The 2023 HotJobs! List

If you’re in the market for a new job, this is the list for you.

The 2023 HotJobs! list can guide you to new employment in a high-demand career. We’ve analyzed online job posting data and surveyed employers to create a list of the 100 most in-demand jobs in West Michigan. These jobs have a growth rate of over double the regional average and an increased wage range of the 25th to 75th percentile- with only 44 percent of these occupations requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher.

To find the jobs you want, simply select your desired industry from the menu below, filter by qualities like wage or credential or search using the designated box.

Occupations that meet the criteria for West Michigan Works! training scholarships.

Occupations are also in demand in the agriculture industry. The agriculture industry, including farming and food production, accounts for nearly 26,000 jobs and $300 million in labor income in the region.

Construction/Energy
Health Sciences
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Professional and Administration

CONSTRUCTION/ENERGY

VideoSOC TitleJob TitleMedian Wage (mid-career)Recommended Credentials
video icon for hot jobs47-2021
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
  1. Block Layer
  2. Block Mason
$25.55-$33.87Apprenticeshiptraining icon
video icon for hot jobs51-7011
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
  1. Cabinet Assembler
  2. Cabinet Builder
$16.52-$20.96Apprenticeshiptraining icon
video icon for hot jobs47-2051
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
  1. Cement Finisher
  2. Cement Mason
$18.89-$28.61Apprenticeshiptraining icon
video icon for hot jobs47-2061
Construction Laborers
  1. Construction Laborer
  2. Construction Worker
$16.97-$28.16Short-term OJTagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs11-9021.00
Construction Managers
  1. Construction Area Manager
  2. Construction Foreman
$36.84-$74.95Bachelors degree and 5+ years work experincetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs49-9012
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
  1. Control Valve Mechanic
  2. Control Valve Technician
$23.52-$47.11High school diploma and 5+ years work experience
video icon for hot jobs47-2111
Electricians
  1. Electrician
  2. Control Electrician
$18.85-$36.78Apprenticeship or technical school and licensetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs47-1011
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
  1. Construction Foreman
  2. Construction Supervisor
$27.64-$48.06High school diploma and 5+ years work experince
video icon for hot jobs37-1012
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
  1. Grounds Crew Supervisor
  2. Grounds Foreman
$18.38-$28.25High school diploma and 5+ years work experinceagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs49-9021
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
  1. HVAC Installer
  2. HVAC Mechanic
$21.73-$36.50Certification and long-term OJT, postsecondary non-degree awardtraining icon
video icon for hot jobs53-3032
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
  1. CDL Driver
  2. Line Haul Driver
$19.31-$29.80Commercial driver's license, postsecondary non-degree awardtraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs37-3011
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
  1. Groundskeeper
  2. landscaper
$13.54-$22.41Short-term OJTagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs47-2073
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
  1. Forklift Operator
  2. Heavy Equipment Operator
$22.98-$36.68Certification and moderate-term OJTagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs47-2152
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
  1. Pipe Welder
  2. Pipefitter
$18.76-$38.63Apprenticeship and licensetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs47-2181
Roofers
  1. Commercial Roofer
  2. Industrial Roofer
$18.49-$30.27Short-term OJT
video icon for hot jobs49-9052
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
  1. Cable Technician
  2. Cable Television Technician
$20.78-$29.86Short-term OJT
video icon for hot jobs47-2044
Tile and Marble Setters
  1. Ceramic Tile Setter
  2. Marble Mason
$18.30-$36.80Short-term OJT
video icon for hot jobs49-3031
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
  1. Bus Mechanic
  2. Diesel Mechanic
$18.28-$29.31Certification and long-term OJTtraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1051
Cost Estimators
  1. Acquisition Cost Estimator
  2. Construction Estimator
$23.32-$46.51Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs17-1011
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
  1. Architect
  2. Design Architect
$29.12-$48.95Bachelor's degree and 5+ years work experiencetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs11-3071.00
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
  1. Distribution Manager
  2. Fleet Manager
$30.90-$74.56Bachelor's degree and 5+ years work experiencetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs15-2041
Statisticians
  1. Statistical Analyst
  2. Statistical Consultant
$24.94-$50.38Bachelor's degree and 5+ years work experiencetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs17-2071
Electrical Engineers
  1. Circuits Engineer
  2. Design Engineer
$35.53-$61.24Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs49-9071
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
  1. Building Mechanic
  2. Equipment Engineering Technician
$14.34-$29.12Certification and moderate-term OJTagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs17-2141
Mechanical Engineers
  1. Application Engineer
  2. Design Engineer
$30.17-$57.72Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs49-9044
Millwrights
  1. Maintenance Millwright
  2. Millwright
$28.66-$41.58Apprenticeshiptraining icon
video icon for hot jobs47-2211
Sheet Metal Workers
  1. Sheet Metal Fabricator; Sheet Metal Installer
$18.00-$36.13High school diploma or equivalent and long-term OJT
video icon for hot jobs49-9098
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
  1. Mechanic Repair Helper; Mechanic's Assistant
$14.07-$20.98High school diploma or equivalentagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1151
Training and Development Specialists
  1. Computer Training Specialist
  2. Corporate Trainer
$18.09-$43.72Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs41-4012
Sales Representatives
  1. Sales Professional
  2. Sales Representative
$21.92-$58.22High school diploma and moderate-term OJTagricultural icon

