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.
288 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 
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Region
There are 6 Planning Regions in Minnesota.
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| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |
22.966653846153847
$22.966653846153847
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Associate's degree | Central |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters |
31.995812499999996
$31.995812499999996
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Associate's degree | Central |
| Mechanical Drafters |
31.109240384615386
$31.109240384615386
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Associate's degree | Central |
| Civil Engineering Technicians |
35.12109615384615
$35.12109615384615
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Associate's degree | Central |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians |
35.28949519230769
$35.28949519230769
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Associate's degree | Central |
| Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
28.058245192307695
$28.058245192307695
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Associate's degree | Central |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
25.784860576923077
$25.784860576923077
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Associate's degree | Central |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
31.000274038461537
$31.000274038461537
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Associate's degree | Central |
| Respiratory Therapists |
40.7525576923077
$40.7525576923077
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Associate's degree | Central |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
49.509307692307694
$49.509307692307694
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Associate's degree | Central |
| Radiologic Technologists |
38.721865384615384
$38.721865384615384
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Associate's degree | Central |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists |
47.53309615384615
$47.53309615384615
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Associate's degree | Central |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers |
34.84913942307693
$34.84913942307693
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Vocational training | Central |
| Electricians |
38.50085576923077
$38.50085576923077
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Vocational training | Central |
| Dental Hygienists |
46.13141826923077
$46.13141826923077
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Vocational training | Central |
| Tool and Die Makers |
30.512269230769228
$30.512269230769228
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Vocational training | Central |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
32.9369375
$32.9369375
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Vocational training | Central |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
24.66892307692308
$24.66892307692308
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Vocational training | Central |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists |
17.905269230769232
$17.905269230769232
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Vocational training | Central |
| Hairdressers and Cosmetologists |
17.231283653846155
$17.231283653846155
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Vocational training | Central |
| Dental Assistants |
31.157052884615382
$31.157052884615382
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Vocational training | Central |
| Massage Therapists |
31.10749519230769
$31.10749519230769
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Vocational training | Central |
| Licensed Practical Nurses |
29.15779326923077
$29.15779326923077
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Vocational training | Central |
| Machinists |
29.587201923076922
$29.587201923076922
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Vocational training | Central |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
32.56658173076924
$32.56658173076924
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Vocational training | Central |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics |
23.75803846153846
$23.75803846153846
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Vocational training | Central |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics |
35.16409615384616
$35.16409615384616
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Vocational training | Central |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics |
30.02912019230769
$30.02912019230769
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Vocational training | Central |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers |
34.84913942307693
$34.84913942307693
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Vocational training | Central |
| Human Resources Assistants |
25.035471153846153
$25.035471153846153
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High School or less | Central |
| Cost Estimators |
39.03220673076923
$39.03220673076923
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High School or less | Central |
| Loan Officers |
40.54405288461539
$40.54405288461539
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High School or less | Central |
| Interior Designers |
31.60948076923077
$31.60948076923077
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High School or less | Central |
| Interpreters and Translators |
31.470802884615384
$31.470802884615384
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High School or less | Central |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents |
36.43144230769231
$36.43144230769231
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High School or less | Central |
| Food Service Managers |
35.66871634615384
$35.66871634615384
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High School or less | Central |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers |
30.709668269230768
$30.709668269230768
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High School or less | Central |
| Social and Human Service Assistants |
22.53575
$22.53575
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High School or less | Central |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers |
22.203903846153846
$22.203903846153846
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High School or less | Central |
| Pharmacy Technicians |
23.328216346153848
$23.328216346153848
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High School or less | Central |
| Dispensing Opticians |
22.461456730769232
$22.461456730769232
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High School or less | Central |
| Medical Equipment Preparers |
23.990980769230767
$23.990980769230767
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High School or less | Central |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers |
29.050841346153845
$29.050841346153845
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High School or less | Central |
| Chefs and Head Cooks |
28.466057692307693
$28.466057692307693
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High School or less | Central |
| Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers |
21.389192307692305
$21.389192307692305
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High School or less | Central |
| Supervisors of Housekeepers and Janitors |
24.070274038461537
$24.070274038461537
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High School or less | Central |
| Supervisors of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
32.083783653846154
$32.083783653846154
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High School or less | Central |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners |
29.769432692307692
$29.769432692307692
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High School or less | Central |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers |
16.666322115384613
$16.666322115384613
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High School or less | Central |
| Gaming Dealers |
12.275490384615384
$12.275490384615384
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High School or less | Central |
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