Want to make up to $80,000 per year in an industry that won’t get hit by AI in a few years? Some of these opportunities exist, and Resume Now analysts combed through the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET data to find these career paths.
The jobs below fitting the criteria are filtered, so you do not need extensive prior experience. They are also high-growth industries that are less vulnerable to automation.
You’ll need an associate degree and a hygienist license to land a dental hygienist job cleaning teeth and educating patients on how to brush and floss correctly. However, the median salary listed seems well worth the effort.
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Medical sonographers use imaging equipment to create images of organs and tissues, which they then discuss with patients and doctors to achieve optimal results. You will need an associate degree or a postsecondary certificate to land a position in the field.
This job requires an associate degree. Respiratory therapists, put simply, help patients who are having a hard time breathing.
In order to perform imaging tests like X-rays and MRIs for patients, you’ll need an associate degree.
Occupational Therapy Assistants help patients recover from injuries and become more mobile with exercises designed by an occupational therapist. The position requires an associate degree.
You will need a postsecondary nondegree award in wind energy technology to land this job installing, maintaining and inspecting wind turbines. Conquering your fear of heights is also a prerequisite that goes without saying.
You will need a postsecondary certificate or an associate degree, as these professionals work alongside surgeons during procedures.
Electricians are generally responsible for installing and repairing electrical wiring systems in homes and commercial buildings. The job itself usually requires a high school diploma or technical school certificate.
