Most in demand jobs
The following occupations were identified from using the Long Term Occupational Projections 2018-2028 for Missouri. The data was extracted from the MERIC website. https://meric.mo.gov/workforce-research/occupational-projections
The statewide All Occupations information was used to determine the High Demand list. AB jobs that require at least a high school diploma but less than a bachelor degree and where at least 50 openings are anticipated have been identified.
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Billing and Posting Clerks
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Brokerage Clerks
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Cardiovascular Technologists and Tech nicians
Cargo and Freight Agents
Carpenters
Chefs and Head Cooks
Chemical Technicians
Childcare Workers
Civil Engineering Technicians
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Commercial Pilots
Community Health Workers
Computer Network Support Specialists
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic
Computer Systems Analysts
Computer User Support Specialists
Construction and Building Inspectors
Customer Service Representatives
Dental Assistants
Dental Hygienists
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Electricians
Elevator Installers and Repairers
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Firefighters
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers