Recent data from AIPRM reveals several key insights into the current AI job market. Listings and salaries for AI roles are increasing rapidly, with AI job postings on Indeed up 306% and searches up nearly 4,000% over the past year. The analysis also identified the most in-demand AI skills, top paying AI jobs, and global AI hiring trends.
Computer science was the most mentioned skill in AI job listings, appearing in 265 out of 7,991 postings (3.3%). Engineering came second with 210 mentions (2.6%), followed by AWS (199), architecture (180), and data analysis (132). This suggests software development and cloud computing expertise are vital for aspiring AI professionals.
The highest paying AI role was Director of Data Science at $253,919 median yearly salary. AI Architect and Head of Data also earned over $240,000. Data and machine learning engineering positions ranged from $190,000-$205,000. The top jobs emphasize leadership, architecture, infrastructure, and advanced analytics skills in AI and data science.
Geographically, over a quarter (27%) of US AI jobs were located in California in 2023. This highlights California as the top state for AI career opportunities.
From 2017-2022, the US had a 1.2% average annual growth rate in AI hiring. While steady, this was slightly below the 1.22% global average. The US pace was surpassed by Brazil (1.21%), Canada (1.26%), and Great Britain (1.22%). So while the US remains an AI leader, other countries are challenging its dominance in AI job creation.
In summary, demand and pay for AI talent continue rising rapidly. Software development, cloud, data science, and leadership skills are most coveted. California leads for US AI jobs, but the US has ceded some ground globally. These insights help indicate which AI careers and locations currently provide the greatest opportunities. Tracking the AI job landscape will remain important as the field and job market continue evolving quickly.
