58 Emerging Careers

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $13/hr (about $27,000/yr), typically $10 to $16/hr.

These figures are after gas, car wear and other driving costs, but before income tax. Most drivers deliver only a few hours a week as a side gig, so their yearly earnings are small, and pay varies a lot by city, time of day and tips.

Sources: Solo driver earnings data (2026), ShiftTracker food delivery pay (2026), DoorDash: Is Dashing a Substitute for Traditional Employment?, UC Berkeley Labor Center gig driver pay study (2024). Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 2,000,000, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: DoorDash, ~2M monthly active US Dashers (company figure; drivers often work several apps)

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $16/hr (about $33,000/yr), typically $13 to $19/hr.

Figures are after car costs like gas, insurance and wear, before income tax; gross app pay is about $6 an hour higher. Most drivers work part-time, often under 20 hours a week, so typical yearly earnings are far below the full-time figure.

Sources: Gridwise driver earnings data (2026), HR&A Advisors Uber net earnings study (2025), BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025), UC Berkeley Labor Center gig driver pay review (2024). Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 1,750,000, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: The Rideshare Guy (2023): ~1.5M to 2M US Uber and Lyft drivers, after overlap

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $42,000/yr, typically $38,000 to $68,000/yr.

Most people who make content earn very little: about half to two thirds of creators make under $10,000 a year from it, and only about 4% make over $100,000. Figures for self-employed creators are earnings after costs like gear, editing help and platform fees, before income tax.

Sources: ZipRecruiter, Social Media Influencer (2026), Backstage citing Glassdoor and ZipRecruiter (2026), Gigapay Global Creator Economy Report, citing CreatorIQ (2026), Goldman Sachs Research (2025). Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines roles that are largely the same people under different titles: Content creator (1,700,000), UGC creator (52,000), Stream clipper (18,000). We use the largest estimate rather than the sum so no one is counted twice.

Source: Keller Advisory, Creators Uncovered (2024)

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $40,000/yr, typically $28,000 to $61,000/yr.

Most online sellers do this on the side, and the typical one keeps only a few thousand dollars a year after paying for inventory, platform fees, and shipping. Figures are profit after those business costs and before income tax, and a small group of top sellers earns far more than the rest.

Sources: ZipRecruiter, Seller / eBay Seller salary (2026), ZipRecruiter, Online Seller (2026), Jungle Scout, How much do Amazon sellers make, Ultimate Thrifting Reseller Survey (2025). Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines separate estimates for related roles: Etsy seller (340,000), Amazon seller (210,000), Dropshipper (74,000), Online reseller (37,000), Live-stream seller (14,000). We add them up because they are mostly different people. Some do more than one, so treat it as an upper bound.

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $50,000/yr, typically $25,000 to $95,000/yr.

Most people earn little from this as a side gig. A typical TikTok Shop creator makes a few hundred dollars a month, and only a small share make a full-time living. Figures are commissions after platform fees and before business costs like samples, gear, ads and income tax.

Sources: ZipRecruiter Affiliate Marketer (2026), OptinMonster citing PayScale (2025), iRev citing Authority Hacker and DemandSage (2026), Dashboardly TikTok Shop creator stats (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines separate estimates for related roles: Affiliate marketer (290,000), TikTok Shop affiliate (37,000). We add them up because they are mostly different people. Some do more than one, so treat it as an upper bound.

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $36/hr (about $75,000/yr), typically $26 to $48/hr.

Many licensed drone pilots fly freelance or part-time, paid per job, so their yearly drone income is much lower than a full-time salary. Freelance figures are after equipment, insurance and travel costs. Higher-paid listings are mostly defense and large utility jobs.

Sources: Glassdoor, Licensed Drone Pilot (2026), Indeed, Drone Pilot (2026), ZipRecruiter, Freelance Drone Pilot (2026), Drone U, Drone Pilot Salary (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 320,000, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: FAA Aerospace Forecast FY2026-46 (493k certificates, ~65% commercial)

US median for full-time work (about $45,000/yr). Typical range $18 to $25/hr. Counting part-time workers, people typically earn about $34,000/yr.

