Looking for a new job? Here are the top 25 careers on the rise, according to LinkedIn
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With a rise in skills-based hiring and the demand for hybrid work, the employment landscape is going through changes, and many professionals are left wondering what is the next best career move, according to LinkedIn.
The 2023 LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise list reveals the 25 fastest-growing job titles over the last five years and the trends that will define the future world of work. LinkedIn Economic Graph researchers examined millions of jobs from Jan. 1, 2018, to July 31, 2022, among LinkedIn members to calculate the growth rate for each job title.
To be ranked, a job title needed to see consistent growth across membership base, and grown to a meaningful size by 2022.
So whether you’re currently job-seeking or not, the ranking uncovers trends to help you define your next move and prepare for the future. Here are the top 25 jobs on the rise, according to LinkedIn’s report.
25. Director of bioinformatics
Salary: $115,000-$193,000
Job description: Directors of bioinformatics use software tools to analyze and interpret biological data sets, often as a part of research initiatives.
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, Boston, San Diego
24. Channel account executive
Salary: $46,300-$108,000
Job description: Channel account executives manage sales accounts within a dedicated product or region, supporting customers and identifying growth opportunities.
Top locations hiring: Chicago, Austin, New York City
23. Customer success associate
Salary: $39,000-$60,000
Job description: Customer success associates manage day-to-day communication with a company’s clients to ensure that customer satisfaction is met, including recommending workflow improvements that help achieve clients’ goals.
Top locations hiring: New York City, Denver, Chicago
22. Deal manager
Salary: $52,400-$162,000
Job description: Deal managers analyze finances, recommend effective deal structures and negotiate partnerships with an organization’s suppliers, clients and partners.
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, New York City, Chicago
21. Head of rewards
Salary: Not available
Job description: Heads of rewards are responsible for an organization’s employee benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans, as well as its employee development and recognition initiatives.
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, Boston
20. Customer marketing manager
Salary: $81,500-$188,000
Job description: Customer marketing managers oversee marketing programs, campaigns and events focused on engaging and retaining a company’s customer base.
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, Boston
19. Sales compensation manager
Salary: $74,800-$155,000
Job description: Sales compensation managers work with human resources, sales and finance teams to develop and implement sales commission and incentive programs.
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, Atlanta, New York City
18. Product operations manager
Salary: $53,600-$147,000
Job description: Product operations managers help optimize systems and processes across cross-functional teams to maintain quality standards and on-time delivery of an organization’s products.
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, New York City, Seattle
17. Online campaign manager
Salary: Not available
Job description: Online campaign managers plan and execute digital marketing campaigns that serve to support the brand identity of an organization and ultimately acquire new customers.
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City
16. Sales development representative
Salary: $35,000-$60,000
Job description: Sales development representatives (SDRs) help generate new business for organizations through outbound sales, which may include making cold calls and facilitating product demos with potential clients.
Top locations hiring: New York City, Boston, San Francisco
15. Chief people officer
Salary: $75,000-$300,000
Job description: Chief people officers oversee all aspects of human resources and people management within an organization, including leading efforts related to the hiring, training, retention and engagement of employees.
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, Boston
14. Strategy and operations manager
Salary: $80,800-$179,000
Job description: Strategy and operations managers identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization’s operations, which may include analyzing data to inform decision-making and implementing new technologies and processes.
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, Chicago
13. Sustainability analyst
Salary: $41,800-$98,500
Job description: Sustainability analysts research and track an organization’s environmental impact to develop strategies, practices and programs that support corporate sustainability efforts.
Top locations hiring: New York City, Denver, Washington D.C.-Baltimore
12. Content designer
Salary: $42,500-$132,000
Job description: Content designers help create the content strategy for a product or campaign, often working with design and UX teams to optimize the overall user experience.
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, New York City, Seattle
11. Molecular technologist
Salary: $57,800
Job description: Molecular technologists conduct day-to-day laboratory testing and blood sample analysis for biological research studies, usually involving cell behavior and genetic function.
Top locations hiring: Chicago, New York City, Phoenix
10. Grants management specialist
Salary: $46,200-$98,100
Job description: Grants management specialists oversee the process of awarding and administering of grants within an organization, including identifying potential funding opportunities and managing the review and selection process.
Top locations hiring: Washington D.C.-Baltimore, Atlanta, Denver
9. Data governance managers
Salary: Not available
Job description: Data governance managers establish and maintain policies and procedures related to the storage and distribution of data within an organization, including ensuring security and compliance.
Top locations hiring: New York City, Chicago, Boston
8. Growth marketing managers
Salary: $60,000-$132,000
Job description: Growth marketing managers identify opportunities to drive business growth, such as initiatives to increase market share or improve customer acquisition and retention.
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles
7. Advanced Practice Provider
Salary: Not available
Job description: Advanced practice providers are licensed medical providers who perform primary care services for patients, including assessing lab results, delivering diagnoses and administering treatment plans.
Top locations hiring: Atlanta, Houston, Dallas
6. Sales enablement specialist
Salary: $50,000-$157,000
Job description: Sales enablement specialists support sales teams through improving processes and providing internal tools and training for sales reps.
Top locations hiring: Seattle, San Francisco, Boston
5. Employee experience manager
Salary: Not available
Job description: Employee experience managers oversee processes that support employee engagement, well-being and development within an organization, which may include training programs and mentoring initiatives.
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles
4. Truck driver
Salary: $88,000-$110,000
Job description: Truck drivers are responsible for transporting goods safely and efficiently, as well as regularly inspecting and maintaining their vehicles.
Top locations hiring: Dallas, Houston, Chicago
3. Diversity and inclusion manager
Salary: $60,000-$145,000
Job description: Diversity and inclusion (D&I) managers are responsible for the strategy and implementation of policies related to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion within an organization.
Top locations hiring: New York City, Washington D.C.-Baltimore, Boston
2. Human resources analytics manager
Salary: $41,600-$122,000
Job description: Human resources analytics managers are responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting HR-related data within an organization, such as performance, attrition and employee demographics.
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C.-Baltimore
1. Head of revenue operations
Salary: $80,000-$120,000
Job description: Heads of revenue operations oversee all aspects of an organization’s revenue-generating activities, often working closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure go-to market strategies support business goals and revenue growth.
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles