(CNN) — Some of the fastest-growing jobs for 2025 barely existed at the turn of the century, according to a new analysis from LinkedIn.
LinkedIn examined millions of jobs based on user updates from January 2022 to July 2024, determining noticeable growth in the artificial intelligence industry, as well as newfound interest in hospitality and travel.
The top two jobs were artificial intelligence engineer and artificial intelligence consultant, respectively. Artificial intelligence has become the latest Silicon Valley buzzword as companies like OpenAI have released chatbots that can do everything from hold conversations to suggest recipes to remixing images — albeit with some occasional high-profile missteps. (Artificial intelligence researcher also nabbed the No. 12 spot.)
But not all the jobs were AI-focused — or even high-tech. For example, the No. 3 job was physical therapist. Workforce development manager and travel advisor rounded out the top five.
The professional social network bills its annual “Jobs on the Rise” list …