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