HEALTH SCIENCES

VideoSOC TitleJob TitleMedian Wage (mid-career)Recommended Credential
video icon for hot jobs21-1094
Community Health Workers
  1. Community Health Outreach Worker
  2. Community Health Program Coordinator
$17.86-$34.52Certificationtraining icon
video icon for hot jobs51-9081
Dental Laboratory Technicians
  1. Dental Laboratory Tech
  2. Denture Technician
$17.70-$26.18Licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs29-2032
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
  1. Cardiac Sonographer
  2. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
$29.59-$39.45Associate degree and certificationtraining icon
video icon for hot jobs21-1022
Healthcare Social Workers
  1. Clinical Social Worker
  2. Hospice Social Worker
$23.68-$36.73Master's degree and license or limited licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs29-2061
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
  1. Charge Nurse
  2. Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse
$22.51-$29.03Licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs31-9011
Massage Therapists
  1. Clinical Massage Therapist
  2. Integrated Deep Tissue Massage Therapist
$22.01-$36.20Licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs11-9111.00
Medical and Health Services Managers
  1. Cancer Center Director
  2. Clinical Director
$36.41-$77.71Bachelor's degree, license and 5+ years work experincetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs31-9092
Medical Assistants
  1. Clinical Medical Assistant
  2. Doctor's Assistant
$14.90-$20.41Certificationtraining icon
video icon for hot jobs43-6013
Medical Secretaries
  1. Clinic Office Assistant
  2. Front Desk Receptionist
$14.75-$21.99High school diploma or equivalent
video icon for hot jobs21-1023
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
  1. Case Manager
  2. Clinical Social Worker
$20.54-$36.21Master's degree and license
video icon for hot jobs29-1171
Nurse Practitioners
  1. Adult Nurse Practitioner
  2. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
$48.47-$63.75Master's degree and license
video icon for hot jobs29-1122
Occupational Therapists
  1. Home Health Occupational Therapist
  2. Industrial Rehabilitation Consultant
$29.50-$45.81Master's degree and license
video icon for hot jobs31-2011
Occupational Therapy Assistants
  1. Registered Therapist Assistant
  2. Certified Occupational Assistant
$22.43-$29.83Certification and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs31-9097
Phlebotomists
  1. Phlebotomist
  2. Phlebotomy Technician
$14.51-$21.82Licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs31-2021
Physical Therapist Assistants
  1. Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
  2. Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
$22.08-$30.12Associate degree and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs29-1123
Physical Therapists
  1. Acute Care PT
  2. Home Care Physical Therapist
$35.58-$48.21Doctoral degree and license
video icon for hot jobs29-1071
Physician Assistants
  1. Cardiology Physician Assistant
  2. Certified Physician Assistant
$47.05-$63.67Master's degree and license
video icon for hot jobs29-1141
Registered Nurses
  1. Certified Operating Room Nurse
  2. Charge Nurse
$29.63-$38.69Bachelor's degree and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs21-1015
Rehabilitation Counselors
  1. Employment Services Case Manager
  2. Employment Specialist
$13.98-$29.96Bachelor's degree and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs29-1126
Respiratory Therapists
  1. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapist
  2. Certified Respiratory Therapist
$23.67-$35.53Associate degree and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs29-1127
Speech-Language Pathologists
  1. Speech Clinician
  2. Speech Pathologist
$29.72-$46.09Master's degree
video icon for hot jobs21-1011
Substance Abuse and Behavorial Disorder Counselors
