Low Risk Job
UX Designer
UX designers focus on the user experience of products, ensuring they are intuitive, accessible, and enjoyable to use.
Salary
$83,500
US Workers
120,000
Outlook
Growing +25%
Low Risk
Why This Job is Relatively Safe
Growth Paths
Continue growing your career with these advancement opportunities.
Product Designer
1-2 years
Salary Change +20%
Skill Overlap 90%
Skills to develop
Systems Thinking Business Strategy Cross-functional Leadership
Design Manager
3-5 years
Salary Change +40%
Skill Overlap 75%
Skills to develop
Team Leadership Design Operations Hiring
UX Researcher
6-12 months
Salary Change +10%
Skill Overlap 80%
Skills to develop
Research Methods Data Analysis Interviewing
Recommended Courses
Continue developing your skills with these courses.
Interaction Design Specialization
Coursera
4.7
8 months $49/month
Human-Centered Design Prototyping Evaluation Social Computing
View Course
Leadership Track
Design Leadership
IDEO U
4.8
5 weeks $1,599
Creative Leadership Team Building Design Thinking Innovation
View Course
Advanced Figma Techniques
Udemy
4.6
15 hours $84.99
Design Systems Auto Layout Variables Collaboration
View Course
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
Keep Building Your Career
Even in safe careers, continuous learning is key to growth.