"( NewsNation) - Artificial intelligence hasn't changed most jobs yet, but roles tied to AI are already growing fast. AI engineer took the top spot on LinkedIn's annual Jobs on the Rise list, which highlights the fastest-growing roles over the past three years. Other fast-growing AI-related jobs were less technical, with AI consultants and strategists ranking near the top. LinkedIn also flagged a shift toward self-employment, with founders and independent consultants on the rise."
"The 2026 list is based on an analysis of millions of jobs started by LinkedIn members between January 1, 2023, and July 31, 2025, the professional networking platform said. 10 - Sales executives 9 - Founders 8 - Advertising sales specialists 7 - Strategic advisors and independent consultants 6 - Healthcare reimbursement specialists 5 - AI/ML researchers 4 - Data annotators 3 - New home sales specialist 2 - AI consultants and strategists 1 - AI engineers"
AI engineers top the fastest-growing US occupations, with AI consultants, strategists, and AI/ML researchers also showing strong growth. Less-technical AI roles such as data annotators appear among the rising positions. Sales-related jobs, including sales executives, advertising sales specialists, and new home sales specialists, also rank on the list. Founders, strategic advisors, and independent consultants indicate a movement toward self-employment and gig work. Healthcare reimbursement specialists appear as a specialized growth area. The 2026 Jobs on the Rise list is based on an analysis of millions of jobs started by LinkedIn members between January 1, 2023, and July 31, 2025.
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