Most RBTs are paid only for the session hours they work, about $20 to $26 an hour. Many work part-time schedules, and canceled sessions often go unpaid, so yearly earnings are often below the full-time figure.

Sources: ZipRecruiter (2026), Indeed (2026), ABA Resource Center RBT salary guide, RBTexam.org part-time vs full-time. Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 272,024, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: BACB US certificant data

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $38,000/yr, typically $30,000 to $40,000/yr.

Most hosts run one listing part time. Figures are profit after cleaning, fees, utilities and upkeep but before income tax, and a mortgage on the property can wipe out most of that profit. Full-time hosts and co-hosts usually earn by managing several properties.

Sources: ZipRecruiter Airbnb Host (2026), AirDNA host earnings (2025), AirROI owner-run profit analysis (2026), ZipRecruiter Airbnb Co-Host jobs (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 825,000 blended with a search estimate of 34,240 (1,070 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search). We take the geometric mean of the two so neither one dominates, which gives about 170,000.

Source: Derived: ~15% of Airbnb's 5.5M global hosts

US median for full-time work. Typical range $120,000 to $194,000/yr.

Pay depends heavily on the employer. At big tech companies, product managers often earn $235,000 or more once stock and bonuses are counted, while at smaller companies and outside tech hubs they often earn closer to $100,000 to $130,000.

Sources: Glassdoor (2026), Indeed (2026), Levels.fyi (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 200,000 blended with a search estimate of 116,480 (3,640 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search). We take the geometric mean of the two so neither one dominates, which gives about 150,000.

Source: LinkedIn Recruiter count, US top hubs (Oct 2023)

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $40,000/yr, typically $20,000 to $80,000/yr.

Most streamers earn little or nothing, and only a small share make a living wage. The full-time figures describe people who stream as their main job, after costs like equipment, software and platform cuts but before income tax.

Sources: StreamScheme, Twitch payout survey (2026), EarnTrackr, Twitch streamer income by channel size (2026), Vice on CHI 2025 VTuber income study, Salary.com, Streamer salary (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 3,100 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 99,000.

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $55,000/yr, typically $38,000 to $90,000/yr.

Most life and grief coaches are self-employed and many coach part-time or on the side, so typical earnings are well below full-time figures. Figures are coaching income after business costs like certification, software and marketing, before income tax. Pay varies widely with client base and niche.

Sources: ZipRecruiter Life Coach (2026), Glassdoor Life Coach (2026), ICF 2025 Global Coaching Study via Paperbell, ZipRecruiter Grief Coach (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines separate estimates for related roles: Life coach (87,000), Grief coach (7,400). We add them up because they are mostly different people. Some do more than one, so treat it as an upper bound.

US median for full-time work (about $43,000/yr). Typical range $17 to $24/hr. Counting part-time workers, people typically earn about $36,000/yr.

Many peer specialists work part-time, and pay varies a lot by state and by whether Medicaid covers peer services there. Pay also tends to be lower at small community programs than at hospitals or government agencies.

Sources: ZipRecruiter (2026), Indeed Salaries (2026), Glassdoor (2026), Psychiatric Services survey of peer specialists. Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 82,000, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: Illinois BHWC, certified peer specialists (Dec 2025)

US median for full-time work. Typical range $106,000 to $172,000/yr.

Pay at big tech companies, where stock and bonuses are included, often runs well above $200,000, so the full range is wide. The figures here are typical total pay across all employers.

Sources: Glassdoor (2026), Indeed (2026), ZipRecruiter (2026), O*NET / BLS Database Architects wages. Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 78,625, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: LinkedIn Talent Insights (Nov 2024)

US median for full-time work. Typical range $76,000 to $110,000/yr.

Pay varies widely by state and setting, with big metro areas like New York and DC often paying well over $100,000. Government wage data has no separate BCBA category, so these figures come from salary sites and job postings.

Sources: Indeed (2026), ZipRecruiter (2026), TYGES placement data (2026), Glassdoor (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 77,956, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: BACB US certificant data

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $24/hr (about $50,000/yr), typically $17 to $30/hr.

Signing agents are paid a set fee for each signing, usually $75 to $200, and most do this part-time, so typical yearly earnings are far below the full-time figure. These figures subtract work expenses such as mileage, printing, and insurance, but not income tax.

