LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2025: The 25 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S.
Professionals are navigating rapid change, and staying ahead of the curve is no easy feat. Recent LinkedIn research shows that 64% of workers feel overwhelmed by the pace of workplace shifts, from navigating AI to managing multi-generational teams. At the same time, U.S. workers’ confidence in their job security is the lowest it's been since the start of the pandemic.?
But as the workplace continues to evolve, new opportunities arise. That’s exactly what our annual Jobs on the Rise list uncovers — the fastest-growing jobs over the past three years and the trends defining the future of work. From the rise of AI roles to the resurgence in travel and hospitality positions, the 2025 ranking highlights sectors with sustainable growth in today’s changing workforce. (You can read more about our methodology at the bottom of this article.)
The list is a roadmap that can point you in the right direction at any stage of your career. Under each job title, you can explore the most common skills, top hiring regions, remote and hybrid availability and more. And you can turn those insights into action by exploring open roles, honing your skills through LinkedIn Learning courses (free for all members until Feb. 15) or joining the conversation in the collaborative article for each featured role.
Check out the 25 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. — and join the conversation using #JobsontheRise.
Interested in seeing fast-growing jobs for your city? We also published Jobs on the Rise in 10 U.S. metro areas.
What they do: Artificial intelligence engineers design, develop and implement AI models and algorithms to optimize processes and solve complex problems. | Most common skills: Large Language Models (LLM), Natural Language Processing (NLP), PyTorch | Most common industries: Technology and Internet, IT Services and IT Consulting, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing | Where the most jobs are: San Francisco, New York City, Boston | Current gender distribution: 20% female, 80% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.6 | Top roles transitioned from: Full Stack Engineer, Research Assistant, Data Scientist | Flexible work availability: 35.5% remote, 27.3% hybrid?
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What they do: Artificial intelligence consultants assist organizations with the adoption and integration of AI technologies to meet business goals and improve operations. | Most common skills: Large Language Models (LLM), Prompt Engineering, Python | Most common industries: Technology and Internet, IT Services and IT Consulting, Business Consulting and Services | Where the most jobs are: San Francisco, New York City, Washington, D.C. | Current gender distribution: 30% female, 70% male | Median years of prior experience: 4.5 | Top roles transitioned from: Operations Associate, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist | Flex work availability: 27.8% remote, 39.7% hybrid?
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What they do: Physical therapists assess and treat patients to help relieve pain, improve mobility and prevent or recover from injuries. | Most common skills: Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Patient Care Management, Occupational Therapy | Most common industries: Medical Practices, Recreational Facilities, Staffing and Recruiting | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Boston, Chicago | Current gender distribution: 64% female, 36% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.6 | Top roles transitioned from: Physical Therapist Technician, Personal Trainer, Rehabilitation Assistant | Flex work availability: 0.3% remote, 2.1% hybrid?| Read more: The physical therapy field is growing — and changing. Here's what LinkedIn data shows
Can also be known as Learning and Development Manager
What they do: Workforce development managers design and implement training programs that allow employees to upskill in new or existing areas and align workforce capabilities with organizational needs. | Most common skills: Program Management, Program Development, Community Outreach | Most common industries: Non-profit Organizations, Staffing and Recruiting, Business Consulting and Services | Where the most jobs are: Los Angeles, Columbus, Ohio, Seattle | Current gender distribution: 62% female, 38% male | Median years of prior experience: 5.1 | Top roles transitioned from: Recruiter, Product Manager, Outreach Director | Flex work availability: 11.5% remote, 41.7% hybrid
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Can also be known as Travel Agent
What they do: Travel advisors help plan and book travel arrangements — including transportation, accommodations and activities — based on clients’ preferences and budgets. | Most common skills: Travel Planning, Travel Writing, Social Media Marketing | Most common industries: Travel Arrangements, Hospitality, Insurance | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Los Angeles, Miami | Current gender distribution: 80% female, 20% male | Median years of prior experience: 4.7 | Top roles transitioned from: Sales Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Administrative Assistant | Flex work availability: 26.7% remote, 4.9% hybrid?
