THE FASTEST-GROWING JOBS IN THE U.S.

Matt Case - January 22nd, 2024 - 5:55am PST 

NEW YORK — LinkedIn's latest research has shed light on the evolving landscape of the job market. According to the prominent business and employment platform, job skill requirements have undergone a 25% transformation since 2015, with projections indicating a potential increase of up to 65% by 2030.

The newly released "Jobs on the Rise" report by LinkedIn has unveiled the 25 fastest-growing occupations in the United States. This analysis is based on job titles that have witnessed the most substantial growth over the past five years.

Remarkably, the report highlights that a staggering 68% of the jobs on this year's list did not exist two decades ago, with seven of the top 10 positions falling into this category.

Leading the roster for 2024 is the role of Chief Growth Officer, a position responsible for formulating and executing a company's strategies to enhance revenue, expand market presence, and ensure sustainable growth, as outlined in the LinkedIn report. This role boasts a wide salary range, spanning from $41,500 to over $269,500. Key regions actively recruiting for Chief Growth Officers include the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area, Dallas, and New York City.

Here are the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Jobs in 2024:

1. Chief Growth Officer - Salary range $41,500-$269,500
2. Government Program Analyst - Salary range $37,000-$131,500
3. Environmental Health Safety Manager - Salary range $32,000-$156,000
4. Director of Revenue Operations - Salary range $34,000-$179,500
5. Sustainability Analyst - Salary range $42,500-$138,500
6. Advanced Practice Provider - Salary range $39,000-$166,000
7. Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion - Salary range $43,500-$277,500
8. Artificial Intelligence Consultant - Salary range $60,500-$151,000
9. Recruiter - Salary range $25,000-$93,500
10. Artificial Intelligence Engineer - Salary range $44,000-$173,500

For the complete list of the top 25 jobs, please refer to LinkedIn's official report.