Ranked by demand growth

10 jobs with rising demand

Automation risk is only half the story. These 10 professions show the strongest growth in job demand in our weekly market signal — the work is still being hired for even as AI reshapes parts of it. We only rank professions with enough signal to measure.

Each entry pairs the demand signal with the automation score, so you can see both sides of the coin before clicking through to the full profile.

Curated by G. Roman AaronReviewed 2026-08-06

01Advertising and Promotions Manager5-10 years33/100Medium→02First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers5-10 years43/100Medium→03Fast Food and Counter Worker2-5 years52/100High→04Cook2-5 years71/100High→05Database Architect2-5 years61/100High→06Logistician2-5 years55/100High→07Sales Representative5-10 years47/100Medium→08Retail Salesperson5-10 years41/100Medium→09Financial Manager5-10 years40/100Medium→10Technical and Scientific Products Sales Representative5-10 years48/100Medium→

Demand can shift quickly. Each profile links the demand trend to the automation score and the skills that keep you relevant.

Scores, timelines and demand signals come from the 2026 Job Risk Index. See the methodology. Methodology

Ranking from the dataset by a versioned rule; selection and copy reviewed by G. Roman Aaron before publication. Written with AI assistance, checked by a human. Last human audit: 2026-08-06 (G. Roman Aaron).

Advertising and Promotions Manager

MediumRisk score 33/100Change within 5-10 years

Advertising and promotions managers orchestrate campaigns from concept to placement, coordinating clients, creative teams, media buyers, and internal departments. Day-to-day work includes reviewing layouts, editing scripts, checking that promotional materials…

Demand for this role grew 3400% between its first and latest observed weeks in our weekly postings pipeline. It still scores 33/100 (medium) on exposure, with change expected within 5-10 years — the skills section shows what keeps it relevant.

Median salary $133,660 · 21,470 employed · outlook -2.2% (2024–34)

Skills to build next: Business intelligence and data analysis software, Customer relationship management software, Complex Problem Solving

Sector: creative →

First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

MediumRisk score 43/100Change within 5-10 years

First-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workers coordinate cleaning teams in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments. They prepare work schedules, inspect completed work, and direct infection-control efforts. Automated scheduling,…

Demand for this role grew 1600% between its first and latest observed weeks in our weekly postings pipeline. It still scores 43/100 (medium) on exposure, with change expected within 5-10 years — the skills section shows what keeps it relevant.

Median salary $49,100 · 178,760 employed · outlook +2.5% (2024–34)

Skills to build next: Spreadsheet software, Project management software, Database user interface and query software

Sector: trades →

Fast Food and Counter Worker

HighRisk score 52/100Change within 2-5 years

Fast food and counter workers perform order taking, beverage preparation, and cleaning tasks that are increasingly automated. The durable human work involves describing menu items, suggesting products, and handling customer…

Demand for this role grew 750% between its first and latest observed weeks in our weekly postings pipeline. It still scores 52/100 (high) on exposure, with change expected within 2-5 years — the skills section shows what keeps it relevant.

Median salary $31,200 · 3,854,050 employed · outlook +6.1% (2024–34)

Skills to build next: Customer Service, Food Safety

Sector: food service →

Cook

HighRisk score 71/100Change within 2-5 years

Cooks prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts in restaurants. Core tasks include inspecting and cleaning food preparation areas, regulating cooking temperatures, ensuring food freshness…

Demand for this role grew 400% between its first and latest observed weeks in our weekly postings pipeline. It still scores 71/100 (high) on exposure, with change expected within 2-5 years — the skills section shows what keeps it relevant.

Median salary $37,390 · 1,409,890 employed · outlook +14.9% (2024–34)

Skills to build next: Food Safety, Linux, Excel

Sector: food service →

Database Architect

HighRisk score 61/100Change within 2-5 years

Database architects design strategies for enterprise databases and data warehouses, setting standards for operations, programming, and security. Their daily work includes identifying and correcting deviations, planning upgrades, and documenting schemas.…

Demand for this role grew 333% between its first and latest observed weeks in our weekly postings pipeline. It still scores 61/100 (high) on exposure, with change expected within 2-5 years — the skills section shows what keeps it relevant.

