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, employment and wage numbers are not displayed.
| SOC | SOC Title | Minimum Education/Training Required |
|---|---|---|
| 15-1031 | Computer Software Engineers, Applications | Bachelor's degree |
| 15-1051 | Computer Systems Analysts | Bachelor's degree |
| 15-1081 | Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts | Bachelor's degree |
| 21-1022 | Medical and Public Health Social Workers | Bachelor's degree |
| 21-1023 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Master's degree |
| 21-1093 | Social and Human Service Assistants | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 23-2011 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Associate degree |
| 29-1051 | Pharmacists | First professional degree |
| 29-1111 | Registered Nurses | Associate degree |
| 29-1123 | Physical Therapists | Master's degree |
| 29-2021 | Dental Hygienists | Associate degree |
| 29-2041 | Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | Postsecondary vocational training |
| 29-2052 | Pharmacy Technicians | Moderate-term on-the-job 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 |
| 33-3012 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 33-9032 | Security Guards | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 35-3021 | Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fas | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 39-9021 | Personal and Home Care Aides | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 41-2021 | Counter and Rental Clerks | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 43-3011 | Bill and Account Collectors | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 51-7041 | Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | Moderate-term on-the-job training |