"LinkedIn's annual Jobs on the Rise 2026 list identified the 25 fastest-growing roles in the U.S. over the past three years. The list shows a rise in technical and strategic AI roles, with AI engineers taking the top spot. While AI-forward jobs continue to grow, many rely on human-led skills to bridge the gap, like AI consultants and data annotators. These roles require unique human abilities and understanding that train AI."
"3. New home sales specialists Most common skills: Residential Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Buyer Representation Where the most jobs are: Houston, Dallas, Orlando, Fla. Top roles transitioned from: Real Estate Agent, Sales Manager, Property Advisor 4. Data annotators Most common skills: SEO Copywriting, Content Marketing, Content Production Where the most jobs are: Austin, Texas, New York City, San Francisco Top roles transitioned from: Content Manager, Editor, Data Analyst"
LinkedIn's Jobs on the Rise 2026 list identified the 25 fastest-growing roles in the U.S. over the past three years. Technical and strategic AI roles lead growth, with AI engineers ranked first. Many AI-forward positions still depend on human-led skills such as consulting, annotation, and training functions that teach models contextual and ethical judgment. Roles requiring interpersonal interaction and hands-on work, including real estate sales, fundraising, and healthcare reimbursement, continue to show demand. The top ten fastest-growing jobs include AI engineers, AI consultants and strategists, new home sales specialists, data annotators, and AI/ML researchers.
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