The 15 Most In-Demand Jobs Right Now

If you’re looking to change careers or researching which industry is hot right now, you may be surprised at what you find. While some popular jobs may be experiencing a cooling labor market, there are still plenty of thriving career paths. However, you might be surprised to learn which jobs are projected to prosper. 

Keep reading to learn about the top 15 in-demand jobs in 2025, according to Resume Genius. 

Median annual salary: $101,280 

A general or operations manager helps run a business, anything from a grocery store to a marketing firm.  

Pay may vary significantly depending on your industry, company size, and years of experience. Research shows that 320,800 jobs will be added annually, much more than most careers.  

Median annual salary: $129,480

Nursing is a field that is always looking for more people. As Baby Boomers continue to age, there will be a huge need for more nurses, especially experienced ones. The projected number of annual job openings is 29,000. You need a master’s degree to work in these specific nursing positions. 

Median annual salary: $130,160

While the tech market has taken a bit of a tumble lately, there is still a large demand for software developers. The best part? You only need a bachelor’s degree to earn six figures — or just an intense tech boot camp. Plus, the industry is projected to add about 125,100 jobs annually. That’s a decent amount of job security. 

Median annual salary: $54,320

If you love being alone and don’t mind long hours on the road, becoming a truck driver could be the right career. The median annual salary might sound low, but remember don’t need a degree to work in this field. The industry is poised to need about 240,300 jobs annually in the future — a huge number. 

Median annual salary: $86,070 

A registered nurse is one of the most popular types of nurses, working in a variety of healthcare settings. You only need a bachelor’s degree to work as an RN. Plus, there will be almost 195,000 jobs added annually, which means you can have your pick of jobs in the future. 

Median annual salary: $78,880 

Some research has shown a huge shortage of accountants - and the research is right. The projected number of job openings is 130,800. You only need a bachelor’s degree to work as an accountant or auditor, although having a master’s may qualify you for more positions. 

Median annual salary: $99,410 

If you’ve got a savvy head for business, working as a management analyst might be the right fit. The median annual salary is much higher than the national average. 

About 95,000 jobs will be added annually, and you only need a bachelor’s degree to work as a management analyst. 

Median annual salary: $79,590 

A business operations specialist is someone who helps a business run more efficiently.  

The median annual salary is $79,590, and you only need a bachelor’s degree to work as a business operations specialist. About 107,000 jobs will be added annually.  

Median annual salary: $74,680 

If you’re interested in the hard math part of marketing, you can work as a market research analyst. These professionals investigate market trends to determine how a potential project or item might work.  

Only a bachelor’s degree is required, and about 88,500 new jobs are expected to be added annually in the future, much higher than average industry projections.  

Median annual salary: $53,710 

Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are in high demand, likely because of increased mental health issues exacerbated by the pandemic. You will need a master’s degree and a state license to work in this field. Fortunately, there will be about 48,900 jobs added annually.  

Median annual salary: $67,650 

Working as a human resources specialist can be a stable job, even in uncertain times. Plus, there will be about 86,200 jobs added each year. Another piece of good news? You only need a bachelor’s degree to get a job as a human resources specialist.  

Median annual salary: $111,020 

If you have experience in education, you might be interested in becoming an education administrator. There will be about 15,200 new jobs added each year. However, you likely need a master’s degree — or higher — to work in this field. You may also need previous industry experience to be hired.  

Median annual salary: $59,730 

If you’re interested in healthcare but don’t want to get an advanced degree, you can become a licensed practical nurse or a licensed vocational nurse. The median annual salary for both these positions is $59,730, and experts believe about 54,000 jobs will be added annually. That is impressive job growth, especially for a job that only requires between 12 and 18 months of total training.  

Median annual salary: $61,710 

Working as an education, guidance, school, or career counselor can be incredibly fulfilling. And there’s also a large amount of job security. Unfortunately, you do need a master’s degree to qualify for one of these jobs. However, the projected number of job openings is 29,100 per year. 

Median annual salary: $74,620 

An instructional coordinator is responsible for creating the educational materials that teachers need.  

The median annual salary is higher than what most teachers receive. Experts believe that 20,100 new jobs will be added to this field annually. However, you need a master’s degree to work as an instructional coordinator.