What they do: Event coordinators manage the planning and execution of social, corporate or non-profit events, typically involving logistics like scheduling, vendor management and budget allocation. | Most common skills: Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service | Most common industries: Higher Education, Hospitality, Non-profit Organizations | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Los Angeles, Boston | Current gender distribution: 78% female, 22% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.8 | Top roles transitioned from: Marketing Coordinator, Salesperson, Executive Assistant | Flex work availability: 10.0% hybrid, 16.5% remote?| Read more: These two Gen Zers are redefining success in event planning — one celebration at a time
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Can also be known as Director of Advancement or Director of Major Gifts
What they do: Directors of development oversee an organization’s fundraising strategy — from donor relations to portfolio management — in order to secure financial support for business projects or nonprofit activities. | Most common skills: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Community Outreach | Most common industries: Non-profit Organizations, Higher Education, Civic and Social Organizations | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. | Current gender distribution: 61% female, 39% male | Median years of prior experience: 5.4 | Top roles transitioned from: Director of Operations, Project Manager, Program Manager | Flex work availability: 18.9% remote, 32.9% hybrid?
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Can also be known as Field Sales Representative
What they do: Outside sales representatives sell products or services to prospective and existing clients through face-to-face interactions, building customer relationships and helping businesses achieve sales targets. | Most common skills: Cold Calling, Account Management, Sales Operations | Most common industries: Wholesale Building Materials, Machinery Manufacturing, Textile Manufacturing | Where the most jobs are: Houston, Dallas, Atlanta | Current gender distribution: 19% female, 81% male | Median years of prior experience: 4.3 | Top roles transitioned from: Sales Specialist, Inside Sales Representative, Account Manager | Flex work availability: 10.9% remote, 30.4% hybrid?
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Can also be known as Environmental Analyst
What they do: Sustainability specialists analyze organizations’ existing environmental and social impacts — and design strategies that mitigate potential harm and promote resource efficiency. | Most common skills: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Policy | Most common industries: Business Consulting and Services, Technology and Internet, Architecture and Planning | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco | Current gender distribution: 66% female, 34% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.0 | Top roles transitioned from: Research Assistant, Marketing Research Specialist, Safety Representative | Flex work availability: 8.0% remote, 19.3% hybrid?
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What they do: Security guards monitor and protect property, people and assets, responding to potential threats and ensuring overall safety. | Most common skills: Security Operations, Surveillance, Customer Service | Most common industries: Security and Investigations, Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco | Current gender distribution: 33% female, 67% male | Median years of prior experience: 2.2 | Top roles transitioned from: Warehouse Associate, Customer Service Representative, Driver
Can also be known as Community Development Planner
What they do: Community planners develop plans for land use, particularly public land, and design programs for infrastructure and community development that align with community values and support sustainable growth. | Most common skills: Urban Planning, Zoning, Community Outreach | Most common industries: Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | Where the most jobs are: Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago | Current gender distribution: 58% female, 42% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.3 | Top roles transitioned from: Communications Planner, Transportation Planner, Project Manager | Flex work availability: 10.8% remote, 27.0% hybrid?
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What they do: Artificial intelligence researchers advance AI technologies and solutions or develop new ones through advanced research, experimentation and the development of algorithms or techniques. | Most common skills: Deep Learning, PyTorch, Large Language Models (LLM) | Most common industries: Technology and Internet, Higher Education, Research Services | Where the most jobs are: San Francisco, Boston, Seattle | Current gender distribution: 26% female, 74% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.2 | Top roles transitioned from: Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, Research Assistant | Flex work availability: 11% remote, 18.5% hybrid?
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What they do: Treasury managers oversee an organization's financial assets by identifying and mitigating risks, managing cash flow and developing long-term financial strategies. | Most common skills: Cash Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis | Most common industries: Credit Intermediation, Technology and Internet, Real Estate | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Chicago, Dallas | Current gender distribution: 43% female, 57% male | Median years of prior experience: 6.4 | Top roles transitioned from: Cash Manager, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager | Flex work availability: 16.8% remote, 40.0% hybrid?