Sources: ZipRecruiter (2026), Glassdoor (2026), National Notary Association survey, Notary Training School (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 2,350 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 75,000.

US median for full-time work (about $84,000/yr). Typical range $31 to $48/hr.

Pay is often an hourly rate plus commission per unit or syringe, so earnings depend heavily on how many clients you see. Many injectors work part-time or across several med spas, and nurse practitioners and PAs usually earn more than RNs.

Sources: Glassdoor, Nurse Injector (2026), ZipRecruiter, Aesthetic Nurse Injector (2026), Indeed, Med Spa Nurse Injector (2026), Glassdoor, Cosmetic Nurse Injector (2025). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 2,270 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 73,000.

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $30/hr (about $62,000/yr), typically $22 to $42/hr.

Most AI trainers are contractors who work part-time and on and off, and task supply can dry up without warning, so few earn a full-time income. General labeling pays about $15 to $25 an hour, while coders, doctors, lawyers and other experts often get $40 to $150 an hour.

Sources: Glassdoor AI Trainer (2026), ZipRecruiter Data Annotation (2026), Indeed Outlier AI Trainer pay, TIME on data annotation side work. Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines roles that are largely the same people under different titles: AI trainer (30,000), Data annotator (70,000). We use the largest estimate rather than the sum so no one is counted twice.

Source: Platform pools (Outlier 900k+ registered globally, DataAnnotation 100k+, Surge ~50k, Mercor ~30k weekly active experts), via Deel

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $65,000/yr, typically $35,000 to $120,000/yr.

Most people with a paid newsletter earn only a few hundred to a few thousand dollars a year from it, and a small group at the top takes most of the money. Figures are after platform fees and payment processing, before income tax.

Sources: WriteStack, Substack writer earnings (2026), Best Writing, Substack statistics (2026), beehiiv State of Paid Newsletters (2026), ZipRecruiter, Newsletter Writer salary (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 70,000, used as-is because there was no search data to check it against.

Source: Substack, ~100k paid publications worldwide (~70k US est.; publications, not people)

US median for full-time work. Typical range $45,000 to $90,000/yr.

Pay depends a lot on the type of job. Frontline content moderators, often hired through outsourcing firms and paid hourly, usually make $40K to $65K, while trust and safety specialists who work directly for tech platforms and write policy or investigate fraud often make $85K or more.

Sources: Glassdoor, Trust and Safety Specialist (2026), Glassdoor, Content Moderator (2026), ZipRecruiter, Social Media Content Moderator (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines separate estimates for related roles: Trust & safety specialist (40,000), Content moderator (27,000). We add them up because they are mostly different people. Some do more than one, so treat it as an upper bound.

US median for full-time work. Typical range $56,000 to $96,000/yr.

Pay depends a lot on specialty and seniority. Entry-level SEO and coordinator roles often pay in the $50Ks, while performance or paid media managers can earn over $100K.

Sources: Glassdoor via Coursera (2026), Indeed (2026), BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025), Glassdoor Performance Marketing Manager (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines separate estimates for related roles: SEO specialist (44,000), Performance marketer (4,800), Content strategist (15,000). We add them up because they are mostly different people. Some do more than one, so treat it as an upper bound.

US median for full-time work (about $76,000/yr). Typical range $29 to $46/hr.

Few employers use the title "biomechatronics technician," so these figures come from mechatronics, automation and biopharma maintenance technician data. Shift premiums and overtime at drug plants can push pay above these numbers.

Sources: BLS OOH, Electro-mechanical and Mechatronics Technicians (May 2025), BLS OEWS 17-3024 percentiles (May 2023), Glassdoor, Biopharmaceutical Technician (2026), Indeed, Mechatronics Technician (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 57,000, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: Brookings / Revelio Labs (2025)

US median for full-time work (about $45,000/yr). Typical range $17 to $30/hr. Counting part-time workers, people typically earn about $32,000/yr.

Many lash techs work part-time or build a book of clients slowly, so first-year and side-gig earnings often fall well below full-time figures. Solo studio owners' figures are after supplies, booth or studio rent, and booking fees, and pay varies widely by city.

