A recent study by Hostinger ranked emerging careers based on three key metrics: monthly search volume, job vacancies, and annual salary. These indicators were then used to determine overall demand. The careers were ranked based on a composite score, reflecting the most in-demand and high-potential roles shaping the future of work in the U.S.
| Career |
Composite score
|
| Customer Success Engineer | 98.79 |
| Digital Identity Manager | 92.50 |
| Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Developer | 89.70 |
| AR Experience Manager | 88.30 |
| Chief Remote Work Officer | 86.10 |
| Renewable Energy Engineer | 84.90 |
| AI Market Research Analyst | 83.50 |
| MLOps Engineer | 82.10 |
| Remote Work Coordinator | 80.70 |
| Digital Health Strategist | 79.30 |
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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.