AI Paris Summit + some of the most in-demand and best-paying jobs you’ve never heard of
The AI Action Summit in Paris, according to BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman, revealed a clear struggle between nations vying for dominance in the AI race, while also grappling with the need for collaboration. One particularly striking prediction came from Marc Warner of Faculty AI, who suggested that AI’s automation of cognitive tasks could fundamentally alter the job market, potentially rendering traditional employment models obsolete.
“The Industrial Revolution automated physical jobs, AI is going to automate cognitive jobs” said Warner.
He said his two-year-old would not have a job in the way we currently recognise jobs.
Jobs of the future
This raises crucial questions about the future of work and the skills in most demand. Adding another layer of complexity, insights into China’s approach, described as “move fast and break things,” further underscore the global competition and differing perspectives on AI development and safety.
This backdrop makes understanding emerging AI-related job roles even more critical. A recent Hostinger study sheds light on some of the most promising emerging careers in the US, revealing not just high demand but also competitive salaries and significant public interest. This information is crucial for even UK job seekers and contractors who might be unaware of these opportunities thanks to AI and other technological advancements. However, not all in-demand jobs are about artificial intelligence.
Top emerging jobs
Hostinger’s analysis, based on search volume, job vacancies, and average salary, reveals the top emerging job in the US is Customer Success Engineer, with a staggering 36,623 open positions. This role offers a competitive annual salary of $133,859.
While Customer Success Engineer leads in vacancies, other roles are gaining traction. The Chief AI Officer (CAIO) commands the highest salary at $344,126 annually, while the AI Prompt Engineer generates the most online buzz, with 35,440 monthly searches. These roles directly reflect the growing importance of AI within businesses.
The study’s top ten emerging careers are:
Customer Success Engineer takes first place in our analysis with a composite score of 98.79. The market shows consistently strong demand for this role, with 36,623 active job postings – the highest vacancy count. This position offers its specialists a competitive annual salary of $133,859.
Digital Identity Manager comes in second with a composite score of 92.50. The position secures its position with 34,329 open roles – the second-highest number of vacancy offerings on the market. Digital Identity Managers can earn an annual average salary of $136,657.
RPA Developer ranks third with a composite score of 89.70. The role demonstrates significant market presence with 4,620 monthly searches and 7,117 vacancies. RPA Developers can expect an annual salary of $109,814.
AR Experience Manager places fourth with a composite score of 88.30. The position attracts consistent interest, with 5,640 monthly searches and 7,859 vacancies. These professionals earn an annual salary of $85,000.
Chief Remote Work Officer takes fifth place with a composite score of 86.10. The role features 3,618 current openings and offers the second-highest compensation package at $151,203 annually.
Renewable Energy Engineer ranks sixth with a composite score of 84.90. The position generates 9,070 monthly searches – the second-highest search volume – and maintains 3,463 vacancies. Engineers in this field earn an annual salary of $111,552.
AI Market Research Analyst secures seventh place with a composite score of 83.50. The market supports 6,751 vacancies and 5,170 monthly searches, with professionals earning an annual salary of $100,058.
MLOps Engineer ranks eighth with a composite score of 82.10. While the role has modest figures—606 vacancies and 940 monthly searches—it commands the highest annual salary, at $165,000.
Remote Work Coordinator ranks ninth with a composite score of 80.70. This position leads all roles with 29,710 monthly searches—the highest search volume on the list—and maintains 1,023 vacancies. Coordinators earn an annual salary of $59,915.
Digital Health Strategist completes the top ten with a composite score of 79.30. The role maintains a steady market presence with 1,002 job opportunities and 280 monthly searches, offering professionals an annual salary of $90,000.
These roles span various sectors, from tech and AI to renewable energy and remote work management. Many of these high-demand, high-paying jobs are likely unknown to a large segment of the workforce. This represents a significant opportunity for those seeking new career paths or looking to upskill.
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