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20 Jobs That’ll See Explosive Growth in 2025, According to LinkedIn Data

Jobs related to artificial intelligence, investment and money management, and travel and leisure made LinkedIn’s list of ‘Jobs on the Rise’ for 2025.

By Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore

Edited by Laura Ratliff

Updated Jan. 28, 2025

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If you’re considering entering a new industry or pivoting roles within your current one, LinkedIn provided some insight into the fastest-growing jobs over the past three years. Data indicates significant job growth was seen across an array of fields.

From AI-related roles to sales jobs to travel industry gigs, here are the 20 fastest-growing jobs of 2025, according to LinkedIn’s projections.

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Artificial intelligence engineer

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Artificial intelligence engineer is LinkedIn’s No. 1 job on the rise. The top industries for these workers are tech, IT, and computer/electronics manufacturing, and San Francisco, New York City, and Boston have particularly hot markets.

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Artificial intelligence consultant

Like AI engineers, AI consultants are expected to be needed in tech and IT industries to help companies adopt and integrate new AI technologies.

LinkedIn predicts that there will be high demand for these workers in San Francisco, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

Physical therapist

Physical therapists are expected to be in high demand in 2025, with medical practices, recreational facilities, and more employing these medical professionals.

LinkedIn data suggests major metro areas like New York, Boston, and Chicago will be hiring the most.

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Workforce development manager

Workforce development managers implement training programs for companies across many industries.

LinkedIn notes that nonprofits, staffing or recruiting agencies, and consulting firms are hiring the most — and Los Angeles, Columbus, Ohio, and Seattle are big markets.

Travel advisor

Those interested in pivoting to working in travel will be pleased to know LinkedIn is predicting more jobs for those who plan and book travel arrangements and make recommendations.

The biggest industries are hospitality and insurance; tourist hotspots like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami have the most jobs.

Event coordinator

Event coordinators create schedules, vendors, and budgets for various events, from weddings to non-profit gatherings.

According to the data, higher education, hospitality, and nonprofits hire event coordinators the most, and New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston have the most jobs.

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Director of development

According to LinkedIn's data, these directors oversee their companies' fundraising strategies, and industries like nonprofits, higher education, and civic or social organizations have the most jobs. New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. are hiring hot spots.

Outside sales representative

Outside sales representatives primarily handle customer relations to help companies achieve sales goals. LinkedIn says the industries with the most demand for this role include wholesale building and manufacturing, and Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta have the most jobs.

Sustainability specialist

Those interested in helping businesses adapt more sustainable practices for the environment should consider a pivot to working as sustainability specialists. Industries like tech, architecture, and planning are hiring. New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are big markets.

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Security guard

According to LinkedIn's data, jobs in security have also been in high demand, particularly in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The top industries are security and investigations, hospitality, and food and beverage services.

Community planner

These workers plan and design programs for primarily public land. The top industries are civil engineering, architecture and planning, and transportation equipment manufacturing. The current top markets are Washington, D.C., Boston, and Chicago.

Artificial intelligence researcher

These workers are involved in advancing or developing AI technology. LinkedIn’s data shows the top roles that transitioned to AI researcher include machine learning engineers and data scientists. Tech hubs like San Francisco, Seattle, and Boston are hiring the most.

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Treasury manager

Treasury management jobs increased in industries like credit intermediation, tech, and real estate. The workers, who are involved with overseeing their companies’ financial assets, were in high demand in New York City, Chicago, and Dallas.

Land agent

Land agents, who negotiate and manage agreements related to property, land usage, and the like, are in demand in the real estate, oil and gas, and electric power generation industries. Salt Lake City, Phoenix, and Macon, Georgia, are big markets.

Grants consultant

Those with experience writing grants, identifying grant opportunities, and preparing applications could consider a pivot to a high-demand grants consulting gig. Typical industries include non-profits and business consulting, and New York City, Washington, D.C., and Cleveland are hot markets.

Director of employer relations

These workers are in high demand in industries like higher education, health and human services, and tech. They work with employers on recruitment initiatives, sometimes to create student internships. Hot markets include Boston, New York City, and Houston.

Chief growth officer

Chief growth officers are involved in creating strategies, marketing or otherwise, to grow the companies they work for. Industries hiring the most for these professionals include tech, IT services, and business consulting.

New York City, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta are hot spots for these roles.

Bridge engineer

Bridge engineers ensure bridges are functional, safe, and compliant with regulations. The top jobs transitioning to high-demand bridge engineer roles include project manager, project engineer, and design engineer. New York, L.A., and D.C. were all top hiring locations.

Private equity analyst

These employees help their companies identify the best investment opportunities, and are in high demand in New York City, Chicago, and Boston. LinkedIn’s data cites capital markets, real estate, and business consulting as the biggest industries hiring for this role.

Research librarian

The need for research librarians has been growing, with higher education, legal services, and tech being the prominent markets for these workers, according to LinkedIn’s data. Boston, New York City, and D.C. are hot markets right now.

Bottom line

Pivoting to an in-demand industry and knowing you have the job security that comes with it can lower your financial stress.

Also, keep in mind that a career pivot doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to start from scratch — many of the jobs on LinkedIn’s “On the Rise” list call for experience and skills that are transferable.

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Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore

Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore is a seasoned freelance writer who also teaches writing courses at Rutgers University. She's based in Jersey City and enjoys travel, live music and, of course, spending quality time with her pup.