Median salary $139,500 · 67,140 employed · outlook +8.7% (2024–34)

Skills to build next: Data Pipelines, Python, Data Modeling

Sector: technology →

Logistician

HighRisk score 55/100Change within 2-5 years

Logisticians coordinate the entire life cycle of products, from acquisition to disposal, by analyzing data, designing distribution networks, and optimizing supply chains. They evaluate customer requirements, review contracts, and direct…

Demand for this role grew 333% between its first and latest observed weeks in our weekly postings pipeline. It still scores 55/100 (high) on exposure, with change expected within 2-5 years — the skills section shows what keeps it relevant.

Median salary $82,320 · 251,040 employed · outlook +16.7% (2024–34)

Skills to build next: Excel, Warehouse Operations, SQL

Sector: logistics & warehousing →

Sales Representative

MediumRisk score 47/100Change within 5-10 years

Sales representatives in wholesale and manufacturing sell goods to businesses, requiring substantial product knowledge. Core tasks include preparing contracts, answering customer inquiries, recommending products, contacting prospects, quoting prices, and providing…

Demand for this role grew 300% between its first and latest observed weeks in our weekly postings pipeline. It still scores 47/100 (medium) on exposure, with change expected within 5-10 years — the skills section shows what keeps it relevant.

Median salary $72,080 · 1,238,190 employed · outlook +0.3% (2024–34)

Skills to build next: Excel, Databricks, Data Lake

Sector: retail & sales →

Retail Salesperson

MediumRisk score 41/100Change within 5-10 years

Retail salespersons engage with customers to understand their needs, recommend products, process transactions, and ensure store security. While routine transactions may be automated through self-checkout and online ordering, the role…

Demand for this role grew 289% between its first and latest observed weeks in our weekly postings pipeline. It still scores 41/100 (medium) on exposure, with change expected within 5-10 years — the skills section shows what keeps it relevant.

Median salary $35,410 · 3,897,860 employed · outlook -0.5% (2024–34)

Skills to build next: Customer Service, Warehouse Operations, HTML

Sector: retail & sales →

Financial Manager

MediumRisk score 40/100Change within 5-10 years

Financial managers coordinate accounting, investing, and regulatory compliance activities. Core tasks include preparing for regulatory inquiries, evaluating staff, developing security valuation policies, and attending investment briefings to stay informed. They…

Demand for this role grew 250% between its first and latest observed weeks in our weekly postings pipeline. It still scores 40/100 (medium) on exposure, with change expected within 5-10 years — the skills section shows what keeps it relevant.

Median salary $166,570 · 841,710 employed · outlook +14.8% (2024–34)

Skills to build next: Excel, Time Series, Looker

Sector: finance →

Technical and Scientific Products Sales Representative

MediumRisk score 48/100Change within 5-10 years

Technical and scientific product sales representatives connect complex machinery, lab equipment, and electronic systems to buyer needs. Much of the daily work—answering product questions, quoting prices, updating customer records—can be…

Demand for this role grew 250% between its first and latest observed weeks in our weekly postings pipeline. It still scores 48/100 (medium) on exposure, with change expected within 5-10 years — the skills section shows what keeps it relevant.

Median salary $104,920 · 284,800 employed · outlook +1.9% (2024–34)

Skills to build next: Customer relationship management software, Analytical or scientific software, Negotiation

Sector: retail & sales →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01What does the demand signal measure?

We track weekly job-market signals per profession and index them base-100. A rising score means employers are still hiring for the role — demand is growing even as AI reshapes parts of the work.

02Can a job have high demand and high risk at once?

Yes — and that is the interesting case. The list pairs the demand trend with the automation score so you can judge both before deciding where to invest your skills.

03How often is the demand data updated?

The market signal refreshes weekly; scores and timelines are reviewed with each dataset release. Dates and sources are on every profile.