Sources: ZipRecruiter Lash Technician (2026), ZipRecruiter Lash Tech (2026), Glassdoor Lash Technician (2026), BLS cosmetologists via US News. Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 1,770 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 57,000.

US median for full-time work (about $36,000/yr). Typical range $14 to $21/hr. Counting part-time workers, people typically earn about $28,000/yr.

Pay depends heavily on the state. Tips can add a few dollars an hour in big markets like California and New York, while Michigan and Missouri average closer to $12 an hour. Many budtenders work part-time, so what they actually earn in a year is often lower than the full-time figure.

Sources: ZipRecruiter Budtenders (2025), ZipRecruiter Dispensary Budtender (2026), Indeed Marijuana Budtender (2026), Stealth Agents cannabis staffing costs (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 165,000 blended with a search estimate of 18,880 (590 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search). We take the geometric mean of the two so neither one dominates, which gives about 56,000.

Source: Vangst 2026 Cannabis Jobs Report (412,500 jobs; retail share assumed ~40%)

US median for full-time work. Typical range $135,000 to $215,000/yr.

Pay is spread very widely. Engineers at big tech firms and AI labs often earn $250,000 to over $500,000 once stock is counted, while entry-level and non-tech-hub jobs can start near $100,000.

Sources: Glassdoor, Machine Learning Engineer (2026), Glassdoor, AI Machine Learning Engineer (2026), Pin AI compensation benchmarks, citing Glassdoor and Robert Half (2026), Levels.fyi, Forward Deployed Engineer. Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines roles that are largely the same people under different titles: AI engineer (8,600), Machine learning engineer (50,000), Prompt engineer (19,000), Forward deployed engineer (2,200). We use the largest estimate rather than the sum so no one is counted twice.

Source: LinkedIn workforce figure, quoted second-hand

US median for full-time work. Typical range $50,000 to $88,000/yr.

Pay varies a lot by city and employer. Big-city and tech-company roles often pay $85K to $115K, while small-business and entry-level jobs can start in the $40Ks. Many freelancers also manage accounts part-time for small clients and earn far less from it.

Sources: Indeed (2026), Glassdoor (2026), ZipRecruiter, Community Manager (2026), CareerFoundry summary of Payscale/Indeed/Glassdoor (2025). Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines separate estimates for related roles: Social media manager (48,000), Online community manager (2,200). We add them up because they are mostly different people. Some do more than one, so treat it as an upper bound.

US median for full-time work (about $55,000/yr). Typical range $22 to $35/hr. Counting part-time workers, people typically earn about $35,000/yr.

Many health coaches work part-time or run small private practices on the side. In the national board's 2025 survey, about a third of certified coaches earned under $10,000 a year from coaching. Self-employed figures are after business costs such as certification, software and marketing.

Sources: ZipRecruiter (2026), Payscale (2026), Salary.com (2026), NBHWC Annual Survey Report (2025). Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines separate estimates for related roles: Health coach (28,000), Nutrition coach (16,000). We add them up because they are mostly different people. Some do more than one, so treat it as an upper bound.

US median for full-time work. Typical range $78,000 to $135,000/yr.

Pay varies widely by employer: managers at software companies serving large accounts often earn well above the median, and many roles add bonuses or commission tied to renewals, which can push total pay toward $140,000 or more.

Sources: Indeed (2026), Salary.com (2026), RepVue (2026), ZipRecruiter (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 95,053 blended with a search estimate of 6,400 (200 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search). We take the geometric mean of the two so neither one dominates, which gives about 25,000.

Source: Zippia workforce profiles

US median for full-time work. Typical range $40,000 to $62,000/yr. Counting part-time workers, people typically earn about $42,000/yr.

Many coordinators are freelancers who charge about $250 to $500 per file, so income depends on how many deals they handle and is counted after business costs. Pay also varies a lot by market, with Glassdoor showing much higher figures in big metro areas than ZipRecruiter does for low-cost states.

Sources: ZipRecruiter (2026), Salary.com (2026), ListedKit TC salary guide citing Indeed (2026), Glassdoor Texas (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 790 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 25,000.

US median for full-time work (about $55,000/yr). Typical range $23 to $32/hr.

