Occupations in Demand
What manufacturing jobs are in demand in my region?
Are you exploring manufacturing jobs close to home? Learn more about job availability and wages for manufacturing careers in your region. The following manufacturing careers are currently in demand in various regions across the state. The regions represented are the 13 economic development regions 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.
Region
There are 13 Economic Development Regions in Minnesota.
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Occupational titles
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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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Education/ Training Requirements
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Arrowhead
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Machinists |
$ 17.79
17.79
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Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months) |
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Northwest
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Machinists |
$ 18.24
18.24
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Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months) |
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Central
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Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
$ 18.43
18.43
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Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) |
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7 County Twin Cities
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Tool and Die Makers |
$ 24.93
24.93
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Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months) |
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Southwest Central
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Tool and Die Makers |
$ 26.00
26.00
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Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months) |
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North Central
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Tool and Die Makers |
$ 22.44
22.44
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Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months) |
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Southeast
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
$ 17.77
17.77
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Postsecondary vocational training |
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7 County Twin Cities
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
$ 20.00
20.00
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Postsecondary vocational training |
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West Central
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
$ 12.49
12.49
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Postsecondary vocational training |
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Arrowhead
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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
$ 20.20
20.20
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Postsecondary vocational training |
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