WORKING SMARTER TOP JOBS IN REGION 9 January–March 2015
EDUCATION LEVEL MOST OFTEN REQUIRED HS High School or Equivalent Some College, Vocational
INTRODUCTION
VA Training or Associates Degree
The top jobs in Region 9 change every quarter. The data in this flyer highlights the most in-demand positions in Prosperity Region 9 (Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe, Lenawee, Hillsdale, and Jackson 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, IT, 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
BA Bachelors Degree GS Graduate School & Beyond * Occupations with on-the-job training or require training in addition to degree
This section highlights the most in-demand jobs in the region. These ten occupations have the most online job postings by employers in Region 9.
HS
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers *
800 Job Postings, $18.62 Per Hour
BA
Software Developers, Applications
676 Job Postings, $37.15 Per Hour
VA
Registered Nurses
654 Job Postings, $31.79 Per Hour
HS HS
Sales Representatives, Wholesale
HS and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products *
364 Job Postings, $28.38 Per Hour
HS Customer Service Representatives * 348 Job Postings, $15.43 Per Hour
Maintenance and Repair Workers,
HS General *
284 Job Postings, $17.52 Per Hour
Retail Salespersons *
501 Job Postings, $11.79 Per Hour
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Secretaries and Administrative
HS Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive *
266 Job Postings, $16.46 Per Hour
368 Job Postings, $18.07 Per Hour
HS
Livingston
Computer User Support Specialists * 240 Job Postings, $19.07 Per Hour
Jackson
Washtenaw
Lenawee Monroe Hillsdale
TOP FIVE JOBS IN ENGINEERING & DESIGN
Engineering & Design jobs often require a college degree and offer competitive wages.
BA BA BA
Mechanical Engineers
164 Job Postings, $40.28 Per Hour
Electrical Engineers
134 Job Postings, $40.03 Per Hour
Industrial Engineers
129 Job Postings, $37.19 Per Hour
BA
Civil Engineers
BA
Manufacturing Engineers
94 Job Postings, $36.43 Per Hour
67 Job Postings, $35.23 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.
HS
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic *
TOP FIVE JOBS IN HEALTHCARE
Health care jobs often require a degree or certification and can be a ticket to the middle class.
VA VA GS VA
VA
85 Job Postings, $29.11 Per Hour
HS
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers * 76 Job Postings, $17.71 Per Hour
HS
Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters *
HS
Production Workers, All Other *
58 Job Postings, $16.49 Per Hour
654 Job Postings, $31.79 Per Hour
Nursing Assistants
171 Job Postings, $13.35 Per Hour
Nurse Practitioners
131 Job Postings, $41.25 Per Hour
Medical Assistants
124 Job Postings, $14.95 Per Hour
Physical Therapists
GS
119 Job Postings, $38.27 Per Hour
TOP FIVE JOBS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information Technology jobs typically require specialized degrees and training and offer very competitive wages.
BA
94 Job Postings, $17.21 Per Hour
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating workers
Registered Nurses
VA BA BA VA
Software Developers, Applications 676 Job Postings, $37.15 Per Hour
Computer User Support Specialists * 240 Job Postings, $19.07 Per Hour
Computer Systems Analysts
152 Job Postings, $34.49 Per Hour
Business Intelligence Analysts 125 Job Postings, $32.04 Per Hour
Web Developers
124 Job Postings, $24.00 Per Hour
39 Job Postings, $15.20 Per Hour
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