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Can also be known as Land Acquisition Manager
What they do: Land agents negotiate and manage agreements related to the sale and acquisition of land, including property transactions, land usage and resource access. | Most common skills: Land Acquisition, Title Searches, Contract Negotiation | Most common industries: Real Estate, Oil and Gas, Electric Power Generation | Where the most jobs are: Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Macon, Ga. | Current gender distribution: 25% female, 75% male | Median years of prior experience: 4.4 | Top roles transitioned from: Business Development Associate, Real Estate Agent, Project Manager | Flex work availability: 4.9% remote, 63.2% hybrid?
What they do: Grants consultants help organizations with grants processes through identifying funding opportunities, preparing grant applications and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. | Most common skills: Grant Writing, Grant Administration, Federal Grants Management | Most common industries: Non-profit Organizations, Business Consulting and Services, Fundraising | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Washington, D.C., Cleveland | Current gender distribution: 75% female, 25% male | Median years of prior experience: 4.4 | Top roles transitioned from: Program Coordinator, Grants Writer, Teaching Specialist | Flex work availability: 2.5% remote, 96.2% hybrid?
What they do: Directors of employer relations build and maintain partnerships with employers to enhance recruitment initiatives and create internship or job opportunities for students and jobseekers, typically at educational institutions. | Most common skills: Career Counseling, Employer Engagement, Program Development | Most common industries: Higher Education, Health and Human Services, Technology and Internet | Where the most jobs are: Boston, New York City, Houston | Current gender distribution: 70% female, 30% male | Median years of prior experience: 5.0 | Top roles transitioned from: Director of Career Development, Program Manager, Marketing Director?
What they do: Chief growth officers develop and execute organizational strategies to drive revenue, expand market presence and promote long-term business growth. | Most common skills: Growth Strategies, Strategic Partnerships, Go-to-Market Strategy | Most common industries: Technology and Internet, IT Services and IT Consulting, Business Consulting and Services | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta | Current gender distribution: 27% female, 73% male | Median years of prior experience: 7.2 | Top roles transitioned from: Vice President of Sales, Vice President of Strategy, Chief Marketing Officer | Flex work availability: 39.0% remote, 29.9% hybrid?
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What they do: Bridge engineers design and oversee the construction and maintenance of bridges to ensure safety, functionality and regulatory compliance. | Most common skills: MicroStation, Bridge Design, Structural Engineering | Most common industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, Business Consulting and Services | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. | Current gender distribution: 20% female, 80% male | Median years of prior experience: 4.1 | Top roles transitioned from: Project Manager, Project Engineer, Design Engineer | Flex work availability: 2.4% remote, 24.0% hybrid?
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What they do: Private equity analysts help businesses identify and evaluate investment opportunities, analyzing financial data and market trends to make recommendations. | Most common skills: Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Leveraged Buyouts (LBO) | Most common industries: Capital Markets, Real Estate, Business Consulting and Services | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Chicago, Boston | Current gender distribution: 25% female, 75% male | Median years of prior experience: 1.5 | Top roles transitioned from: Research Analyst, Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst | Flex work availability: 0.6% remote, 34.0% hybrid?
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What they do: Research librarians work at educational or research institutions, helping scholars and researchers find and evaluate information sources, navigate databases and develop research strategies for their topic. | Most common skills: Library Research, Collection Development, Cataloging | Most common industries: Higher Education, Legal Services, Technology and Internet | Where the most jobs are: Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C. | Current gender distribution: 79% female, 21% male | Median years of prior experience: 4.7 | Top roles transitioned from: Library Assistant, Reference Librarian, Research Assistant | Flex work availability: 3.3% remote, 57.8% hybrid?
What they do: Nuclear engineers design and maintain systems that utilize nuclear energy for a wide variety of applications ranging from power generation to defense manufacturing. | Most common skills: Technical Writing, MATLAB, Thermal Engineering | Most common industries: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, Electric Power Generation, Military and International Affairs | Where the most jobs are: Seattle, Virginia Beach, Va., Portland, Maine | Current gender distribution: 17% female, 83% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.0 | Top roles transitioned from: Design Specialist, Research Assistant, Electrical Engineer | Flex work availability: 10.5% remote, 9.3% hybrid?
