Following is a list of hot jobs projected to grow through 2024 in East Michigan, covering Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair and Tuscola counties.
Source: Michigan DTMB, Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives
|
Demand Occupations |
Wage Range |
Projected Growth 2014-2024 |
Projected Annual Job Openings |
Education and Training Beyond High School |
|
Accountants and Auditors |
$22 – 37 |
13.7% |
68 |
Bachelor’s degree, license |
|
Computer Systems Analysts |
$29 – 49 |
15.8% |
14 |
Bachelor’s degree |
|
Computer User Support Specialist |
$18 -29 |
8.8% |
34 |
Some college, no degree |
|
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators |
$15- 21 |
23.1% |
35 |
Moderate-term OJT |
|
Dental Hygienists |
$26 – 32 |
6.2% |
28 |
Associates degree, license |
|
Dentists, General |
$49 -97 |
7.1% |
19 |
Doctoral or prof. degree, license |
|
Electricians |
$14 – 32 |
15.2% |
53 |
Apprenticeship, license |
|
Financial Managers |
$35 – 65 |
7.8% |
26 |
Bachelor’s degree |
|
Healthcare Social Workers |
$22 – 31 |
12.3% |
14 |
Master’s degree, license |
|
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
$14 – 22 |
11.8% |
108 |
Postsec. nondegree award, license |
|
Industrial Engineers |
$31 – 48 |
7.5% |
23 |
Bachelor’s degree, license |
|
Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
$19 – 30* |
24.8% |
36 |
Long-term OJT |
|
Insurance Sales Agents |
$16 – 31 |
10.1% |
38 |
Moderate-term OJT, License |
|
Management Analysts |
$29 – 47* |
11.5% |
12 |
Bachelor’s degree |
|
Mechanical Engineers |
$30 – 44 |
10.2% |
21 |
Bachelor’s degree, license |
|
Medical and Health Services Managers |
$37 – 54 |
7.1% |
28 |
Bachelor’s degree |
|
Occupational Therapists |
$31 – 48 |
16.4% |
9 |
Master’s degree, license |
|
Personal Financial Advisors |
$25 – 70* |
16.7% |
16 |
Bachelor’s degree, license |
|
Physical Therapists Assistants |
$21 – 29 |
15.9% |
14 |
Associate’s degree, license |
|
Physical Therapists |
$33 – 46 |
17.3% |
23 |
Doctoral or prof. degree, license |
|
Physician Assistants |
$45 – 59 |
20.8% |
12 |
Master’s degree, license |
|
Physicians and Surgeons |
$78 – 100+ |
8.7% |
23 |
Doctoral or prof. degree, license |
|
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
$21 – 36 |
10.4% |
14 |
Apprenticeship, license |
|
Registered Nurses |
$30 – 37 |
8.3% |
198 |
Bachelor’s degree, license |
|
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing |
$16 – 40 |
4.5% |
91 |
Moderate-term OJT |
