WORKING SMARTER TOP JOBS IN REGION 9 April–June 2015
EDUCATION LEVEL MOST OFTEN REQUIRED
INTRODUCTION 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 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.
VT
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers *
1,086 Job Postings, $18.62 Per Hour
AS BA
Registered Nurses
776 Job Postings, $31.79 Per Hour
Software Developers, Applications
699 Job Postings, $37.15 Per Hour
HS
Retail Salespersons *
HS
Customer Service Representatives *
518 Job Postings, $11.79 Per Hour
368 Job Postings, $15.43 Per Hour
HS
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
Sales Representatives, Wholesale
HS and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products *
362 Job Postings, $28.38 Per Hour
VT
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General * 340 Job Postings, $17.52 Per Hour
HS First-Line Supervisors fo Retail Sales Workers
328 Job Postings, $18.07 Per Hour
HS Secretaries and Administrative
Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive * 308 Job Postings, $16.46 Per Hour
BA Medical and Health Services Managers
246 Job Postings, $44.30 Per Hour
Livingston 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
192 Job Postings, $40.28 Per Hour
Electrical Engineers
133 Job Postings, $40.03 Per Hour
Industrial Engineers
102 Job Postings, $37.19 Per Hour
BA
Civil Engineers
BA
Manufacturing Engineers
81 Job Postings, $36.43 Per Hour
51 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.
VT VT
Production Workers, All Other *
TOP FIVE JOBS IN HEALTHCARE
Health care jobs often require a degree or certification and can be a ticket to the middle class.
AS VT GS GS HS
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating workers
BA
AS
Electronics Engineering Technicians
VT
Welders, Cuttres, adn Welder Fitters *
45 Job Postings, $26.98 Per Hour
140 Job Postings, $13.35 Per Hour
Nurse Practitioners
137 Job Postings, $41.25 Per Hour
Physical Therapists
130 Job Postings, $38.27 Per Hour
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Information Technology jobs typically require specialized degrees and training and offer very competitive wages.
BA
102 Job Postings, $17.71 Per Hour
Nursing Assistants
TOP FIVE JOBS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
107 Job Postings, $29.11 Per Hour
VT
776 Job Postings, $31.79 Per Hour
129 Job Postings, $21.01 Per Hour
167 Job Postings, $15.20 Per Hour
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers *
Registered Nurses
BA VT AS
Software Developers, Applications 699 Job Postings, $37.15 Per Hour
Business Intelligence Analysts 165 Job Postings, $32.04 Per Hour
Computer Systems Analysts
160 Job Postings, $34.49 Per Hour
Computer User Support Specialists * 132 Job Postings, $19.07 Per Hour
Web Developers
127 Job Postings, $24.00 Per Hour
36 Job Postings, $16.49 Per Hour
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