Oklahomans and other Americans are coping with rapid change in the workplace, and it isn’t easy.
Recent research by LinkedIn shows that almost twothirds of American workers feel overwhelmed by the pace of change. As the landscape shifts, nearly half (49%) of workers are worried about being left behind. Top challenges include adapting to flexible working, using artificial intelligence at work, and managing multigenerational teams Simultaneously, U.S. workers’ confidence in job security is the lowest it’s been since the start of the pandemic. But as the workplace continues to evolve, new opportunities appear, as LinkedIn’s annual “Jobs on the Rise” list shows.
From the rise of AI roles – three of the top 12 fastest-growing jobs – to the resurgence in travel and hospitality positions, the 2025 ranking highlights sectors with sustainable growth in today’s changing workplace.
1: Artificial Intelligence Engineer (design, develop and implement AI models and algorithms to optimize processes and solve complex problems). Most common industries: technology and internet, information technology services and IT consulting, computers and electronics manufacturing.
2: Artificial Intelligence Consultant (assist organizations with the adoption and integration of AI technologies to meet business goals and improve operations). Most common industries: technology and internet, IT services and IT consulting, business consulting and services.
3: Physical Therapist (assess and treat patients to help relieve pain, improve mobility and prevent or recover from injuries). Most common industries: medical practices, recreational facilities, staffing and recruiting.
4: Workforce Development Manager (design and implement training programs that allow employees to upskill in new or existing areas and align workforce capabilities with organizational needs). Most common industries: non-profit organizations, staffing and recruiting, business consulting and services.
5: Travel Adviser/Travel Agent (help plan and book travel arrangements – including transportation, accommodations and activities – based on clients’ preferences and budgets). Most common industries: travel arrangements, hospitality, insurance.
6: Event Coordinator (manage the planning and execution of social, corporate or nonprofit events, typically involving logistics like scheduling, vendor management and budget allocation). Most common industries: higher education, hospitality, nonprofit organizations.
7: Director of Development (oversee an organization’s fundraising strategy, from donor relations to portfolio management, in order to secure financial support for business projects or nonprofit activities). Most common industries: nonprofit organizations, higher education, civic and social organizations.
8: Outside/Field Sales Representative (sell products or services to prospective and existing clients through faceto- face interactions, building customer relationships and helping businesses achieve sales targets). Most common industries: wholesale building materials, machinery manufacturing, textile manufacturing.
9: Sustainability Specialist/ Environmental Analyst (analyze organization’s existing environmental and social impacts, and design strategies that mitigate potential harm and promote resource efficiency). The fastest-growing “green” jobs are wind turbine technician, solar consultant, sustainability manager, ecologist, and environmental health and safety specialist. Most common industries: business consulting and services, technology and internet, architecture and planning.
10: Security Guard (monitor and protect property, people and assets, responding to potential threats and ensuring overall safety). Most common industries: security and investigations, hospitality, food and beverage services.
11: Community Planner/ Community Development Planner (develop plans for land use, particularly public land, and design programs for infrastructure and community development that align with community values and support sustainable growth).
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12: Artificial Intelligence Researcher (advance AI technologies and solutions or develop new ones through advanced research, experimentation and the development of algorithms or techniques). Most common industries: technology and internet, higher education, research services.
13: Treasury Manager (oversee an organization's financial assets by identifying and mitigating risks, managing cash flow and developing long-term financial strategies). Most common industries: credit intermediation, technology and internet, real estate.
14: Land Agent/Land Acquisition Manager (negotiate and manage agreements related to the sale and acquisition of land, including property transactions, land usage and resource access). Most common industries: real estate, oil and gas, electric power generation.
15: Grants Consultant (help organizations with grants processes through identifying funding opportunities, preparing grant applications and ensuring compliance with grant requirements). Most common industries: nonprofit organizations, business consulting and services, fundraising.
16: Director of Employer Relations (build and maintain partnerships with employers to enhance recruitment initiatives and create internship or job opportunities for students and jobseekers, typically at educational institutions). Most common industries: higher education, health and human services, technology and internet.
17: Chief Growth Officer (develop and execute organizational strategies to drive revenue, expand market presence and promote long-term business growth). Most common industries: technology and internet, IT services and IT consulting, business consulting and services.
18: Bridge Engineer (design and oversee the construction and maintenance of bridges to ensure safety, functionality and regulatory compliance). Most common industries: civil engineering, design services, business consulting and services.
19: Private Equity Analyst (help businesses identify and evaluate investment opportunities, analyzing financial data and market trends to make recommendations). Most common industries: capital markets, real estate, business consulting and services.
20: Research Librarian (help scholars and researchers find and evaluate information sources, navigate databases and develop research strategies for their topic). Most common industries: higher education, legal services, technology and internet.
21: Nuclear Engineer (design and maintain systems that utilize nuclear energy for a wide variety of applications ranging from power generation to defense manufacturing). Most common industries: transportation equipment manufacturing, electric power generation, military and international affairs.
22: Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant (deliver healthcare services to patients, including conducting medical assessments, diagnosing conditions and prescribing treatments). Most common industries: medical practices, recreational facilities, nursing homes and residential care facilities.
23: Chief Revenue Officer (oversee an organization’s revenue generation processes, working closely with sales and marketing teams to maximize business growth and optimize operating efficiency). Most common industries: technology and internet, IT services and IT consulting, business consulting and services.
24: Instrumentation and Control Engineer (design, maintain and test equipment that monitors industrial machinery and processes, typically in manufacturing facilities). Most common industries: business consulting and services, oil and gas, engineering services.
25: Commissioning Manager (oversee and coordinate large-scale projects, including construction and engineering projects, verifying systems and equipment for compliance with budget, project goals and regulatory standards). Most common industries: IT services and IT consulting, oil and gas, technology and internet.