Pay varies a lot by setting and credentials. Nurse navigators (RNs) earn well above this range, while non-clinical navigators at community clinics often earn less.

Sources: Glassdoor (2026), Salary.com (2026), ZipRecruiter (2025). Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines separate estimates for related roles: Patient navigator (18,000), Care coordinator (6,100). We add them up because they are mostly different people. Some do more than one, so treat it as an upper bound.

US median for full-time work (about $62,000/yr). Typical range $25 to $37/hr.

Most of these jobs are full-time and paid by the hour. Overtime, on-call and travel pay can add a lot. Pay runs higher in California and at senior or commissioning levels, where advertised rates often reach $40 to $55 an hour.

Sources: ZipRecruiter BESS Technician (2026), Glassdoor BESS Technician III (2026), ENGIE Battery Storage Technician I posting, Indeed BESS field technician listings (NextEra). Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 20,000, used as-is because there was no search data to check it against.

Source: DOE USEER 2025 (80,900 storage workers; ~1 in 4 assumed field techs)

US median for full-time work (about $72,000/yr). Typical range $29 to $41/hr. Counting part-time workers, people typically earn about $58,000/yr.

Many lactation consultants work part-time, per diem or in small private practices, so yearly earnings are often below the full-time figure. Those who are also registered nurses in hospitals tend to earn toward the top of the range. Private-practice figures are after expenses.

Sources: Payscale, IBCLC certification (2026), ZipRecruiter, contract IBCLC (2026), Johnson & Johnson Nursing, citing Payscale (2026), Bornbir salary roundup (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 19,930, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: IBLCE US certificant count (Jul 2026)

US median for full-time work. Typical range $48,000 to $110,000/yr. Counting part-time workers, people typically earn about $50,000/yr.

Pay varies a lot by type of work. Career coaches at colleges and job agencies often earn $40,000 to $55,000, while executive coaches working with company leaders can earn well over $120,000. Many independent coaches work part-time, and their self-employed earnings are counted after business costs.

Sources: ZipRecruiter Career Coach (2026), ZipRecruiter Executive Coach (2026), Glassdoor Career Coach (2026), ICF Global Coaching Study 2025 summary. Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines separate estimates for related roles: Career coach (14,000), Executive coach (4,500). We add them up because they are mostly different people. Some do more than one, so treat it as an upper bound.

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $25/hr (about $52,000/yr), typically $21 to $34/hr.

Most doulas work part-time with only a few clients, and a Texas survey found over half earned under $10,000 from doula work in 2024. Figures for self-employed doulas are after costs like training, certification, travel and insurance, before income tax.

Sources: ZipRecruiter (2026), Indeed (2026), Glassdoor (2026), Texas Doula Association survey via National Law Review. Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 16,613, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: CMS NPPES doula NPIs (Aug 2026), likely an undercount

US median for full-time work. Typical range $72,000 to $105,000/yr.

Pay varies a lot by title and employer, and some sites lump in higher-paid sustainability managers and engineers, which pushes their averages up. Entry-level and nonprofit or campus roles often pay well below the median.

Sources: Salary.com (2026), Glassdoor (2026), Coursera summary incl. BLS (2026), ZipRecruiter (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 23,059 blended with a search estimate of 9,920 (310 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search). We take the geometric mean of the two so neither one dominates, which gives about 15,000.

Source: Zippia workforce profiles

US median for full-time work (about $66,000/yr). Typical range $25 to $41/hr.

Pay varies a lot by employer and specialty. Technicians at big cloud companies, and critical facilities techs who handle power and cooling, often earn $80K to well over $100K, while entry-level contract roles start nearer $40K to $50K.

Sources: Indeed (2026), ZipRecruiter (2026), Glassdoor, Data Center Operations Technician (2026), Glassdoor, Critical Facility Technician (2025). Updated 2026-Q4.

This combines separate estimates for related roles: Data center technician (8,500), Data center critical facilities technician (5,800). We add them up because they are mostly different people. Some do more than one, so treat it as an upper bound.

US median for full-time work. Typical range $92,000 to $168,000/yr.

Pay depends heavily on seniority. Entry-level privacy analysts often earn under $100,000, while chief privacy officers at large companies can earn well over $200,000, and people who also handle AI governance tend to earn more.

