth294 in totalN°04Cook+12.1%jobs · USAStrong demand: +12.1% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +12.1% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°05Healthcare services manager+24.2%jobs · USAStrong demand: +24.2% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +24.2% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°06Nurse practitioner+41%jobs · USAStrong demand: +41% jobs in the United States by 2035. The fastest growth of all occupations in the United States, driven by an ageing population.Strong growth294 in totalN°07Management consultant+10.1%jobs · USAStrong demand: +10.1% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +10.1% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°08IT manager+15.8%jobs · USAStrong demand: +15.8% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI first replaces codified tasks; experience, management and judgement keep their value.Strong growth294 in totalN°09Medical assistant+12.9%jobs · USAStrong demand: +12.9% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +12.9% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°10Data scientist+34.6%jobs · USAStrong demand: +34.6% jobs in the United States by 2035. Highly exposed to AI, yet demand is growing: AI creates work for those who steer it.Strong growth294 in totalN°11Industrial maintenance technician+17.8%jobs · USAStrong demand: +17.8% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +17.8% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°12Electrician+9.2%jobs · USAStrong demand: +9.2% jobs in the United States by 2035. Electrification, data centres, renovation: tens of thousands of openings every year.Strong growth294 in totalN°13Project manager+6.7%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.7% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.7% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°14Delivery driver+6.3%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.3% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.3% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°15Market research analyst+7%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: high according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°16Human resources specialist+6.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°17Construction manager+9.1%jobs · USAStrong demand: +9.1% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +9.1% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°18Systems analyst+6.9%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.9% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.9% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°19Corporate trainer+10.8%jobs · USAStrong demand: +10.8% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +10.8% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°20HVAC technician+10.9%jobs · USAStrong demand: +10.9% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +10.9% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°21Pet groomer and animal carer+7.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°22Dental assistant+7.6%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.6% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, low according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.6% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°23Site supervisor+6.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°24Hairdresser+7.7%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.7% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.7% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°25Quality manager+12.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +12.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +12.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°26Logistician+17.6%jobs · USAStrong demand: +17.6% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +17.6% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°27Biologist+6.8%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.8% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.8% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°28Social work assistant+6.2%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.2% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.2% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°29Cybersecurity analyst+21%jobs · USAStrong demand: +21% jobs in the United States by 2035. One of the fastest-growing IT occupations in the United States.Strong growth294 in totalN°30Finance director+9.7%jobs · USAStrong demand: +9.7% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +9.7% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°31Speech therapist and audiologist+10.7%jobs · USAStrong demand: +10.7% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +10.7% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°32Plumber+6.8%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.8% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.8% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°33Physical therapist+11.9%jobs · USAStrong demand: +11.9% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +11.9% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°34Mechanical engineer+11.2%jobs · USAStrong demand: +11.2% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +11.2% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°35Optometrist+9.9%jobs · USAStrong demand: +9.9% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +9.9% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°36Pharmacy technician+6.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°37Marketing manager+6.9%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.9% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.9% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°38Fitness trainer+7.3%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.3% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.3% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°39Physiotherapy assistant+16.7%jobs · USAStrong demand: +16.7% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, low according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +16.7% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°40Financial analyst+7.2%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.2% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very high according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.2% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°41Health, safety and environment manager+18.5%jobs · USAStrong demand: +18.5% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +18.5% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°42R&D director+6.1%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.1% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.1% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°43Civil engineer+6.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°44Taxi driver+11.5%jobs · USAStrong demand: +11.5% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +11.5% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°45Medical records technician+8.5%jobs · USAStrong demand: +8.5% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: high according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +8.5% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°46Courier and parcel deliverer+7.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°47Social care facility manager+7.2%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.2% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.2% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°48Electrical engineer+7.8%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.8% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.8% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°49Veterinary technician+9.3%jobs · USAStrong demand: +9.3% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +9.3% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°50Chef+8.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +8.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +8.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°51Flight attendant+7.9%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.9% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.9% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°52Strategy director+7.5%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.5% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.5% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°53Chocolatier, confectioner+6.5%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.5% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.5% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°54Solar installer+36.5%jobs · USAStrong demand: +36.5% jobs in the United States by 2035. Solar roll-out; short training, often on the job.Strong growth294 in totalN°55Bank or insurance branch manager+9.7%jobs · USAStrong demand: +9.7% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +9.7% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°56Psychologist+11.7%jobs · USAStrong demand: +11.7% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +11.7% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°57Beautician+8.8%jobs · USAStrong demand: +8.8% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +8.8% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°58Airline pilot+8.3%jobs · USAStrong demand: +8.3% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +8.3% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°59Veterinarian+9.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +9.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +9.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°60AI specialist+21.8%jobs · USAStrong demand: +21.8% jobs in the United States by 2035. Demand created directly by AI adoption.Strong growth294 in totalN°61Aircraft mechanic+6.6%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.6% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, low according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.6% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°62Community health worker+12.7%jobs · USAStrong demand: +12.7% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +12.7% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°63Livestock farm worker+7.5%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.5% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.5% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°64Power line technician+7.6%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.6% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.6% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°65Health and safety technician+19.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +19.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +19.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°66Dietitian+7.8%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.8% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.8% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°67Tile setter+9.8%jobs · USAStrong demand: +9.8% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, low according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +9.8% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°68Sports or cultural centre manager+6.1%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.1% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.1% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°69Tour guide+6.3%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.3% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.3% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°70Wind turbine technician+29.5%jobs · USAStrong demand: +29.5% jobs in the United States by 2035. Fast growth from a small base.Strong growth294 in totalN°71Training manager+6.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°72Complementary medicine practitioner+7.3%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.3% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.3% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°73General farm worker+8.5%jobs · USAStrong demand: +8.5% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, low according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +8.5% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°74Agronomist+6.6%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.6% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.6% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°75Midwife+7.9%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.9% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.9% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°76Physicist+6.5%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.5% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.5% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°84Senior developer+10.2%jobs · USAStrong demand: +10.2% jobs in the United States by 2035. According to Stanford, among software developers, employment of the most experienced is growing while that of beginners is falling.Strong growth294 in totalN°77Aged care home manager+14.6%jobs · USAStrong demand: +14.6% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +14.6% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°78IT trainer+10.8%jobs · USAStrong demand: +10.8% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: moderate according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +10.8% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°79Application developer+10.2%jobs · USAStrong demand: +10.2% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: high according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +10.2% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°80Recruitment and employment agent+6.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, very high according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°81Motorcycle courier+7.9%jobs · USAStrong demand: +7.9% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +7.9% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°82Construction labourer+6.4%jobs · USAStrong demand: +6.4% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, low according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +6.4% (BLS).Strong growth294 in totalN°83Shelf stacker+8.9%jobs · USAStrong demand: +8.9% jobs in the United States by 2035. AI exposure: very low according to the ILO, moderate according to the BLS. Employment change in the United States by 2035: +8.9% (BLS).Strong growth294 in total
Ranking: US jobs added by 2035 (BLS). Jobs born with AI are ranked by evidence. Method
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs have a future with AI?
Two groups: jobs with strong employment growth, such as home care aide, order picker, junior developer and cook, and jobs born with AI, such as AI deployment engineer, MLOps engineer and Prompt engineer.
Which jobs are hiring the most?
According to BLS projections, home care aide, order picker, junior developer will add the most jobs by 2035.