Low Risk Job
Product Manager
Product managers guide the success of a product and lead the cross-functional team responsible for improving it.
Salary
$125,000
US Workers
200,000
Outlook
Growing +20%
Low Risk
Why This Job is Relatively Safe
Growth Paths
Continue growing your career with these advancement opportunities.
Senior Product Manager
2-4 years
Salary Change +30%
Skill Overlap 95%
Skills to develop
Strategic Thinking Executive Communication Product Vision
Director of Product
4-6 years
Salary Change +50%
Skill Overlap 85%
Skills to develop
Portfolio Management Org Design Executive Presence
Founder/Entrepreneur
1-3 years
Salary Change Variable
Skill Overlap 70%
Skills to develop
Fundraising Team Building Sales
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Our Data Sources
Our risk scores are based on research from:
- World Economic Forum - Future of Jobs Report 2025
- McKinsey Global Institute - Jobs Lost, Jobs Gained
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Oxford Martin School - The Future of Employment
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