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 |
| 11-3021 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience |
| 13-1073 | Training and Development Specialists | Bachelor's degree |
| 15-1031 | Computer Software Engineers, Applications | Bachelor's degree |
| 15-1032 | Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software | Bachelor's degree |
| 15-1041 | Computer Support Specialists | Associate degree |
| 15-1071 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Bachelor's degree |
| 15-1081 | Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts | Bachelor's degree |
| 21-1021 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Bachelor's degree |
| 21-1022 | Medical and Public Health 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 |
| 25-1194 | Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience |
| 25-2011 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | Postsecondary vocational training |
| 29-1071 | Physician Assistants | Bachelor's degree |
| 29-1111 | Registered Nurses | Associate degree |
| 29-2012 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Associate degree |
| 29-2021 | Dental Hygienists | Associate degree |
| 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 |
| 35-1011 | Chefs and Head Cooks | Work experience in a related occupation |
| 35-1012 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serv | Work experience in a related occupation |
| 35-2011 | Cooks, Fast Food | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 35-2014 | Cooks, Restaurant | Long-term on-the-job training |
| 35-3021 | Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fas | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 35-3022 | Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee S | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 35-3031 | Waiters and Waitresses | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 35-9031 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 39-1021 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers | Work experience in a related occupation |
| 39-2021 | Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 39-3091 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 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 |
| 41-2021 | Counter and Rental Clerks | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 41-9022 | Real Estate Sales Agents | Postsecondary vocational training |
| 43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 43-4081 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 43-4111 | Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 43-4171 | Receptionists and Information Clerks | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 47-2031 | Carpenters | Long-term on-the-job training |
| 47-3012 | Helpers--Carpenters | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 49-3023 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Postsecondary vocational training |
| 49-9052 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Long-term on-the-job training |
| 53-3033 | Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 53-7081 | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | Short-term on-the-job training |