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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 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $
41.58
41.58   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Engineers, All Other ------ Bachelor's degree
Statewide Electrical and Electronics Drafters $
26.22
26.22   		Postsecondary vocational training
Statewide Industrial Engineering Technicians $
23.35
23.35   		Associate degree
Statewide Mechanical Engineering Technicians $
25.75
25.75   		Associate degree
Statewide Soil and Plant Scientists $
30.01
30.01   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Statisticians $
41.26
41.26   		Master's degree
Statewide Health Educators $
25.19
25.19   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $
18.79
18.79   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary ------ Master's degree
Statewide Medical Records and Health Information Technicians $
18.65
18.65   		Associate degree
Statewide Physical Therapist Assistants $
21.28
21.28   		Associate degree
Statewide Medical Equipment Preparers $
17.21
17.21   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Pharmacy Aides $
10.76
10.76   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Psychiatrists $
83.32
83.32   		First professional degree
Statewide First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $
13.57
13.57   		Work experience (in related occupation)
Statewide Cooks, Fast Food $
8.73
8.73   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Cooks, Short Order $
9.14
9.14   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Food Preparation Workers $
10.33
10.33   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Bartenders $
8.94
8.94   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $
18.16
18.16   		Work experience (in related occupation)
Statewide Recreational Therapists $
21.63
21.63   		Bachelor's degree
Statewide Respiratory Therapists $
30.34
30.34   		Associate degree
Statewide Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other ------ Bachelor's degree
Statewide Interpreters and Translators $
19.67
19.67   		Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)
Statewide Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons $
72.84
72.84   		First professional degree
Statewide First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers $
23.90
23.90   		Work experience (in related occupation)
Statewide Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $
19.75
19.75   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide Brokerage Clerks $
21.05
21.05   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide File Clerks $
13.85
13.85   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Nonfarm Animal Caretakers $
9.14
9.14   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Gaming Dealers $
11.51
11.51   		Postsecondary vocational training
Statewide Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners $
8.95
8.95   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide Manicurists and Pedicurists $
10.50
10.50   		Postsecondary vocational training
Statewide First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $
30.92
30.92   		Work experience (in related occupation)
Statewide Electricians $
30.17
30.17   		Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)
Statewide Roofers $
26.40
26.40   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide Sheet Metal Workers $
26.62
26.62   		Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)
Statewide Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $
14.98
14.98   		Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less)
Statewide First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $
21.69
21.69   		Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Statewide First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $
29.61
29.61   		Work experience (in related occupation)
Statewide Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $
20.55
20.55   		Postsecondary vocational training
 
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