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 |
| 11-9051 | Food Service Managers | Work experience in a related occupation |
| 13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors | Bachelor's degree |
| 13-2082 | Tax Preparers | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 15-1031 | Computer Software Engineers, Applications | Bachelor's degree |
| 15-1041 | Computer Support Specialists | Associate degree |
| 15-1051 | Computer Systems Analysts | Bachelor's degree |
| 15-1081 | Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts | Bachelor's degree |
| 17-2051 | Civil Engineers | Bachelor's degree |
| 17-3022 | Civil Engineering Technicians | Associate degree |
| 17-3027 | Mechanical Engineering Technicians | Associate degree |
| 21-1093 | Social and Human Service Assistants | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 23-1011 | Lawyers | First professional degree |
| 23-2011 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Associate degree |
| 25-1032 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree |
| 25-1191 | Graduate Teaching Assistants | Bachelor's degree |
| 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 |
| 29-1071 | Physician Assistants | Bachelor's degree |
| 29-1111 | Registered Nurses | Associate degree |
| 29-1123 | Physical Therapists | Master's degree |
| 29-1126 | Respiratory Therapists | Associate degree |
| 29-2011 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | Bachelor's degree |
| 29-2012 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Associate degree |
| 29-2052 | Pharmacy Technicians | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| 29-2055 | Surgical Technologists | Postsecondary vocational training |
| 31-1011 | Home Health Aides | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 31-1012 | Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants | Postsecondary vocational 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 |
| 35-2015 | Cooks, Short Order | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 35-2021 | Food Preparation Workers | Short-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 |
| 35-9011 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 35-9021 | Dishwashers | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 35-9031 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | Short-term on-the-job training |
| 37-1011 | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitori | Work experience in a related occupation |
| 39-9021 | Personal and Home Care Aides | 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 |
| 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 |
| 43-6012 | Legal Secretaries | Postsecondary vocational training |
| 49-3011 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Postsecondary vocational training |