This tech career can earn over $500k—more than some cardiologists make in a year. Here’s how one man did it

Headshot of Ashwyn Sharma. (Credit: Courtesy of Ashwyn Sharma)

• AI scientists are in high demand, and their salaries can reach over $500k, says Ashwyn Sharma, who has worked at Meta and Saleforce.

Pursuing a job in artificial intelligence may be one of the smartest moves you can make in 2025, with careers in the field among the fastest-growing in the entire country.