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. |
Current Demand Indicator Current demand indicator shows how occupations compare in terms of possible openings in order from high to low. |
Typical Education Required |
Region
There are 6 Planning Regions in Minnesota. |
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Machinists |
25.692408653846154
$25.692408653846154
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics |
32.23153365384615
$32.23153365384615
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Farm Equipment Mechanics |
24.832576923076925
$24.832576923076925
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Electricians |
35.79367307692308
$35.79367307692308
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers |
32.526346153846156
$32.526346153846156
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers |
32.526346153846156
$32.526346153846156
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Dental Hygienists |
41.507471153846154
$41.507471153846154
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
33.38746153846154
$33.38746153846154
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
24.394125
$24.394125
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
37.11434134615385
$37.11434134615385
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Hairdressers and Cosmetologists |
18.59766826923077
$18.59766826923077
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Dental Assistants |
30.557259615384616
$30.557259615384616
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Licensed Practical Nurses |
27.094182692307694
$27.094182692307694
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics |
22.869490384615386
$22.869490384615386
|
Vocational training | Northwest | |
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers |
24.195557692307695
$24.195557692307695
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Medical Records Specialists |
25.866033653846152
$25.866033653846152
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Paramedics |
30.419173076923077
$30.419173076923077
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Computer Network Support Specialists |
35.182
$35.182
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Computer User Support Specialists |
30.42416826923077
$30.42416826923077
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Facilities Managers |
46.378860576923074
$46.378860576923074
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Emergency Medical Technicians |
20.17460576923077
$20.17460576923077
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Administrative Services Managers |
58.69065865384616
$58.69065865384616
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Surgical Technologists |
32.43114423076923
$32.43114423076923
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers |
39.552076923076925
$39.552076923076925
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Registered Nurses |
41.966778846153844
$41.966778846153844
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |
19.959932692307692
$19.959932692307692
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Radiologic Technologists |
37.718177884615386
$37.718177884615386
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
43.809
$43.809
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Respiratory Therapists |
39.63528846153846
$39.63528846153846
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
30.14458653846154
$30.14458653846154
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Industrial Engineering Technicians |
31.22296153846154
$31.22296153846154
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Forest and Conservation Technicians |
24.662846153846154
$24.662846153846154
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians |
32.53598557692308
$32.53598557692308
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Civil Engineering Technicians |
34.53797115384615
$34.53797115384615
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
25.087206730769232
$25.087206730769232
|
Associate's degree | Northwest | |
Environmental Scientists |
40.129543269230766
$40.129543269230766
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
39.55041826923077
$39.55041826923077
Refers to MN wage data. Regional data is not available. |
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
Kindergarten Teachers |
30.85351923076923
$30.85351923076923
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
Elementary School Teachers |
30.943384615384616
$30.943384615384616
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
Middle School Teachers |
30.97833173076923
$30.97833173076923
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
High School Teachers |
31.337788461538462
$31.337788461538462
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
High School Career and Technical Education Teachers |
31.66729326923077
$31.66729326923077
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
Preschool Special Education Teachers |
32.72070673076924
$32.72070673076924
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
Kindergarten and Elementary School Special Education Teachers |
30.444134615384616
$30.444134615384616
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers |
31.857009615384616
$31.857009615384616
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
Graphic Designers |
30.17454326923077
$30.17454326923077
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
Public Relations Specialists |
32.31132211538462
$32.31132211538462
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
Athletic Trainers |
28.936408653846154
$28.936408653846154
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors |
29.655322115384614
$29.655322115384614
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
Rehabilitation Counselors |
22.66585576923077
$22.66585576923077
|
Bachelor's degree | Northwest | |
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