HOTjobsNOW SOME JOBS ARE MORE IN DEMAND than others. To identify this group of hot jobs across Wisconsin in manufacturing, construction, technology and health care, we looked at the occupations with the most employees and the strongest projected job gains. Do you see a career that would be exciting to you?
EDUCATION TYPICALLY REQUIRED
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING NEEDED
No formal educational credential
None
Short-term
—
High school diploma or equivalent
Postsecondary non-degree award or some college, no degree
Moderate
Associate's degree
Long-term
Bachelor's degree
Apprenticeship
PROJECTED PERCENT CHANGE (2018-2028)
EDUCATION TYPICALLY REQUIRED
POST-HIRE TRAINING NEEDED FOR COMPETENCY
25TH PERCENTILE WAGE
75TH PERCENTILE WAGE ($)
OCCUPATION TITLE
EMPLOYMENT 2018
Helpers--Production Workers
9,562
9.1
33,760
46,520
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
5,768
8.3
29,360
43,400
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
23,367
6.4
19,010
25,640
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
15,181
6.2
31,520
39,400
Machinists
14,834
6.1
23,330
31,100
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
5,345
5.9
32,810
45,690
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
12,113
5.6
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Food Batchmakers
11,735
5.2
35,980
51,820
PRODUCTION JOBS
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
5,727
5.2
34,480
48,810
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
24,935
4.0
27,260
33,120 76,920
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE JOBS Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
8,117
13.3
47,150
Construction Laborers
18,321
12.8
—
32,800
54,540
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
8,509
12.1
51,440
87,650
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
10,091
11.2
55,750
85,150
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
5,633
11.0
40,180
62,360
Carpenters
21,381
10.6
37,140
63,290
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
4,770
8.5
—
39,890
63,030
Electricians
12,265
8.2
46,210
74,270
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
10,480
8.0
43,510
61,800
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
35,304
5.5
31,990
51,160
Software Developers, Applications
16,563
26.2
67,950
103,320
Information Security Analysts
1,286
24.0
56,070
103,030
Software Developers, Systems Software
4,165
11.0
71,680
105,920
Computer Occupations, all other
3,965
10.1
56,680
89,590
Web Developers
3,626
9.3
37,820
66,220
Computer User Support Specialists
12,270
8.8
39,080
62,300
Computer Systems Analysts
15,281
8.4
62,190
96,820
Computer Network Architects
2,147
8.1
76,840
119,250
COMPUTER JOBS
Computer Network Support Specialists
4,177
6.5
53,750
80,730
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
7,274
2.4
55,560
92,230
Respiratory Therapists
1,970
18.6
54,880
70,210
Occupational Therapy Assistants
1,845
17.5
24,570
51,280
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
1,633
16.2
73,030
95,950
Medical Assistants
12,103
16.2
32,430
40,440
Phlebotomists
2,413
13.3
30,640
39,320
Home Health Aides
5,020
11.7
21,520
29,600
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
2,192
11.5
29,130
38,020
Massage Therapists
2,837
10.2
30,120
52,820
Registered Nurses
56,975
7.8
60,340
80,250
Dental Assistants
5,934
7.1
32,900
HEALTH CARE JOBS
* Information not available.
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44,960 SOURCE: wisconomy.com
A PRODUCT OF BIZTIMES MEDIA