  1. Addictions Counselor
  2. Case Manager
$23.12-$44.35Master's degree and license
video icon for hot jobs29-2056
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
  1. Veterinary Nurse
  2. Veterinary Tech
$16.25-$23.27Associate degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs31-1131
Nursing Assistants
  1. Nursing Aide
  2. Nursing Assistant
$14.16-$18.24Certification and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs21-1021
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
  1. Adoption Social Worker
  2. Case Manager
$19.03-$30.78Master's degree and license or limited license
video icon for hot jobs19-3033
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
  1. Clinical Counselor
  2. Clinical Psychologist
$28.71-$58.83Doctoral degree and license
video icon for hot jobs21-1091
Health Educators
  1. Certified Diabetes Educator
  2. Clinical Instructor
$17.66-$37.23Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs11-9151.00
Social and Community Service Managers
  1. Adoption Services Manager
  2. Child Welfare Services Director
$29.02-$45.99Bachelor's degree and 5+ years work experiencetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs29-2052
Pharmacy Technicians
  1. Accredited Pharmacy Technician
  2. Certified Pharmacy Technician
$14.28-$22.14Certification and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs29-2055
Surgical Technologists
  1. Certified Surgical Technician
  2. Operating Room surgical Technician
$18.08-$29.22Associate degree and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs21-1093
Social and Human Service Assistants
  1. Addictions Counselor Assistant
  2. Advocate
$13.67-$22.52High school diploma or equivalent
video icon for hot jobs29-2072
Medical Records Specialists
  1. Coder
  2. Health Information Clerk,
$17.35-$27.28Certification and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs39-1022
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
  1. Adult Family Home Program Manager
  2. Direct Care Supervisor
$14.61-$23.96Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1111
Management Analysts
  1. Administrative Analyst
  2. Business Analyst
$26.18-$62.50Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs15-2041
Statisticians
  1. Statistical Analyst
  2. Statistical Consultant
$24.94-$50.38Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs11-1021
General and Operations Managers
  1. Business Manager
  2. General Manager
$28.67-$97.78Bachelor's degree and 5+ years work experiencetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs35-1011
Chefs and Head Cooks
  1. Chef
  2. Cook
$19.15-$34.82Associate degree and certificationtraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1141
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
  1. Benefits Administrator
  2. Benefits Analyst
$23.89-$46.78Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs11-3031.00
Financial Managers
  1. Accounting Supervisor
  2. Banking Center Manager
$45.21-$98.50Bachelor's degree and 5+ years work experincetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs53-1049
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling
  1. Supervisor
$21.69-$38.24High school diploma and 5+ years work experinceagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs41-3021
Insurance Sales Agents
  1. Insurance Agent
  2. Insurance Broker
$22.49-$59.84Bachelor's degree and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1161
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
  1. Market Analyst
  2. Market Research Analyst
$22.69-$48.48Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1151
Training and Development Specialists
  1. Computer Training Specialist
  2. Corporate Trainer
$18.09-$43.72Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs41-4012
Sales Representatives
  1. Sales Professional
  2. Sales Representative
$21.92-$58.22High school diploma and moderate-term OJTagricultural icon

