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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.

272 occupations found

Occupation Title Wage Need help? 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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Region Need help? There are 6 Planning Regions in Minnesota.
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Civil Engineering Technicians
35.12109615384615
$35.12109615384615  
three stars Associate's degree Arrowhead
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
35.28949519230769
$35.28949519230769  
four stars Associate's degree Arrowhead
Industrial Engineering Technicians
31.966091346153846
$31.966091346153846  
three stars Associate's degree Arrowhead
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
31.000274038461537
$31.000274038461537  
three stars Associate's degree Arrowhead
Forest and Conservation Technicians
25.7898125
$25.7898125  
four stars Associate's degree Arrowhead
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
40.02448076923077
$40.02448076923077  
four stars Associate's degree Arrowhead
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
49.509307692307694
$49.509307692307694  
four stars Associate's degree Arrowhead
Radiologic Technologists
38.721865384615384
$38.721865384615384  
five stars Associate's degree Arrowhead
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists
47.53309615384615
$47.53309615384615  
three stars Associate's degree Arrowhead
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
22.966653846153847
$22.966653846153847  
three stars Associate's degree Arrowhead
Physical Therapist Assistants
30.220408653846153
$30.220408653846153  
three stars Associate's degree Arrowhead
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
34.84913942307693
$34.84913942307693  
three stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
34.84913942307693
$34.84913942307693  
three stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Dental Hygienists
46.13141826923077
$46.13141826923077  
five stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
32.9369375
$32.9369375  
four stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
24.66892307692308
$24.66892307692308  
five stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
40.83459615384616
$40.83459615384616  
three stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Electricians
38.50085576923077
$38.50085576923077  
five stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Dental Assistants
31.157052884615382
$31.157052884615382  
five stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Licensed Practical Nurses
29.15779326923077
$29.15779326923077  
five stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Machinists
29.587201923076922
$29.587201923076922  
four stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
32.56658173076924
$32.56658173076924  
five stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics
23.75803846153846
$23.75803846153846  
three stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics
35.16409615384616
$35.16409615384616  
four stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
17.231283653846155
$17.231283653846155  
four stars Vocational training Arrowhead
Human Resources Assistants
25.035471153846153
$25.035471153846153  
four stars High School or less Arrowhead
Cost Estimators
39.03220673076923
$39.03220673076923  
three stars High School or less Arrowhead
Loan Officers
40.54405288461539
$40.54405288461539  
four stars High School or less Arrowhead
Coaches and Scouts
23.570908653846153
$23.570908653846153  
four stars High School or less Arrowhead
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
36.43144230769231
$36.43144230769231  
four stars High School or less Arrowhead
Food Service Managers
35.66871634615384
$35.66871634615384  
five stars High School or less Arrowhead
Lodging Managers
35.40771634615385
$35.40771634615385  
four stars High School or less Arrowhead
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
30.709668269230768
$30.709668269230768  
three stars High School or less Arrowhead
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
37.37754807692308
$37.37754807692308  
three stars High School or less Arrowhead
Social and Human Service Assistants
22.53575
$22.53575  
five stars High School or less Arrowhead
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
22.203903846153846
$22.203903846153846  
four stars High School or less Arrowhead
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
18.67743269230769
$18.67743269230769  
four stars High School or less Arrowhead
Pharmacy Technicians
23.328216346153848
$23.328216346153848  
five stars High School or less Arrowhead
Dispensing Opticians
22.461456730769232
$22.461456730769232  
three stars High School or less Arrowhead
Medical Equipment Preparers
23.990980769230767
$23.990980769230767  
three stars High School or less Arrowhead
Pharmacy Aides
17.850754807692308
$17.850754807692308  
three stars High School or less Arrowhead
Correctional Officers and Jailers
29.050841346153845
$29.050841346153845  
five stars High School or less Arrowhead
Security Guards
20.616086538461538
$20.616086538461538  
five stars High School or less Arrowhead
Chefs and Head Cooks
28.466057692307693
$28.466057692307693  
four stars High School or less Arrowhead
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
21.389192307692305
$21.389192307692305  
five stars High School or less Arrowhead
Supervisors of Housekeepers and Janitors
24.070274038461537
$24.070274038461537  
four stars High School or less Arrowhead
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
16.666322115384613
$16.666322115384613  
three stars High School or less Arrowhead
Childcare Workers
15.650384615384615
$15.650384615384615  
five stars High School or less Arrowhead
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
23.5895625
$23.5895625  
four stars High School or less Arrowhead
Recreation Workers
18.3909375
$18.3909375  
five stars High School or less Arrowhead
 
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