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Career Health Grades 2026

We graded 447 careers A through F based on future outlook, AI resilience, salary trajectory, and long-term sustainability.

A
64
Careers
B
259
Careers
C
98
Careers
D
19
Careers
F
7
Careers
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All Grades A — Strong (64) B — Stable (259) C — Caution (98) D — Declining (19) F — Avoid (7)
Showing 64 careers graded A ✕ Clear all filters
A
AI Engineer
Technology
Future Outlook
28/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
23/25
Sustainability
11/15
92/100
→
A
Nurse Practitioner
Healthcare
Future Outlook
28/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
23/25
Sustainability
11/15
92/100
→
A
Data Scientist
Technology
Future Outlook
26/30
AI Resilience
27/30
Salary Trajectory
23/25
Sustainability
12/15
88/100
→
A
Dentist
Healthcare
Future Outlook
26/30
AI Resilience
28/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
12/15
88/100
→
A
Dermatologist
Healthcare
Future Outlook
26/30
AI Resilience
26/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
14/15
88/100
→
A
Electrical Contractor
Engineering
Future Outlook
25/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
11/15
88/100
→
A
Electrician
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
25/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
11/15
88/100
→
A
Optometrist
Healthcare
Future Outlook
26/30
AI Resilience
26/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
14/15
88/100
→
A
Orthodontist
Healthcare
Future Outlook
26/30
AI Resilience
28/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
12/15
88/100
→
A
Data Engineer
Technology
Future Outlook
26/30
AI Resilience
27/30
Salary Trajectory
23/25
Sustainability
11/15
87/100
→
A
HVAC Technician
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
11/15
87/100
→
A
Plumber
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
11/15
87/100
→
A
Software Engineer
Technology
Future Outlook
25/30
AI Resilience
27/30
Salary Trajectory
24/25
Sustainability
11/15
87/100
→
A
Deep Sea Diver
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
25/25
Sustainability
7/15
86/100
→
A
Anesthesiologist
Healthcare
Future Outlook
26/30
AI Resilience
26/30
Salary Trajectory
24/25
Sustainability
9/15
85/100
→
A
Chief Executive Officer
Business
Future Outlook
23/30
AI Resilience
24/30
Salary Trajectory
25/25
Sustainability
13/15
85/100
→
A
Chief Financial Officer
Finance
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
24/30
Salary Trajectory
25/25
Sustainability
12/15
85/100
→
A
Chief Technology Officer
Technology
Future Outlook
25/30
AI Resilience
27/30
Salary Trajectory
24/25
Sustainability
9/15
85/100
→
A
Ship Captain
Transportation
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
23/25
Sustainability
8/15
85/100
→
A
Commercial Diver
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
23/25
Sustainability
7/15
84/100
→
A
Chiropractor
Healthcare
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
24/30
Salary Trajectory
25/25
Sustainability
9/15
82/100
→
A
Home Inspector
Real Estate
Future Outlook
22/30
AI Resilience
28/30
Salary Trajectory
20/25
Sustainability
12/15
82/100
→
A
Oral Surgeon
Healthcare
Future Outlook
26/30
AI Resilience
26/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
8/15
82/100
→
A
Paramedic
Healthcare
Future Outlook
22/30
AI Resilience
27/30
Salary Trajectory
20/25
Sustainability
13/15
82/100
→
A
Plastic Surgeon
Healthcare
Future Outlook
26/30
AI Resilience
26/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
8/15
82/100
→
A
Surgeon
Healthcare
Future Outlook
26/30
AI Resilience
26/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
8/15
82/100
→
A
Referee
Public Safety
Future Outlook
18/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
25/25
Sustainability
8/15
81/100
→
A
Boat Builder
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
16/25
Sustainability
10/15
80/100
→
A
Hospital Administrator
Healthcare
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
23/30
Salary Trajectory
25/25
Sustainability
8/15
80/100
→
A
Endocrinologist
Healthcare
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
25/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
8/15
79/100
→
A
Fabricator
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
16/25
Sustainability
9/15
79/100
→
A
Hematologist
Healthcare
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