Can also be known as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
What they do: Advanced practice providers deliver healthcare services to patients, including conducting medical assessments, diagnosing conditions and prescribing treatments. | Most common skills: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Basic Life Support (BLS) | Most common industries: Medical Practices, Recreational Facilities, Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities | Where the most jobs are: Tampa, Fla., New York City, San Antonio | Current gender distribution: 76% female, 24% male | Median years of prior experience: 5.4 | Top roles transitioned from: Registered Nurse, Respiratory Nurse Practitioner, Intensive Care Nurse?
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What they do: Chief revenue officers oversee an organization’s revenue generation processes, working closely with sales and marketing teams to maximize business growth and optimize operating efficiency. | Most common skills: Revenue Generation, Software as a Service (SaaS), Go-to-Market Strategy | Most common industries: Technology and Internet, IT Services and IT Consulting, Business Consulting and Services | Where the most jobs are: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles | Current gender distribution: 15% female, 85% male | Median years of prior experience: 8.2 | Top roles transitioned from: Chief Marketing Officer, Vice President of Sales, Vice President of Business Development | Flex work availability: 49.6% remote, 23% hybrid?
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What they do: Instrumentation and control (I&C) engineers design, maintain and test equipment that monitors industrial machinery and processes, typically in manufacturing facilities. | Most common skills: Control Systems Design, Distributed Control System (DCS), Project Engineering | Most common industries: Business Consulting and Services, Oil and Gas, Engineering Services | Where the most jobs are: Houston, Chicago, Charlotte, N.C. | Current gender distribution: 13% female, 87% male | Median years of prior experience: 4.8 | Top roles transitioned from: Electrical Test Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Project Engineer | Flex work availability: 5.3% remote, 17.5% hybrid?
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What they do: Commissioning managers oversee and coordinate large-scale projects, including construction and engineering projects, verifying systems and equipment for compliance with budget, project goals and regulatory standards. | Most common skills: Project Commissioning, Construction Management, Project Engineering | Most common industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Oil and Gas, Technology and Internet | Where the most jobs are: Houston, Phoenix, Atlanta | Current gender distribution: 6% female, 94% male | Median years of prior experience: 5.3 | Top roles transitioned from: Commissioning Engineer, Operations Manager, Electrical Specialist | Flex work availability: 13.6% remote, 14.7% hybrid?
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You can also check out the Jobs on the Rise in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands (Dutch and English), Saudi Arabia (English and Arabic), Singapore, Spain, Sweden (Swedish and English), Switzerland (French and German), Türkiye, the UAE and the UK.
Methodology
LinkedIn Economic Graph researchers examined millions of jobs started by LinkedIn members from January 1, 2022 to July 31, 2024 to calculate a growth rate for each job title. To be ranked, a job title needed to see positive growth across our membership base and sufficient job postings in the past year, as well as have grown to a meaningful size by 2024. Identical job titles across different seniority levels were grouped and ranked together. Internships, volunteer positions, interim roles and student roles were excluded, and jobs where hiring was dominated by a small handful of companies in each country were also excluded.?
Job Insights?
Additional data points for each of the job titles are based on LinkedIn profiles of members holding the title and/or open jobs for that title in the country.
Flexible work availability is based on jobs posted from November 2023 to November 2024 flagged as “remote” or “hybrid” by the poster or containing similar keywords. Most common skills were derived from the top skills most unique to each title among members who have ever held that title on LinkedIn. Median years of experience was calculated using the median years of work experience held prior to starting in the featured title for members hired within the methodology time frame. Most common industries are based on the industry of the companies that hired the highest number of members for each job from January 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024. Gender breakdown was calculated by measuring the number of members by identified gender currently in each job (provided there was meaningful gender data) as a percentage of the total members with known gender per job. Top locations hiring were categorized as the regions that employed the largest percentage of each job title from January 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024. Most common transitions were identified by the share of transitions from another occupation into the featured job in the past 3 years.
Methodology and insights by: LinkedIn Economic Graph team?
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