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Careers with the Most Openings in Minnesota

What jobs are expected to have the most openings in Minnesota?

These 50 careers are expected to add the most jobs in Minnesota from 2006 to 2016.

Career  Percent Growth  Projected Annual Openings 2006-2016  Median Hourly Wage  Education/
Training Requirements 
Retail Salespersons 11.2% 3,499 $9.55 Short-term on-the-job training
Waiters and Waitresses 10.1% 3,142 $9.86 Short-term on-the-job training
Cashiers -5.2% 3,067 $8.59 Short-term on-the-job training
Registered Nurses 29.4% 2,340 $34.16 Associate degree
Personal and Home Care Aides 60.3% 2,265 $11.65 Short-term on-the-job training
Office Clerks, General 11.1% 2,165 $13.82 Short-term on-the-job training
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 17.2% 2,120 $8.43 Short-term on-the-job training
Customer Service Representatives 20.4% 1,877 $16.59 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 14.1% 1,476 $11.90 Short-term on-the-job training
Home Health Aides 46.7% 1,393 $11.46 Short-term on-the-job training
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand -2.0% 1,161 $12.26 Short-term on-the-job training
Child Care Workers 11.2% 1,154 $9.52 Short-term on-the-job training
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 10.6% 1,042 $16.55 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
Receptionists and Information Clerks 14.0% 973 $13.54 Short-term on-the-job training
Accountants and Auditors 16.1% 920 $28.15 Bachelor's degree
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 7.7% 908 $18.77 Short-term on-the-job training
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 13.8% 900 $20.57 Work experience (in related occupation)
Computer Software Engineers, Applications 40.6% 889 $42.16 Bachelor's degree
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 5.3% 882 $27.50 Work experience (in related occupation)
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers -10.8% 847 $10.38 Short-term on-the-job training
Social and Human Service Assistants 34.3% 839 $13.14 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
General and Operations Managers 0.0% 838 $44.13 Work experience, plus bachelor's or higher degree
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 13.4% 826 $10.23 Short-term on-the-job training
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 10.4% 795 ------ Bachelor's degree
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 10.7% 733 $18.93 Post secondary vocational training
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2.8% 713 ------ Bachelor's degree
Cooks, Restaurant 12.1% 706 $11.29 Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 3.9% 696 $22.67 Work experience (in related occupation)
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 4.0% 664 $15.65 Work experience (in related occupation)
Amusement and Recreation Attendants 18.0% 657 $8.66 Short-term on-the-job training
Bartenders 5.2% 649 $9.52 Short-term on-the-job training
Teacher Assistants 5.9% 641 ------ Short-term on-the-job training
Carpenters 8.1% 640 $21.11 Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
Tellers 20.2% 635 $11.65 Short-term on-the-job training
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 12.2% 622 $12.98 Post secondary vocational training
Food Preparation Workers 11.1% 602 $10.51 Short-term on-the-job training
Counter and Rental Clerks 16.5% 543 $9.38 Short-term on-the-job training
Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 6.6% 534 $8.78 Short-term on-the-job training
Dishwashers 10.7% 518 $8.84 Short-term on-the-job training
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 18.9% 496 $12.30 Short-term on-the-job training
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 10.8% 487 $8.81 Short-term on-the-job training
Lawyers 10.0% 470 $52.15 First professional degree
Computer Support Specialists 11.8% 457 $22.73 Associate degree
Computer Systems Analysts 23.9% 453 $35.66 Bachelor's degree
Security Guards 12.0% 422 $12.73 Short-term on-the-job training
Management Analysts 17.4% 422 $38.63 Work experience, plus bachelor's or higher degree
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 51.4% 411 $39.77 Bachelor's degree
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 6.6% 408 $14.76 Short-term on-the-job training
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 23.3% 401 $33.30 Bachelor's degree

Source: Department of Employment and Economic Development, Employment Outlook Tool.

Questions about this data? Contact Alessia Leibert, Research Analyst 651.259.7392