Jobs by industry: who is hiring and what it pays
Pick an industry to see the employers with the most openings, the highest-paying roles, the skills they ask for and the newest jobs. Every job on this page is in the United States, taken from the employer’s own career site or job system and checked to still be open.
Built in America
Lists are rebuilt weekly and kept by month.
- Defense and aerospacePrime contractors, new defense technology companies and the cleared roles that support them.28,895 open jobs · median pay $160k
- ConstructionContractors, homebuilders and the project, estimating and field leadership that deliver buildings and infrastructure.7,228 open jobs · median pay $133k
- US manufacturingPlant, operations, engineering, quality and supply chain leadership at American manufacturers, from heavy industry to consumer goods.30,611 open jobs · median pay $130k
- Automotive and EVVehicle makers, suppliers, battery and charging companies, and the engineers and operators building the next generation of vehicles.3,565 open jobs · median pay $182k
- SemiconductorsChip makers, equipment suppliers and designers: the fab, process, design and supply chain roles behind American chip manufacturing.3,730 open jobs · median pay $172k
- Shipbuilding and maritimeShipyards, naval suppliers and maritime operators: naval architecture, marine engineering, program management and production leadership.549 open jobs · median pay $126k
- Steel, aluminum and metalsSteelmakers, aluminum producers and metals processors: plant, metallurgy, engineering, operations and commercial roles.967 open jobs · median pay $110k
- SpaceLaunch, satellite and space systems companies: propulsion, avionics, mission operations, manufacturing and program roles.4,946 open jobs · median pay $154k
Technology and communications
- Data centersThe operators, builders and power teams behind the buildings that run the internet and AI.2,443 open jobs · median pay $184k
- AICompanies building AI and the machine learning, research, product and applied roles inside them.8,080 open jobs · median pay $228k
- TelecomWireless, broadband, cable, satellite and tower companies: network, engineering, product, operations and enterprise sales roles.1,388 open jobs · median pay $107k
- Robotics and automationRobot makers, warehouse automation and industrial controls: mechatronics, controls, software, field and operations roles.2,810 open jobs · median pay $175k
Energy and resources
- Oil and gasProducers, refiners, midstream operators and oilfield services: engineering, geoscience, operations, trading and commercial roles.950 open jobs · median pay $136k
- Utilities and powerElectric, gas and water utilities and power producers: grid, generation, engineering, regulatory and customer operations.2,287 open jobs · median pay $133k
- Clean energy and nuclearSolar, wind, storage, hydrogen, geothermal, nuclear and fusion: the fastest-growing parts of the energy economy.2,163 open jobs · median pay $158k
- Mining and natural resourcesMining, minerals, timber and agriculture: geology, engineering, operations, environmental and commercial roles in the industries that supply American industry.874 open jobs · median pay $144k
Transportation and travel
- Tourism and hospitalityHotels, resorts, cruise lines, theme parks and travel companies: operations, revenue, sales and guest experience.1,274 open jobs · median pay $110k
- Transportation and logisticsFreight, parcel, rail, trucking, warehousing and supply chain companies: operations, planning, network and commercial leadership.4,911 open jobs · median pay $117k
- Airlines and aviationAirlines, airports, business aviation and the engineering, maintenance, operations and revenue teams that keep aircraft flying.796 open jobs · median pay $132k
Health and life sciences
- HealthcareHospital systems, health plans and the leadership, clinical and administrative professionals inside them.26,211 open jobs · median pay $134k
- Biotech and pharmaDrug makers, biotechs and life sciences companies: research, clinical, manufacturing, quality, regulatory and commercial roles.11,001 open jobs · median pay $188k
Finance and property
Consumer
- RetailStore chains, marketplaces and direct-to-consumer brands: merchandising, operations, finance and corporate roles.3,004 open jobs · median pay $118k
- Consumer packaged goodsFood, beverage, beauty and household brands: brand, supply chain, sales and finance careers.2,492 open jobs · median pay $108k
- RestaurantsRestaurant companies and the operations, culinary, franchise and corporate teams that run them.931 open jobs · median pay $105k
- Casino and gamingCasino operators, sportsbooks and gaming suppliers: operations, compliance, analytics and executive roles. Video game studios are not included.458 open jobs
Media and sports
- SportsLeagues, teams, venues and sports media and betting: sponsorship, operations, analytics and front-office roles.223 open jobs · median pay $122k
- TV and streamingBroadcasters, cable networks and streaming services: programming, advertising sales, production, technology and finance.777 open jobs · median pay $159k
- Movies and filmStudios, producers, visual effects houses and theater chains: production, finance, distribution, marketing and technology.48 open jobs
- MusicLabels, publishers, streaming, live music and instrument makers: licensing, A&R, marketing, royalties and technology.435 open jobs · median pay $68k
Education and nonprofit
- Non-profitsCharities, foundations, associations and mission-driven organizations: fundraising, programs, operations, finance and leadership roles.12,670 open jobs · median pay $116k
- FoundationGrantmaking, community and hospital foundations: program, grants, fundraising, finance and operations roles.323 open jobs
- MuseumMuseums, zoos, aquariums, science centers and botanical gardens: curatorial, education, fundraising, visitor and operations roles.242 open jobs
- EducationUniversities, colleges, school systems and education companies: faculty-adjacent, administration, advancement, technology and operations roles.13,810 open jobs · median pay $101k
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