Minnesota Growing Industries
What are the fastest-growing industries in Minnesota?
These 50 industries are expected to add more new jobs than others from 2016 to 2026.
| Industry |
Percent Growth  |
Projected Annual Openings |
| Warehousing and Storage |
33.9%
|
380 |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services |
24.2%
|
3,774 |
| Social Assistance |
21.5%
|
2,073 |
| Other Information Services |
17.5%
|
45 |
| Nonstore Retailers |
16.6%
|
194 |
| Waste Management and Remediation Service |
16.1%
|
106 |
| Professional and Technical Services |
14.0%
|
2,269 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors |
12.1%
|
946 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction |
11.8%
|
188 |
| Museums, Parks and Historical Sites |
11.3%
|
32 |
| Construction of Buildings |
10.9%
|
297 |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities |
9.4%
|
1,012 |
| Hospitals |
9.3%
|
1,156 |
| Beverage & Tobacco Product Manufacturing |
9.0%
|
36 |
| ISPs, Search Portals, & Data Processing |
8.4%
|
61 |
| Support Activities for Transportation |
8.2%
|
60 |
| Agriculture & Forestry Support Activity |
8.1%
|
19 |
| Performing Arts and Spectator Sports |
8.0%
|
97 |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) |
7.1%
|
41 |
| Financial Investment & Related Activity |
7.1%
|
144 |
| Crop Production |
6.6%
|
49 |
| Insurance Carriers & Related Activities |
6.3%
|
405 |
| Transit and Ground Passenger Transport |
5.6%
|
87 |
| Food Services and Drinking Places |
5.6%
|
1,103 |
| Electronic Markets and Agents/Brokers |
5.5%
|
46 |
| Administrative and Support Services |
5.3%
|
681 |
| Chemical Manufacturing |
5.1%
|
62 |
| Couriers and Messengers |
4.9%
|
64 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Mfg |
4.5%
|
46 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises |
4.5%
|
370 |
| Health and Personal Care Stores |
4.5%
|
78 |
| Gasoline Stations |
4.3%
|
112 |
| Truck Transportation |
4.2%
|
116 |
| Plastics & Rubber Products Manufacturing |
3.9%
|
65 |
| Animal Production and Aquaculture |
3.7%
|
41 |
| Repair and Maintenance |
3.4%
|
76 |
| Credit Intermediation & Related Activity |
3.3%
|
212 |
| Educational Services |
3.2%
|
774 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing |
2.9%
|
72 |
| Amusement, Gambling & Recreation Ind |
2.3%
|
97 |
| Food Manufacturing |
1.9%
|
91 |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers |
1.9%
|
68 |
| Building Material & Garden Supply Stores |
1.6%
|
42 |
| Personal and Laundry Services |
1.3%
|
37 |
| Real Estate |
1.2%
|
32 |
| Accommodation |
0.9%
|
27 |
Source: Department of Employment and Economic Development, Employment Outlook Tool