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

VideoSOC TitleOrdered List of JobsWage RangeRecommended CredentialsScholarshipAgribusiness
video icon for hot jobs11-3021.00
Computer and Information Systems Managers
  1. IT Manager
  2. Information Systems Manager
$46.45-$81.24Bachelor's degree and 10+ years work experincetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs15-1252
Software Developers, Analysts and Testers
  1. Application Developer
  2. Software Developer
$30.72-$61.77Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs15-1254
Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers
  1. Technology Applications Engineer
  2. Web Architect
$21.30-$50.18Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs15-1211
Computer Systems Analysts
  1. Computer Analyst
  2. Computer Systems Analyst
$35.63-$58.31Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs15-1232
Computer User Support Specialists
  1. Computer Specialist
  2. Computer Support Specialist
$17.91-$29.13Postsecondary non-degree award or certificationtraining icon
video icon for hot jobs15-1299
Computer Occupations, All Other
  1. Web Administrators
  2. Computer Systems engineer
  3. Information Security engineers
$23.41-$64.82Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs15-1212
Information Security Analysts
  1. Information Security Officer
  2. Information Security Specialist
$29.64-$61.79Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1111
Management Analysts
  1. Administrative Analyst
  2. Business Analyst
$26.18-$62.50Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs15-2041
Statisticians
  1. Statistical Analyst
  2. Statistical Consultant
$24.94-$50.38Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs25-9031
Instructional Coordinators
  1. Curriculum and Instruction Director
  2. Curriculum Coordinator
$27.99-$47.14Master's degree and 5+ years work experience
video icon for hot jobs13-1161
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
  1. Market Analyst
  2. Market Research Analyst
$22.69-$48.48Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1151
Training and Development Specialists
  1. Computer Training Specialist
  2. Corporate Trainer
$18.09-$43.72Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs41-4012
Sales Representatives
  1. Sales Professional
  2. Sales Representative
$21.92-$58.22High school diploma and moderate-term OJTagricultural icon

