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Career Rankings

382+ careers ranked across 7 dimensions — salary, growth, AI safety, and more.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How are career rankings calculated on PathLeap?

Rankings are based on real data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). We rank careers across 7 dimensions: median salary, projected growth rate, AI automation risk, startup potential, work-life balance, education requirements, and job satisfaction.

What careers have the highest salaries in 2025?

The highest-paying careers include AI Safety & Alignment Researcher / AI Safety Startup Founder ($275K), Computer Vision Engineer / CV Application Founder ($243K), Physician / Doctor ($229K). Browse all 382 careers to find your best fit.

Which careers are growing the fastest?

The fastest-growing careers include Wind turbine technicians (50% growth), AI Personality Designer (45% growth), AI Agent Developer / AI Agent Platform Founder (45% growth). Growth rates are based on BLS 10-year projections.

What does AI risk score mean?

The AI risk score (0-100) estimates how likely a career is to be significantly impacted by AI automation. Lower scores mean the career is more AI-resistant. Scores are calibrated using Microsoft Research's 2025 AI Applicability Study.