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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.

268 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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Need help? Current demand indicator shows how occupations compare in terms of possible openings in order from high to low.
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Region Need help? There are 6 Planning Regions in Minnesota.
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Food Service Managers
30.87
$30.87  
three stars High School or less Southwest
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
29.81
$29.81  
three stars High School or less Southwest
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
32.97
$32.97  
three stars High School or less Southwest
Cost Estimators
35.98
$35.98  
three stars High School or less Southwest
Loan Officers
38.66
$38.66  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Chemical Technicians
25.03
$25.03  
three stars High School or less Southwest
Social and Human Service Assistants
20.29
$20.29  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
19.34
$19.34  
three stars High School or less Southwest
Coaches and Scouts
19.41
$19.41  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Pharmacy Technicians
21.96
$21.96  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Psychiatric Technicians
18.75
$18.75  
three stars High School or less Southwest
Dispensing Opticians
19.39
$19.39  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Nursing Assistants
19.44
$19.44  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Medical Assistants
23.96
$23.96  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Firefighters
19.87
$19.87  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Correctional Officers and Jailers
26.97
$26.97  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Security Guards
18.52
$18.52  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Lifeguards and Ski Patrollers
14.01
$14.01  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Chefs and Head Cooks
24.72
$24.72  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
19.30
$19.30  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Fast Food Cooks
13.61
$13.61  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks
18.99
$18.99  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Restaurant Cooks
18.19
$18.19  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Food Preparation Workers
15.67
$15.67  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Bartenders
13.07
$13.07  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Fast Food and Counter Workers
14.73
$14.73  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Fast Food and Counter Workers
14.73
$14.73  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Waiters and Waitresses
11.71
$11.71  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Nonrestaurant Food Servers
15.55
$15.55  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants
14.28
$14.28  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Dishwashers
14.38
$14.38  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Supervisors of Housekeepers and Janitors
22.78
$22.78  
three stars High School or less Southwest
Supervisors of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
29.97
$29.97  
three stars High School or less Southwest
Janitors and Cleaners
17.87
$17.87  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Maids and Housekeepers
16.79
$16.79  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
18.91
$18.91  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators
23.20
$23.20  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
15.32
$15.32  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
14.00
$14.00  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Childcare Workers
14.63
$14.63  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
22.94
$22.94  
three stars High School or less Southwest
Recreation Workers
18.28
$18.28  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Residential Advisors
21.29
$21.29  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
22.69
$22.69  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
42.57
$42.57  
three stars High School or less Southwest
Cashiers
14.41
$14.41  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Counter and Rental Clerks
17.87
$17.87  
four stars High School or less Southwest
Parts Salespersons
18.65
$18.65  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Retail Salespersons
15.63
$15.63  
five stars High School or less Southwest
Advertising Sales Agents
26.36
$26.36  
three stars High School or less Southwest
 
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