Occupations in Demand
Which jobs are in demand?
Learn more about job availability and wages for careers in your region. The following careers are currently in demand in various regions across the state. The regions represented are the 6 planning areas in Minnesota as defined by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Short-term demand is defined as the combination of recently reported vacancies and relatively low unemployment levels.
Sort the table by clicking on the column header. Use the dropdown box to change the region. Get more information by clicking an occupation title or wage.
325 occupations found
| Occupation Title |
Wage
Median wage means the point at which half of all workers in the occupation earn less and half earn more. New employees are usually in the "earn less" half.
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Current Demand Indicator 
Current demand indicator shows how occupations compare in terms of possible openings in order from high to low.
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Typical Education Required |
Region
There are 6 Planning Regions in Minnesota.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses |
38.16
$38.16
|
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Associate's degree | Statewide |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
23.84
$23.84
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Retail Salespersons |
12.72
$12.72
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Personal Care Aides | ------ |
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers | ------ |
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Cashiers |
12.14
$12.14
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Nursing Assistants | ------ |
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Vocational training | Statewide |
| Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers |
20.88
$20.88
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|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Freight and Stock Laborers |
16.96
$16.96
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Home Health Aides | ------ |
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Restaurant Cooks |
14.73
$14.73
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|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers |
17.98
$17.98
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|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants |
20.01
$20.01
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|
High School or less | Statewide |
| General Office Clerks |
18.44
$18.44
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|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Applications Software Developers | ------ |
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Licensed Practical Nurses |
23.40
$23.40
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|
Vocational training | Statewide |
| Computer Systems Analysts | ------ |
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives |
32.83
$32.83
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers |
21.73
$21.73
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|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Customer Service Representatives |
19.02
$19.02
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Web Developers | ------ |
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Financial Analysts | ------ |
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Medical and Health Services Managers |
49.26
$49.26
|
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Waiters and Waitresses |
11.77
$11.77
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|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Elementary School Teachers | ------ |
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Maids and Housekeepers |
13.60
$13.60
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Food Counter Attendants | ------ |
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Childcare Workers |
12.28
$12.28
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Janitors and Cleaners |
15.10
$15.10
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|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | ------ |
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Pharmacy Technicians |
18.15
$18.15
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Industrial Engineers |
43.46
$43.46
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|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| High School Teachers | ------ |
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Light Truck or Delivery Drivers |
18.75
$18.75
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Supervisors of Administrative Support Workers |
29.47
$29.47
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Management Analysts |
39.37
$39.37
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|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
21.54
$21.54
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Human Resources Specialists |
30.74
$30.74
|
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
16.56
$16.56
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|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Mechanical Engineers |
39.62
$39.62
|
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
24.11
$24.11
|
|
Not available | Statewide |
| Mental Health Counselors |
24.11
$24.11
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|
Not available | Statewide |
| School Bus Drivers | ------ |
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
21.18
$21.18
|
|
Vocational training | Statewide |
| Carpenters |
26.43
$26.43
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|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
33.03
$33.03
|
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Electricians |
33.19
$33.19
|
|
Vocational training | Statewide |
| Machinists |
24.58
$24.58
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|
Vocational training | Statewide |
| Teacher Assistants | ------ |
|
High School or less | Statewide |
| Social and Human Service Assistants |
17.60
$17.60
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|
High School or less | Statewide |
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