Manufacturing

VideoSOC TitleJob TitleMedian Wage (mid-career)Recommended Credentials
video icon for hot jobs47-2111
Electricians
  1. Electrician
  2. Control Electrician
$18.85-$36.78Apprenticeship or technical school and licensetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs53-3032
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
  1. CDL Driver
  2. Line Haul Driver
$19.31-$29.80Commercial driver's license, postsecondary non-degree awardtraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs47-2073
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
  1. Forklift Operator
  2. Heavy Equipment Operator
$22.98-$36.68Certification and moderate-term OJTagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs15-2041
Statisticians
  1. Statistical Analyst
  2. Statistical Consultant
$24.94-$50.38Statistical Analyst, Statistical Consultanttraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs27-1021
Commercial and Industrial Designers
  1. Industrial Designer
  2. Mechanical Designer
$23.78-$49.45Industrial Designer, Mechanical Designertraining icon
video icon for hot jobs51-9162
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic
  1. CNC Machinist
  2. CNC Programmer
$16.68-$34.90CNC Machinist, CNC Programmertraining icon
video icon for hot jobs17-2071
Electrical Engineers
  1. Circuits Engineer
  2. Design Engineer
$35.53-$61.24Circuits Engineer, Design Engineertraining icon
video icon for hot jobs51-9198
Helpers--Production Workers
  1. Helper
  2. Material Handler
$14.10-$21.10Helper, Material Handleragricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs17-2112
Industrial Engineers
  1. Engineer
  2. Facilities Engineer
$35.67-$58.17Engineer, Facilities Engineertraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs49-9041
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
  1. Machine Adjuster
  2. Machine Mechanic
$22.38-$35.22Machine Adjuster, Machine Mechanictraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs11-3051.00
Industrial Production Managers
  1. Area Plant Manager
  2. Assembly Manager
$37.77-$76.64Area Plant Manager, Assembly Managertraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs51-4041
Machinists
  1. Gear Machinist
  2. Machine Repair Person
$17.31-$28.99Gear Machinist, Machine Repair Persontraining icon
video icon for hot jobs49-9071
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
  1. Building Mechanic
  2. Equipment Engineering Technician
$14.34-$29.12Building Mechanic, Equipment Engineering Technicianagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs17-2141
Mechanical Engineers
  1. Application Engineer
  2. Design Engineer
$30.17-$57.72Application Engineer, Design Engineertraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs49-9044
Millwrights
  1. Maintenance Millwright
  2. Millwright
$28.66-$41.58Maintenance Millwright, Millwrighttraining icon
video icon for hot jobs51-9195
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
  1. Caster
  2. Fabricator
$14.66-$23.13Caster, Fabricator
video icon for hot jobs53-7081
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
  1. Garbage collector
  2. Recycle Driver
$17.58-$27.87Garbage collector, Recycle Driveragricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs47-2211
Sheet Metal Workers
  1. Sheet Metal Fabricator; Sheet Metal Installer
$18.00-$36.13Sheet Metal Fabricator; Sheet Metal Installer
video icon for hot jobs51-6093
Upholsterers
  1. Box Spring Upholsterer
  2. Furniture Upholsterer
$17.08-$23.68Box Spring Upholsterer, Furniture Upholsterer
video icon for hot jobs51-1011
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
  1. Assembly Supervisor
  2. Line Supervisor
$23.12-$44.35Assembly Supervisor, Line Supervisoragricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs49-9098
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
  1. Mechanic Repair Helper; Mechanic's Assistant
$14.07-$20.98Mechanic Repair Helper; Mechanic's Assistantagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs51-3091
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
  1. Machine Operator
  2. Oven Operator
$11.67-$22.48High school diploma or equivalentagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1151
Training and Development Specialists
  1. Computer Training Specialist
  2. Corporate Trainer
$18.09-$43.72Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs41-4012
Sales Representatives
  1. Sales Professional
  2. Sales Representative
$21.92-$58.22High school diploma and moderate-term OJTagricultural icon