25/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
8/15
79/100
→
A
Bodyguard
Public Safety
Future Outlook
18/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
23/25
Sustainability
7/15
78/100
→
A
Ergonomist
Healthcare
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
24/30
Salary Trajectory
19/25
Sustainability
11/15
78/100
→
A
Federal Agent
Public Safety
Future Outlook
18/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
23/25
Sustainability
7/15
78/100
→
A
Golf Course Superintendent
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
18/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
23/25
Sustainability
7/15
78/100
→
A
Hospitalist
Healthcare
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
24/30
Salary Trajectory
22/25
Sustainability
8/15
78/100
→
A
Pilot
Transportation
Future Outlook
15/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
25/25
Sustainability
8/15
78/100
→
A
Sheriff
Public Safety
Future Outlook
18/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
23/25
Sustainability
7/15
78/100
→
A
Aircraft Mechanic
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
16/25
Sustainability
7/15
77/100
→
A
Plasterer
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
21/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
16/25
Sustainability
10/15
77/100
→
A
Actuary
Finance
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
21/30
Salary Trajectory
20/25
Sustainability
11/15
76/100
→
A
Appliance Repairer
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
12/25
Sustainability
10/15
76/100
→
A
Bricklayer
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
12/25
Sustainability
10/15
76/100
→
A
Carpenter
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
20/30
AI Resilience
28/30
Salary Trajectory
17/25
Sustainability
11/15
76/100
→
A
Defense Attorney
Legal
Future Outlook
18/30
AI Resilience
25/30
Salary Trajectory
25/25
Sustainability
8/15
76/100
→
A
Equine Trainer
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
18/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
20/25
Sustainability
8/15
76/100
→
A
Ethical Hacker
Technology
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
23/30
Salary Trajectory
19/25
Sustainability
10/15
76/100
→
A
Financial Advisor
Finance
Future Outlook
21/30
AI Resilience
22/30
Salary Trajectory
25/25
Sustainability
8/15
76/100
→
A
Gunsmith
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
12/25
Sustainability
10/15
76/100
→
A
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
15/25
Sustainability
7/15
76/100
→
A
Podiatrist
Healthcare
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
25/30
Salary Trajectory
18/25
Sustainability
9/15
76/100
→
A
Air Traffic Controller
Transportation
Future Outlook
18/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
19/25
Sustainability
8/15
75/100
→
A
Artificial Intelligence Researcher
Technology
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
18/30
Salary Trajectory
25/25
Sustainability
8/15
75/100
→
A
Biomedical Engineer
Engineering
Future Outlook
27/30
AI Resilience
20/30
Salary Trajectory
19/25
Sustainability
9/15
75/100
→
A
Bounty Hunter
Public Safety
Future Outlook
18/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
20/25
Sustainability
7/15
75/100
→
A
Child Psychologist
Healthcare
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
24/30
Salary Trajectory
19/25
Sustainability
8/15
75/100
→
A
Electromechanical Technician
Skilled Trades
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
12/25
Sustainability
9/15
75/100
→
A
Fire Chief
Public Safety
Future Outlook
18/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
19/25
Sustainability
8/15
75/100
→
A
Fire Marshal
Public Safety
Future Outlook
18/30
AI Resilience
30/30
Salary Trajectory
19/25
Sustainability
8/15
75/100
→
A
Hedge Fund Manager
Finance
Future Outlook
18/30
AI Resilience
24/30
Salary Trajectory
25/25
Sustainability
8/15
75/100
→
A
Pediatrician
Healthcare
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
25/30
Salary Trajectory
18/25
Sustainability
8/15
75/100
→
A
Piano Tuner
Creative Arts
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
23/30
Salary Trajectory
16/25
Sustainability
12/15
75/100
→
A
Veterinarian
Healthcare
Future Outlook
24/30
AI Resilience
24/30
Salary Trajectory
19/25
Sustainability
8/15
75/100
→

Grades are calculated from BLS employment projections, AI exposure research, and salary trajectory data. Updated 2026.