Top 5 In-Demand AI Jobs Pay $100,000 Or More

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has wreaked havoc in the tech industry. Many workers live in intense fear of losing their jobs. Amid rapid expansion of AI, it is important to get a job that pays well. In this article, let’s discuss top 5 in-demand AI jobs that pay $100,000 or more. You do not need experience in the tech field to land a lucrative artificial intelligence job.

According to new research from LinkedIn, administrative and support services, retail and manufacturing sectors, and professional services have been hiring for AI-related job roles since December 2022.

Top 5 In-Demand AI Jobs Pay $100,000

Data scientist

Data scientist is one of the most in-demand AI jobs that pays more than $100,000. The demand for data scientists has steadily risen in the past few years and companies are also looking to hire Data scientists with AI literacy. The lowest average salary for a data scientist is $127,128.

Software engineer

The demand for technical AI roles like software engineer has steadily risen in the past year. Various companies are also looking to hire engineers with AI literacy. According to data from Indeed and ZipRecruiter, engineers must have AI knowledge for designing, coding, debugging, maintenance, management, testing, distribution, and migration. AI can help engineers by automating repetitive coding tasks.

Data engineer

Data engineer is responsible for managing and converting raw data into information. Data engineers with AI knowledge can work more extensively. The average salary for a data engineer can exceed $100,000, according to data from Indeed and ZipRecruiter exclusively shared with CNBC.

Research scientist

Research scientists have been using AI to summarize and write research papers. They also use generative AI to help produce new reports, improve weather forecasts and suggest medical diagnoses. Research scientists can earn more than $100,000.

Product manager

Product managers have the highest average salary of $153,698, according to data from ZipRecruiter. AI Product Manager focuses on using artificial intelligence to communicate with both executives and their team and conduct user research. They develop and launch products using AI technologies.

This is the list of top 5 in-demand AI jobs that pays $100,000. All the best with your job search.

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WR News Writer

WR News Writer is an engineer turned professionally trained writer who has a strong voice in her writing. She speaks on issues of migrant workers, human rights, and more.

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