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Minnesota Growing Careers

What are the fastest-growing jobs in Minnesota?

These 50 careers are expected to grow at a faster rate than others from 2016 to 2026.

Career Percent Growth Sort ascending Projected Annual Openings Median hourly wage
Ushers and Ticket Takers 57.5% 541 $13.84
Restaurant Cooks 45.9% 4,845 $18.19
Nurse Practitioners 45.7% 451 $63.92
Manicurists and Pedicurists 35.7% 468 $14.96
Gaming Dealers 35.1% 292 $12.81
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 34.0% 1,057 $22.94
Statisticians 33.4% 109 $41.72
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 32.6% 283 $17.95
Physician Assistants 31.4% 244 $62.13
Medical and Health Services Managers 29.1% 966 $50.29
Information Security Analysts 29.0% 278 $54.80
Logisticians 29.0% 430 $37.40
Massage Therapists 28.1% 450 $24.42
Bartenders 27.2% 3,061 $13.07
Speech-Language Pathologists 26.1% 274 $40.51
Amusement and Recreation Attendants 25.8% 1,694 $14.01
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 25.5% 186 $32.52
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 25.5% 186 $32.52
Operations Research Analysts 24.3% 302 $42.89
Flight Attendants 23.9% 453 ------
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 23.9% 635 $15.32
Skincare Specialists 23.1% 119 $23.14
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants 22.9% 814 $14.28
Coaches and Scouts 22.5% 913 ------
Restaurant Hosts and Hostesses 22.0% 1,263 $14.76
Physical Therapist Assistants 21.2% 225 $30.18
Chefs and Head Cooks 20.7% 205 $24.72
Respiratory Therapists 20.5% 134 $39.64
Lifeguards and Ski Patrollers 20.4% 716 $14.02
First-line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers 20.3% 146 $25.92
First-line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers 20.3% 146 $25.92
Preschool Teachers 19.1% 1,244 $18.11
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 18.9% 897 $31.45
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 18.9% 118 $30.26
Market Research Analysts 18.8% 2,156 $37.91
Interpreters and Translators 18.7% 211 $30.59
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 18.5% 435 $23.04
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 18.3% 1,369 $19.35
College Nursing Instructors and Teachers 18.2% 144 ------
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 17.8% 2,622 $19.29
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 17.7% 120 $43.81
Waiters and Waitresses 17.4% 7,118 $11.71
College Health Specialties Teachers 17.3% 367 ------
Hairdressers and Cosmetologists 17.0% 1,626 $18.59
Logging Equipment Operators 16.8% 247 $23.75
Dishwashers 16.7% 1,167 $14.38
Community Health Workers 16.4% 152 $22.93
Health Educators 16.2% 272 $30.17
Medical Assistants 16.1% 1,316 $23.96
Marriage and Family Therapists 15.5% 170 $32.93

 

Source: Department of Employment and Economic Development, Employment Outlook Tool

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