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50 Jobs That Will Survive (and Thrive in) the Rise of AI

A curated list of roles with positive or resilient outlooks to 2030, aggregated from the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2025 analysis.

Updated October 11, 2025 ·

According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, the following 50 jobs are projected to grow or remain resilient in the age of AI. These roles are considered either complementary to AI, difficult to automate, or central to managing, designing and integrating AI systems. Always validate region/industry specifics.

Source: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025 → PDF

The list, grouped by themes

💻 Technology & AI-Driven Roles

  • AI and Machine Learning Specialists
  • Data Analysts and Scientists
  • Big Data Specialists
  • Business Intelligence Analysts
  • Cybersecurity Analysts
  • Information Security Specialists
  • Fintech Engineers
  • Cloud Computing Specialists
  • Software Developers and Engineers
  • DevOps Engineers

Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025. View PDF

⚙️ Engineering & Technical Professions

  • Robotics Engineers
  • Process Automation Specialists
  • Mechatronics Engineers
  • Electrotechnology Engineers
  • Industrial Engineers
  • Systems Integrators
  • Product Development Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Civil and Infrastructure Engineers
  • Engineering Technicians

Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025. View PDF

🌱 Sustainability & Green Economy

  • Renewable Energy Engineers
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Sustainability Specialists
  • Water Resource Management Specialists
  • Urban and Regional Planners
  • Environmental Compliance Managers
  • Waste Management Engineers
  • Energy Efficiency Consultants
  • Green Building Designers
  • Agricultural Equipment Operators (agri-tech integration)

Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025. View PDF

🧍‍♀️ Human & Creative Professions

  • Education and Training Specialists
  • University Professors and Lecturers
  • Psychologists and Counselors
  • Human Resources and Talent Specialists
  • Organizational Development Managers
  • Marketing and Brand Strategists
  • Digital Marketing Specialists
  • UX/UI Designers
  • Creative Directors
  • Content Strategists

Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025. View PDF

🏥 Healthcare & Social Professions

  • Medical Doctors and Surgeons
  • Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners
  • Medical Technologists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Health Informatics Specialists
  • Pharmacists
  • Social Workers
  • Mental Health Counselors
  • Nutrition and Wellness Coaches

Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025. View PDF

Why These Jobs Are Resilient

The WEF report categorizes these as AI‑complementary roles—meaning they rely on:

  • Human creativity and empathy
  • Complex judgment and problem‑solving
  • Cross‑functional coordination
  • AI literacy and oversight
  • Sustainability and social purpose alignment

These professions are expected to grow through 2030, even as automation replaces millions of clerical, administrative and repetitive jobs. Source: WEF, Future of Jobs Report 2025 → PDF

How to pivot toward these roles

  1. Map adjacency: choose 2–3 roles that reuse your strongest skills.
  2. Ship evidence: complete 2–3 small projects showing relevant outcomes.
  3. Quantify impact: add metrics and share with the right audience.