Sources: IAPP Salary and Jobs Report 2025-26, Glassdoor, Data Protection Officer (2026), Salary.com, Privacy Officer (2026), ZipRecruiter, Privacy Analyst (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 40,000 blended with a search estimate of 4,160 (130 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search). We take the geometric mean of the two so neither one dominates, which gives about 13,000.

Source: IAPP, 80k members globally (US half assumed)

US median for full-time work. Typical range $108,000 to $168,000/yr.

Salary sites disagree a lot because the title covers everything from coordinator-level program roles to senior corporate leads. Glassdoor's figures include bonuses and lean toward large employers. Openings for this role have also shrunk since 2024.

Sources: Salary.com (2026), Glassdoor (2026), ZipRecruiter (2025), Comparably (2025). Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 11,000, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: Revelio Labs via HR Dive (Sept 2025)

US median for full-time work (about $58,000/yr). Typical range $22 to $35/hr. Counting part-time workers, people typically earn about $30,000/yr.

Many somatic practitioners are self-employed and see clients part-time, often alongside massage, yoga or coaching work. Self-employed figures are after costs like room rent, insurance and training. Licensed therapists who use somatic methods usually earn more than unlicensed practitioners and coaches.

Sources: ZipRecruiter Somatic Therapist Salary (2026), ZipRecruiter Somatic Therapist Jobs (2026), ZipRecruiter Somatic Coach Salary (2026), Paperbell, How to Become a Somatic Coach (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 350 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 11,000.

US median for full-time work. Typical range $92,000 to $140,000/yr.

Estimates vary a lot by source, from about $96,000 to $143,000. Pay usually depends on your clinical license (for example RN versus pharmacist), your experience with the EHR system, and where you live.

Sources: Indeed (2026), Salary.com (2026), ZipRecruiter (2026), Glassdoor (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 320 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 10,000.

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $69,000/yr, typically $55,000 to $88,000/yr.

The full-time figures describe people paid to host or produce podcasts for a company or network. Most independent podcasters earn little or nothing from ads and sponsors, and their earnings are counted after costs like equipment and hosting fees.

Sources: Glassdoor Podcast Producer (2026), Glassdoor Podcaster (2026), ZipRecruiter Podcast (2026), ZipRecruiter Podcast Host (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 320 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 10,000.

US median for full-time work (about $54,000/yr). Typical range $22 to $32/hr. Counting part-time workers, people typically earn about $30,000/yr.

Many organizers are self-employed and work part-time, so what they actually take home is often much lower than full-time pay. For self-employed organizers, these figures are earnings after business costs such as supplies, travel and insurance, before income tax.

Sources: ZipRecruiter (2026), Glassdoor (2026), Salary.com (2026), NAPO Getting Started Guide. Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 3,500 blended with a search estimate of 27,520 (860 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search). We take the geometric mean of the two so neither one dominates, which gives about 9,800.

Source: NAPO members worldwide

US median for full-time work. Typical range $92,000 to $158,000/yr.

Pay varies a lot with seniority and employer. Entry-level researchers often start near $85K, while senior staff at big tech firms can top $180K with bonuses and stock.

Sources: Glassdoor UX Researcher (2026), ZipRecruiter UX Researcher (2026), Indeed User Experience Researcher (2026), User Interviews UX Salary Report (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 280 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 9,000.

US median for full-time work. Typical range $49,000 to $88,000/yr.

Pay varies a lot by level. Entry-level jobs reviewing flagged transactions often pay hourly at around $23 to $25 an hour. Fraud strategy roles that build rules and models, especially at fintech and big banks, often pay $95,000 to $145,000 or more.

Sources: Glassdoor, Fraud Analyst (2026), ZipRecruiter, Fraud Analyst (2026), Salary.com, Fraud Analyst (2026), ZipRecruiter, Fraud Strategy Analyst (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 27,702 blended with a search estimate of 2,880 (90 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search). We take the geometric mean of the two so neither one dominates, which gives about 8,900.

Source: Zippia workforce profiles

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $72,000/yr, typically $57,000 to $92,000/yr.