Professional and Administration

VideoSOC TitleJob TitleMedian Wage (mid-career)Recommended Credentials
video icon for hot jobs13-1051
Cost Estimators
  1. Acquisition Cost Estimator
  2. Construction Estimator
$23.32-$46.51Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs17-1011
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
  1. Architect
  2. Design Architect
$29.12-$48.95Bachelor's degree and 5+ years work experiencetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs43-5011
Cargo and Freight Agents
  1. Air Export Specialist
  2. Drop Shipment Clerk
$17.55-$29.11Moderate-term OJT
video icon for hot jobs19-3033
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
  1. Clinical Counselor
  2. Clinical Psychologist
$28.71-$58.83Doctoral degree and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1111
Management Analysts
  1. Administrative Analyst
  2. Business Analyst
$26.18-$62.50Bachelor's degree and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs15-2041
Statisticians
  1. Statistical Analyst
  2. Statistical Consultant
$24.94-$50.38Bachelor's degree and 5+ years work experiencetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs27-1021
Commercial and Industrial Designers
  1. Industrial Designer
  2. Mechanical Designer
$23.78-$49.45High school diploma and 5+ years work experiencetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs11-1021
General and Operations Managers
  1. Business Manager
  2. General Manager
$28.67-$97.78Bachelor's degree and 5+ years work experiencetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs19-2031
Chemist
  1. Air Quality Chemist
  2. Analytical Chemist
$28.99-$61.98Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1141
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
  1. Benefits Administrator
  2. Benefits Analyst
$23.89-$46.78Bachelor's degreetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs21-1012
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
  1. Academic Advisor
  2. Academic Counselor
$21.76-$37.72Master's degree and certification
video icon for hot jobs11-3031.00
Financial Managers
  1. Accounting Supervisor
  2. Banking Center Manager
$45.21-$98.50Bachelor's degree and 5+ years work experincetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs53-1049
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling
  1. Supervisor
$21.69-$38.24High school diploma and 5+ years work experinceagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs25-2011
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
  1. Child Development Teacher
  2. Early Childhood Teacher
$12.95-$23.00Associate degree or certificationtraining icon
video icon for hot jobs25-9031
Instructional Coordinators
  1. Curriculum and Instruction Director
  2. Curriculum Coordinator
$27.99-$47.14Master's degree and 5+ years work experience
video icon for hot jobs41-3021
Insurance Sales Agents
  1. Insurance Agent
  2. Insurance Broker
$22.49-$59.84Bachelor's degree and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs43-4131
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
  1. Licensed Loan Officer Assistant
  2. Loan Analyst
$17.70-$28.83High school diploma or equivalent
video icon for hot jobs13-2072
Loan Officers
  1. Commercial Banker
  2. Commercial Loan Officer
$27.31-$64.79Bachelor's degree and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1161
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
  1. Market Analyst
  2. Market Research Analys
$22.69-$48.48Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs23-2011
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
  1. Certified Paralegal
  2. Corporate Law Assistant
$21.53-$43.92Associate degree, certificationtraining icon
video icon for hot jobs13-1151
Training and Development Specialists
  1. Computer Training Specialist
  2. Corporate Trainer
$18.09-$43.72Bachelor's degreetraining iconagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs11-9033.00
Education Administrators, Elementary,Secondary, and Post Secondary School
  1. Academic Dean
  2. Admissions Director
$29.77-$80.20Master's degree and 5+ years experience
video icon for hot jobs25-2031
Elementary, Middle and Secondary School Teachers
  1. Art Teacher
  2. English Teacher
$23.10-$43.23Bachelor's degree and licensetraining icon
video icon for hot jobs25-1011
Postsecondary Teachers, Art, Business, Health
  1. Child Development Teacher
  2. Early Childhood Teacher
$21.83-$53.19Master's or Doctorate degree, experience in field
video icon for hot jobs41-4012
Sales Representatives
  1. Sales Professional
  2. Sales Representative
$21.92-$58.22High school diploma and moderate-term OJTagricultural icon
video icon for hot jobs25-9042
Teacher Assistants
  1. Educational Assistant
  2. Instructional Assistant
$11.38-$18.14Associate degree or certificationtraining icon

Key

  • SOC Title: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) title used to classify workers for the purpose of collecting, calculating or disseminating data. The titles in this report represent one or more detailed occupations; in some cases occupations with similar job duties, skills, education and training are grouped together.
  • Job Title: Local in-demand jobs that fall within the Standard Occupational Classification. These are the job titles used by West Michigan employers; job seekers can use the titles as a guide when searching for specific jobs.
  • Median Wage: Median wages tend to align with an employee that is mid-career, not entry level.
  • Recommended Credential: Training or preparation that local employers prefer that job seekers possess prior to employment in the field.
  • OJT (On-the-job training): Training or preparation received while working to learn the skills needed for that occupation (short-term: 1 month or less, moderate-term: between 1-12 months, long-term: more than 12 months).

 

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METHODOLOGY

Data Collection

Occupational data was obtained from the analytical program, EMSI, survey results from The Employers’ Association (TEA) of West Michigan and the State of Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives. Data and employer feedback were used to determine the industry focus for our region: manufacturing, health sciences, information technology, construction and energy, professional services, and agribusiness.

Criteria for Inclusion

Occupations on the Hot Jobs List must show a growth rate of at least 4% (the regional average) over 10 years; annual openings above industry averages; and wages at or above $14.30. The list was presented to West Michigan Works! staff and employers within the region’s industry talent councils for anecdotal feedback and insight into hiring needs.

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