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.
326 occupations found
Occupation Title 
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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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| Bus and Truck Mechanics |
29.894759615384615
$29.894759615384615
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity |
23.038072115384615
$23.038072115384615
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Bus Drivers, School |
22.32766826923077
$22.32766826923077
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
23.643701923076925
$23.643701923076925
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Biological Technicians |
23.82411057692308
$23.82411057692308
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Billing and Posting Clerks |
23.882072115384616
$23.882072115384616
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Bill and Account Collectors |
21.81616826923077
$21.81616826923077
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Bartenders |
13.065100961538462
$13.065100961538462
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Bakers |
17.78126923076923
$17.78126923076923
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
16.379293269230768
$16.379293269230768
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
24.394125
$24.394125
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Vocational training | Statewide |
| Automotive Body Repairers |
24.21475480769231
$24.21475480769231
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Athletic Trainers |
28.936408653846154
$28.936408653846154
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers |
78.92103846153847
$78.92103846153847
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters |
30.90344230769231
$30.90344230769231
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Associate's degree | Statewide |
| Architects |
41.182956730769234
$41.182956730769234
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Anesthesiologists | ------ |
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
13.999754807692309
$13.999754807692309
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
37.11434134615385
$37.11434134615385
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Vocational training | Statewide |
| Agricultural Technicians |
19.02633653846154
$19.02633653846154
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Associate's degree | Statewide |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators |
21.190091346153846
$21.190091346153846
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Advertising Sales Agents |
26.357735576923076
$26.357735576923076
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High School or less | Statewide |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers |
31.857009615384616
$31.857009615384616
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Administrative Services Managers |
58.69065865384616
$58.69065865384616
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Associate's degree | Statewide |
| Accountants and Auditors |
37.36197596153846
$37.36197596153846
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
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