Many genetic genealogists work freelance or part-time for clients at roughly $50 to $200 an hour, and some forensic cases are done by volunteers, so typical yearly earnings are well below full-time salaries. Freelance figures are after business costs such as database and records subscriptions.

Sources: ZipRecruiter, Genetic Genealogist (2026), ZipRecruiter, Forensic Genetic Genealogist (2026), Glassdoor, Genetic Genealogist (2026), ICAPGen, What Will it Cost?. Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 270 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 8,600.

US median for full-time work (about $54,000/yr). Typical range $22 to $32/hr.

Pay depends a lot on location and skill level. Entry-level line operators in battery plants often make about $19 to $22 an hour. Technicians who troubleshoot equipment, especially in California or at pilot lines, can earn $30 to $50 an hour, and shift and overtime pay add more.

Sources: ZipRecruiter, Battery Technician (2026), ZipRecruiter, Gigafactory Salary (2026), Glassdoor, Lithium battery job listings (2026), ZipRecruiter, Battery Manufacturing job listings (2025). Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 7,100, used as-is because there was no search data to check it against.

Source: DOE USEER 2025 (14,294 battery mfg workers; ~half assumed line techs)

US median for full-time work (about $50,000/yr). Typical range $19 to $30/hr.

Entry-level installers often start near $20 an hour. Experienced programmers who work on high-end lighting and AV systems can earn $70,000 to $95,000.

Sources: ZipRecruiter Smart Home Installer (2026), ZipRecruiter Smart Home Technician (2026), ZipRecruiter Smart Home Installer jobs (2026), CEDIA: What do smart home professionals earn. Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 200 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 6,400.

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $22/hr (about $45,000/yr), typically $17 to $25/hr.

Most end-of-life doulas are self-employed and work part-time or as a side role with only a few clients a year, so typical yearly earnings are far below full-time figures. Figures are after costs like training, insurance, marketing and travel, before income tax.

Sources: ZipRecruiter Death Doula Salary (2026), Salary.com Death Doula Salary (2026), Bornbir, death doula rates (2025), SCI Training, death doula salary. Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 1,550 blended with a search estimate of 25,280 (790 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search). We take the geometric mean of the two so neither one dominates, which gives about 6,300.

Source: NEDA registered members (2024)

US median for full-time work (about $39,000/yr). Typical range $15 to $23/hr. Counting part-time workers, people typically earn about $30,000/yr.

Most companions work on call or per assignment, often part-time with gaps between clients, so yearly earnings are usually below the full-time figure. Agencies bill families $500 to $2,000 or more per day, but companions keep only part of that, and only a small group of experienced private companions earn six figures.

Sources: ZipRecruiter Sober Companion salary (2026), Indeed Sober Coach salary (2026), Indeed sober companion job postings (2026), Active Recovery Companions, cost of a sober companion (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 180 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 5,800.

US median for full-time work. Typical range $120,000 to $200,000/yr.

Pay varies a lot by employer: chiefs of staff at public and big tech companies often earn $200K or more with bonuses and stock, while those in government, nonprofits and bootstrapped startups often earn closer to $100K to $130K.

Sources: Ask a Chief of Staff Compensation Survey (2025), Chief of Staff Network Salary Report (2025), Payscale (2026), ZipRecruiter (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 150 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 4,800.

US median for full-time work. Typical range $80,000 to $130,000/yr.

Pay depends heavily on education. Technicians with a two-year degree or bootcamp usually start around $75,000 to $85,000. Quantum engineers with a PhD at big tech firms often earn $150,000 to $200,000 or more once bonuses and stock are counted.

Sources: ZipRecruiter Quantum Engineer (2026), Glassdoor Quantum Engineer (2026), Community College Daily, quantum technician bootcamp (2026), Indeed quantum technician job postings. Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 4,401, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: QED-C State of the Global Quantum Industry 2026 (US workforce)

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $60,000/yr, typically $45,000 to $90,000/yr.

Most infant sleep consultants are self-employed and many do it part-time or as a side business, so typical yearly earnings are far below full-time figures. Figures are after business costs like certification, marketing and software, which job-board salary estimates and training-school surveys tend to leave out.

