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.
268 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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| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics |
22.87
$22.87
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
24.39
$24.39
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
37.11
$37.11
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Electricians |
35.79
$35.79
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|
Vocational training | Northwest |
| Hairdressers and Cosmetologists |
18.60
$18.60
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Dental Hygienists |
41.51
$41.51
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Licensed Practical Nurses |
27.09
$27.09
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Dental Assistants |
30.56
$30.56
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers |
32.53
$32.53
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers |
32.53
$32.53
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Machinists |
25.69
$25.69
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
31.45
$31.45
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
33.39
$33.39
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics |
24.83
$24.83
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Vocational training | Northwest |
| Civil Engineering Technicians |
34.54
$34.54
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians |
32.54
$32.54
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
25.09
$25.09
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Industrial Engineering Technicians |
31.22
$31.22
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians |
24.66
$24.66
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Computer User Support Specialists |
30.42
$30.42
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Computer Network Support Specialists |
35.18
$35.18
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Facilities Managers |
46.38
$46.38
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Administrative Services Managers |
58.69
$58.69
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|
Associate's degree | Northwest |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers |
24.20
$24.20
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers |
39.55
$39.55
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|
Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Medical Records Specialists |
25.87
$25.87
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|
Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |
19.96
$19.96
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Surgical Technologists |
32.43
$32.43
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Paramedics |
30.42
$30.42
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|
Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Emergency Medical Technicians |
20.17
$20.17
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|
Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Radiologic Technologists |
37.72
$37.72
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
43.81
$43.81
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
30.14
$30.14
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Respiratory Therapists |
39.64
$39.64
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Registered Nurses |
41.97
$41.97
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Associate's degree | Northwest |
| Preschool Special Education Teachers |
32.72
$32.72
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Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| Kindergarten and Elementary School Special Education Teachers |
30.44
$30.44
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Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School |
30.09
$30.09
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Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School |
31.09
$31.09
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Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers |
31.86
$31.86
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Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term |
19.08
$19.08
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Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| Instructional Coordinators |
37.77
$37.77
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|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| Graphic Designers |
30.17
$30.17
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Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| Public Relations Specialists |
32.31
$32.31
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|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| Athletic Trainers |
28.94
$28.94
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|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| Supervisors of Police Officers |
52.15
$52.15
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Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators |
38.36
$38.36
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|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| First-line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services |
23.93
$23.93
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Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| General and Operations Managers |
43.50
$43.50
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Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
| Marketing Managers |
76.65
$76.65
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Bachelor's degree | Northwest |
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