ElevateTrak- Careers with Most Openings

Career Reports

Career Reports helps job seekers research different careers, and find the one that is right for them. This module offers the following five different reports: Highest-Paying Careers, Fastest-Growing Careers, Careers with Declining Employment, Careers with Largest Employment, Careers with Most Openings.

Careers with Most Openings

Rank Occupation Estimated Employment Projected Employment Projected Annual Job Opening Typical Education
274 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 131,000 123,500 10,000 High school diploma or equivalent
277 Sewing Machine Operators 117,200 99,500 9,800 No formal educational credential
277 Sheet Metal Workers 131,100 134,400 9,800 High school diploma or equivalent
279 Computer Network Architects 181,800 195,800 9,600 Bachelor's degree
280 Biological Technicians 74,400 79,900 9,400 Bachelor's degree
280 Financial Specialists, All Other 137,800 143,400 9,400 Bachelor's degree
280 Physicians, All Other 367,400 380,100 9,400 Doctoral or professional degree
280 Tax Preparers 95,800 100,300 9,400 High school diploma or equivalent
284 Natural Sciences Managers 112,200 121,500 9,200 Bachelor's degree
285 Architectural and Civil Drafters 104,100 109,500 9,100 Associate's degree
286 Cargo and Freight Agents 100,300 106,400 9,000 High school diploma or equivalent
286 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 118,100 125,200 9,000 Bachelor's degree
286 Computer Network Support Specialists 152,500 154,400 9,000 Associate's degree
286 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 96,100 92,600 9,000 High school diploma or equivalent
286 Public Safety Telecommunicators 105,600 109,500 9,000 High school diploma or equivalent
291 Engineers, All Other 166,700 173,000 8,800 Bachelor's degree
292 Respiratory Therapists 142,000 154,200 8,600 Associate's degree
293 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 96,100 112,600 8,500 Doctoral or professional degree
293 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 86,300 92,100 8,500 High school diploma or equivalent
295 Web and Digital Interface Designers 132,700 140,800 8,300 Bachelor's degree
296 Medical Equipment Repairers 71,800 80,900 8,200 Associate's degree
296 Rehabilitation Counselors 96,900 99,000 8,200 Master's degree
298 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians 96,900 99,200 8,100 Associate's degree
298 Occupational Therapy Assistants 52,200 63,400 8,100 Associate's degree
300 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 116,900 119,500 8,000 Master's degree
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