NWTC District Workforce Data 2024 | Page 3

NWTC District Workforce Data 2024
Top 30 Occupations Requiring Postsecondary Education Occupations requiring additional education that have the most annual openings in the NWTC District projected from 2024-2034 .
Description
Annual Openings
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
640
Registered Nurses
343
Nursing Assistants
303
Bookkeeping , Accounting , and Auditing Clerks
293
General and Operations Managers
246
Teaching Assistants , Except Postsecondary
230
Postsecondary Teachers
171
Medical Assistants
163
Accountants and Auditors
150
Elementary School Teachers , Except Special Education
134
Managers , All Other
111
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
111
Hairdressers , Hairstylists , and Cosmetologists
104
Substitute Teachers , Short-Term
104
Human Resources Specialists
100
Business Operations Specialists , All Other
98
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
97
Preschool Teachers , Except Special Education
91
Secondary School Teachers , Except Special and Career /
Technical Education
91
Project Management Specialists
84
Middle School Teachers , Except Special and Career /
Technical Education
82
Dental Assistants
76
Substance Abuse , Behavioral Disorder , and Mental
Health Counselors
75
Software Developers
71
Management Analysts
70
Financial Managers
68
Buyers and Purchasing Agents
66
Coaches and Scouts
58
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
58
Computer User Support Specialists
55
Source : Lightcast , Occupation Table
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