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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| Fast Food and Counter Workers |
14.73
$14.73
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High School or less | Southwest |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers |
14.73
$14.73
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High School or less | Southwest |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel |
35.22
$35.22
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High School or less | Southwest |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
23.32
$23.32
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High School or less | Southwest |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
23.32
$23.32
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High School or less | Southwest |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators |
24.12
$24.12
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High School or less | Southwest |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators |
24.12
$24.12
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High School or less | Southwest |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity |
23.04
$23.04
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High School or less | Southwest |
| Electricians |
35.79
$35.79
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Vocational training | Southwest |
| Dental Hygienists |
41.51
$41.51
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Vocational training | Southwest |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
33.39
$33.39
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Vocational training | Southwest |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
24.39
$24.39
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Vocational training | Southwest |
| Hairdressers and Cosmetologists |
18.60
$18.60
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Vocational training | Southwest |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics |
24.83
$24.83
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Vocational training | Southwest |
| Licensed Practical Nurses |
27.09
$27.09
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Vocational training | Southwest |
| Machinists |
25.69
$25.69
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Vocational training | Southwest |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
31.45
$31.45
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Vocational training | Southwest |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics |
32.23
$32.23
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Vocational training | Southwest |
| Dental Assistants |
30.56
$30.56
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Vocational training | Southwest |
| Registered Nurses |
41.97
$41.97
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers |
39.55
$39.55
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Surgical Technologists |
32.43
$32.43
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Administrative Services Managers |
58.69
$58.69
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Agricultural Technicians |
19.03
$19.03
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Emergency Medical Technicians |
20.17
$20.17
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Facilities Managers |
46.38
$46.38
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers |
24.20
$24.20
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Medical Records Specialists |
25.87
$25.87
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Paramedics |
30.42
$30.42
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Computer Network Support Specialists |
35.18
$35.18
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Computer User Support Specialists |
30.42
$30.42
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Physical Therapist Assistants |
30.18
$30.18
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants |
28.79
$28.79
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians |
19.96
$19.96
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Radiologic Technologists |
37.72
$37.72
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
24.79
$24.79
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
30.14
$30.14
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
33.25
$33.25
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Industrial Engineering Technicians |
31.22
$31.22
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians |
32.54
$32.54
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Civil Engineering Technicians |
34.54
$34.54
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters |
30.90
$30.90
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Respiratory Therapists |
39.64
$39.64
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Associate's degree | Southwest |
| Middle School Teachers |
30.98
$30.98
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Bachelor's degree | Southwest |
| High School Teachers |
31.34
$31.34
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Bachelor's degree | Southwest |
| Preschool Special Education Teachers |
32.72
$32.72
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Bachelor's degree | Southwest |
| Kindergarten and Elementary School Special Education Teachers |
30.44
$30.44
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Bachelor's degree | Southwest |
| Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers |
31.86
$31.86
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Bachelor's degree | Southwest |
| Public Relations Specialists |
32.31
$32.31
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Bachelor's degree | Southwest |
| Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors |
29.66
$29.66
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Bachelor's degree | Southwest |
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