"LinkedIn's Jobs on the Rise 2026 list paints a clear picture of where the U.S. labor market is headed, with artificial intelligence continuing to reshape hiring across industries. Compiled using LinkedIn data from the past three years, the ranking highlights the 25 fastest‑growing roles nationwide, topped by AI engineer. Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence continues to dominate, with AI engineers, AI consultants and strategists, data annotators, and AI/ML researchers topping the rankings as companies race to integrate AI into everyday operations."
"Beyond AI, roles in real estate, healthcare, infrastructure, and sales-such as new home sales specialists, healthcare reimbursement specialists, and data center technicians-underscore that human‑led, operational work is also in high demand. Another notable trend is the rise of founders and independent consultants, signaling a continued shift toward self‑employment and flexible work as professionals adapt to economic uncertainty. Together, the list highlights a job market increasingly shaped by both advanced technology and practical, people‑driven skills."
LinkedIn's Jobs on the Rise 2026 ranking uses three years of LinkedIn data to identify the 25 fastest-growing roles nationwide, with AI engineer at the top. Artificial intelligence roles such as AI engineers, AI consultants and strategists, data annotators, and AI/ML researchers dominate hiring as companies integrate AI into operations. Demand persists for human-led operational roles in real estate, healthcare, infrastructure, and sales, including new home sales specialists, healthcare reimbursement specialists, and data center technicians. The rise of founders and independent consultants indicates growing self-employment and flexible work amid economic uncertainty, blending advanced technology with practical skills.
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