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.
324 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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| Industrial Engineers |
48.52
$48.52
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Mechanical Engineers |
39.76
$39.76
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Conservation Scientists |
39.12
$39.12
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Chemists |
39.56
$39.56
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Environmental Scientists |
40.18
$40.18
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors |
28.97
$28.97
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Rehabilitation Counselors |
23.40
$23.40
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Health Educators |
31.04
$31.04
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
38.10
$38.10
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|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Preschool Teachers |
18.24
$18.24
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|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Kindergarten Teachers | ------ |
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Elementary School Teachers | ------ |
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Middle School Teachers | ------ |
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| High School Teachers | ------ |
|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| High School Career and Technical Education Teachers | ------ |
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Preschool Special Education Teachers | ------ |
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Kindergarten and Elementary School Special Education Teachers | ------ |
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers |
30.71
$30.71
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Instructional Coordinators |
37.82
$37.82
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Graphic Designers |
29.94
$29.94
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Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Public Relations Specialists |
31.31
$31.31
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|
Bachelor's degree | Statewide |
| Dentists |
81.29
$81.29
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Lawyers |
62.04
$62.04
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Physician Assistants |
63.68
$63.68
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Occupational Therapists |
38.81
$38.81
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Physical Therapists |
39.91
$39.91
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Speech-Language Pathologists |
38.77
$38.77
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|
Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Veterinarians |
50.41
$50.41
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Nurse Anesthetists |
999.00
>$100
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Nurse Practitioners |
63.60
$63.60
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | ------ |
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Elementary and High School Education Administrators | ------ |
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| College Education Administrators |
46.87
$46.87
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|
Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Medical Scientists |
38.39
$38.39
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Marriage and Family Therapists |
32.45
$32.45
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers |
30.14
$30.14
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Health Care Social Workers |
30.84
$30.84
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
29.88
$29.88
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Pharmacists |
65.06
$65.06
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Graduate degree (any type) | Statewide |
| Computer Systems Analysts |
49.85
$49.85
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Not available | Statewide |
| Stockers and Order Fillers |
15.57
$15.57
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Not available | Statewide |
| Computer Network Support Specialists |
31.11
$31.11
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Not available | Statewide |
| Computer User Support Specialists |
28.66
$28.66
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Not available | Statewide |
| Computer Network Architects |
53.88
$53.88
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Not available | Statewide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
43.01
$43.01
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Not available | Statewide |
| Computer Programmers |
43.28
$43.28
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Not available | Statewide |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
23.39
$23.39
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Not available | Statewide |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians |
24.42
$24.42
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Not available | Statewide |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
39.57
$39.57
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Not available | Statewide |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | ------ |
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Not available | Statewide |
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