WORKING SMARTER TOP JOBS IN REGION 6 April–June 2015
EDUCATION LEVEL MOST OFTEN REQUIRED
INTRODUCTION The top jobs in Region 6 change every quarter. The data in this flyer highlights the most in-demand positions in Prosperity Region 6 (Genesee, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties), breaks them into sub-groups, shows the most typical level of education required for the job, and the average hourly wage. Whether you are interested in Customer Service, Health Care, TDL, or Advanced Manufacturing, there are many in-demand occupations to choose from where employers need workers now. Be sure to turn the flyer over to see more top jobs on the back.
TOP TEN JOBS OVERALL This section highlights the most in-demand jobs in the region. These ten occupations have the most online job postings by employers in Region 6.
VT
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers *
HS Sales Workers
Registered Nurses
BA Managers
706 Job Postings, $16.71 Per Hour
AS
323 Job Postings, $30.45 Per Hour
HS
Retail Salespersons *
HS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products *
253 Job Postings, $11.80 Per Hour
Customer Service Representatives *
204 Job Postings, $15.01 Per Hour
High School or Equivalent
VT
Vocational Training
AS
Some College or Associates Degree
BA
Bachelors Degree
GS
Graduate School & Beyond * Occupations with on-the-job training or require training in addition to degree
First-Line Supervisors of Retail 203 Job Postings, $16.56 Per Hour
Medical and Health Services 147 Job Postings, $41.20 Per Hour
VT
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General *
136 Job Postings, $15.55 Per Hour
GS Speech-Language Pathologists 105 Job Postings, $33.24 Per Hour
232 Job Postings, $27.02 Per Hour
HS
HS
VT
Nursing Assistants
102 Job Postings, $12.29 Per Hour
Huron Tuscola
Sanilac
Genesee St. Clair Lapeer Shiawassee
TOP FIVE JOBS IN ENGINEERING & DESIGN
Engineering & Design jobs often require a college degree and offer competitive wages.
BA BA BA
Industrial Engineers
71 Job Postings, $39.86 Per Hour
Mechanical Engineers
32 Job Postings, $43.56 Per Hour
Manufacturing Engineers
32 Job Postings, $43.45 Per Hour
BA
Chemical Engineers
BA
Electrical Engineers
17 Job Postings, $39.72 Per Hour
15 Job Postings, $42.84 Per Hour
TOP FIVE JOBS IN SKILLED TRADES
Skilled Trade jobs often do not require a Bachelor's degree but do require some type of certification and training.
VT VT
Production Workers, All Other * 68 Job Postings, $16.45 Per Hour
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 50 Job Postings, $30.79Per Hour
VT
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers * 29 Job Postings, $18.66 Per Hour
VT
Machinists *
VT
Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters *
23 Job Postings, $21.36 Per Hour
14 Job Postings, $18.28 Per Hour
TOP FIVE JOBS IN HEALTHCARE
Healthcare jobs require a degree and certification and are often a ticket to the middle class.
AS GS VT GS VT
Registered Nurses
323 Job Postings, $33.32 Per Hour
Speech-Language Pathologists 105 Job Postings, $35.34 Per Hour
Nursing Assistants
102 Job Postings, $13.05 Per Hour
Physical Therapists
74 Job Postings, $40.74 Per Hour
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 66 Job Postings, $22.36 Per Hour
TOP FIVE JOBS IN TDL
Transportation, distribution, and logistics jobs are important to every industry. They often require specialized training but not a degree and frequently offer competitve wages.
VT
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers * 706 Job Postings, $18.64 Per Hour
HS
Laborers and Freight, Stock and Material Movers, Hand *
HS
Stock Clerks, Stockroom, Warehouse or Storage Yard *
BA HS
84 Job Postings, $13.95 Per Hour
15 Job Postings, $12.11 Per Hour
Logistics Analysts
11 Job Postings, $40.70 Per Hour
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment * 11 Job Postings, $10.70 Per Hour
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