Sources: ZipRecruiter, Pediatric Sleep Consultant (2025-26), Salary.com, Sleep Consultant (2025), Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting graduate income survey, Glassdoor, Huckleberry Sleep Consultant listing. Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 120 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 3,800.

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $65,000/yr, typically $45,000 to $110,000/yr.

These figures are for players on salaried team contracts. Top franchise-league stars earn several hundred thousand dollars, but most people who compete in tournaments are semi-pro and earn little beyond small prize winnings.

Sources: Glassdoor Professional Gamer (2026), ZipRecruiter Esports Player (2026), Esports.net, CDL minimum salary, Sheep Esports, LCS salaries (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A published US count of 3,430, used as-is and rounded to two significant digits.

Source: Esports Earnings via Statista (active US players)

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $24/hr (about $50,000/yr), typically $17 to $34/hr.

Most sound bath practitioners do this part-time, paid by the session at studios, spas and events, so typical yearly earnings are far below a full-time figure. Self-employed figures are after costs like instruments, room rental and travel, and the high salary numbers on some sites are not realistic for this work.

Sources: Indeed job listings, sound bath/sound healing (2026), Indeed sound healing jobs (2026), ZipRecruiter Sound Healing salary (2026), NAD Yoga, sound healing career guide (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 100 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 3,200.

What people in this role typically earn from it in a year, counting the many who do it part time or on the side. Working full time, the US median is $24/hr (about $50,000/yr), typically $17 to $27/hr.

Most licensed facilitators in Oregon and Colorado do this part-time next to other work, and client demand is thin, so many earn only a few thousand dollars a year from it and some let their licenses lapse. Self-employed facilitators' figures are after costs like license fees and renting space at a service center, before income tax.

Sources: ZipRecruiter, Psychedelic Facilitator (2026), ZipRecruiter, Psilocybin Facilitator (2026), KGW, Oregon psilocybin struggles (2025), Lucid News, Oregon program closures (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 632 blended with a search estimate of 8,960 (280 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search). We take the geometric mean of the two so neither one dominates, which gives about 2,400.

Source: Oregon Psilocybin Services licenses (cumulative to Jun 2026)

US median for full-time work. Typical range $105,000 to $160,000/yr.

Pay varies a lot with seniority and sector. Analyst-level roles often start near $90,000 to $110,000, while managers and leads at large tech or finance firms can earn well over $170,000.

Sources: IAPP Salary and Jobs Report 2025-26 (summary via Captain Compliance), ZipRecruiter AI Governance Analyst (2026), ZipRecruiter AI Governance (2026), Glassdoor Governance Analyst (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

A rough count of 2,000, used as-is because there was no search data to check it against.

Source: IAPP AIGP certificate holders (~4k globally, US half assumed)

US median for full-time work. Typical range $100,000 to $185,000/yr.

Pay varies a lot by title and employer. Big consulting firms and banks pay $150K to $200K or more with bonuses, while generic "AI consultant" postings, including contract and gig work, often pay well under $100K. Independent consultants bill by the hour or project, and their yearly income depends on how much client work they land.

Sources: Glassdoor AI Consultant (2026), ZipRecruiter AI Strategy Consultant (2026), ZipRecruiter AI Consultant (2026), Glassdoor Artificial Intelligence Consultant. Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 50 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 1,600.

US median for full-time work. Typical range $64,000 to $112,000/yr.

Pay depends a lot on the employer. Senior content designers at big tech companies often make well over $150,000 in total pay, while entry-level and contract roles start around $50,000.

Sources: Glassdoor UX Writer (2026), ZipRecruiter UX Writer (2026), UX Content Collective salary survey (2025), UX Writing Hub salary survey (2024). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 50 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 1,600.

US median for full-time work. Typical range $111,000 to $185,000/yr.

These figures are total pay, including bonus and stock. Base salary alone is often $95K to $130K. Pay at big tech companies can run well above $200K, while smaller startups tend to pay less.

Sources: Glassdoor, Developer Advocate US (2026), Levels.fyi, Developer Advocate (2026), ZipRecruiter, Developer Advocate (2026). Updated 2026-Q4.

No published count exists, so we estimate from search demand: 40 monthly US searches for “how to become a ___” × 32 workers per search, which gives about 1,300.