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 |
| 13-1031 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Long-term on-the-job training |
| 15-1041 | Computer Support Specialists | Associate degree |
| 15-1051 | Computer Systems Analysts | Bachelor's degree |
| 17-2112 | Industrial Engineers | Bachelor's degree |
| 21-1093 | Social and Human Service Assistants | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 25-1194 | Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience |
| 25-2041 | Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Ele | Bachelor's degree |
| 29-1051 | Pharmacists | First professional degree |
| 29-1122 | Occupational Therapists | Master's degree |
| 29-1123 | Physical Therapists | Master's degree |
| 31-1011 | Home Health Aides | Short-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 |
| 33-9091 | Crossing Guards | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 39-2021 | Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 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 |
| 43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 43-4081 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 43-4161 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 45-4021 | Fallers | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 45-4022 | Logging Equipment Operators | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 47-2073 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operato | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 49-9052 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Long-term on-the-job training |
| 51-6031 | Sewing Machine Operators | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 51-6093 | Upholsterers | Long-term on-the-job training |
| 51-7011 | Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | Long-term on-the-job training |
| 53-3033 | Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services | Short-term on-the-job training |