The following list of occupations are considered to be in high demand, where significant amounts of annual openings and growth are expected. Statistically, these occupations are in the highest quintile for both Total Annual Openings and Annual Growth Rate. Due to confidentiality constraints on some of the occupations, employment and wage numbers are not displayed.
| SOC | Title | Training/Education Level |
| 11-9071 | Gaming Managers | Work experience in a related occupation |
| 11-9141 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Bachelor's degree |
| 11-9151 | Social and Community Service Managers | Bachelor's degree |
| 13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors | Bachelor's degree |
| 15-1051 | Computer Systems Analysts | Bachelor's degree |
| 21-1021 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Bachelor's degree |
| 21-1093 | Social and Human Service Assistants | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 23-2011 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Associate degree |
| 25-2011 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | Postsecondary vocational training |
| 25-2041 | Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Ele | Bachelor's degree |
| 27-2023 | Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | Long-term on-the-job training |
| 27-2042 | Musicians and Singers | Long-term on-the-job training |
| 29-1051 | Pharmacists | First professional degree |
| 29-1111 | Registered Nurses | Associate degree |
| 29-1126 | Respiratory Therapists | Associate degree |
| 29-2021 | Dental Hygienists | Associate degree |
| 29-2041 | Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | Postsecondary vocational training |
| 31-1011 | Home Health Aides | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 31-9091 | Dental Assistants | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 31-9092 | Medical Assistants | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 33-2011 | Fire Fighters | Long-term on-the-job training |
| 35-2021 | Food Preparation Workers | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 35-3022 | Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee S | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 37-1011 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitori | Work experience in a related occupation |
| 37-2012 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 39-2021 | Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 39-3012 | Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 39-3031 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 39-3091 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 39-9011 | Child Care Workers | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 39-9021 | Personal and Home Care Aides | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 41-2012 | Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 41-9022 | Real Estate Sales Agents | Postsecondary vocational training |
| 43-3071 | Tellers | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 43-4081 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 49-9091 | Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | Moderate-term on-the-job training |