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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 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.

292 occupations found

Region Click to sort the table by this column There are 13 Economic Development Regions in Minnesota.
 		Occupational titles Click to sort the table by this column Wage Click to sort the table by this column 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 Sort descending Current demand indicator shows how occupations compare in terms of possible openings in order from high to low.
Education/
Training Requirements Click to sort the table by this column
Statewide Financial Analysts $
34.70
34.70   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Personal Financial Advisors $
27.50
27.50   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Loan Officers $
29.47
29.47   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $
31.13
31.13   		Doctoral degree
Statewide Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists $
30.47
30.47   		Doctoral degree
Statewide Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors $
21.93
21.93   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Mental Health Counselors $
20.70
20.70   		Master's degree
Statewide Child, Family, and School Social Workers $
28.07
28.07   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Medical and Public Health Social Workers $
24.23
24.23   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Electrical Engineers $
40.20
40.20   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Industrial Engineers $
37.78
37.78   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Mechanical Engineers $
36.05
36.05   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Operations Research Analysts $
33.40
33.40   		Master's degree
Statewide Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education ------ Bachelor's degree
Statewide Social and Human Service Assistants $
13.66
13.66   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide Lawyers $
51.60
51.60   		First professional degree
Statewide Pharmacy Technicians $
15.24
15.24   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $
19.35
19.35   		Postsecondary vocational training
Statewide Home Health Aides $
10.94
10.94   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants $
12.80
12.80   		Postsecondary vocational training
Statewide Massage Therapists $
16.98
16.98   		Postsecondary vocational training
Statewide Dental Assistants $
20.73
20.73   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide Medical Assistants $
16.19
16.19   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide Pharmacists $
58.23
58.23   		First professional degree
Statewide Family and General Practitioners $
81.93
81.93   		First professional degree
Statewide Internists, General $
89.59
89.59   		First professional degree
Statewide Surgeons ------ First professional degree
Statewide Physician Assistants $
44.64
44.64   		Master's degree
Statewide Registered Nurses $
35.37
35.37   		Associate degree
Statewide Physical Therapists $
34.90
34.90   		Master's degree
Statewide Waiters and Waitresses $
8.96
8.96   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Correctional Officers and Jailers $
21.43
21.43   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide Cooks, Restaurant $
10.84
10.84   		Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)
Statewide Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food $
8.71
8.71   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $
11.65
11.65   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $
10.11
10.11   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists $
28.87
28.87   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians $
21.15
21.15   		Associate degree
Statewide Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics $
15.79
15.79   		Postsecondary vocational training
Statewide Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $
31.51
31.51   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $
30.39
30.39   		Work experience (in related occupation)
Statewide Bill and Account Collectors $
17.18
17.18   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $
17.37
17.37   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide Customer Service Representatives $
17.21
17.21   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide Loan Interviewers and Clerks $
17.89
17.89   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Receptionists and Information Clerks $
13.83
13.83   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Office Clerks, General $
13.95
13.95   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $
21.57
21.57   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $
12.47
12.47   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $
11.66
11.66   		Postsecondary vocational training
 
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