Hot job prospects of the future
These Michigan jobs are expected to be most in demand over the next decade at each education level, from high school to graduate school.
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High School or less
| Description | 2023 Jobs | Projected openings over next decade | % Change total jobs from 2013 | Avg. Hourly Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail salespersons | 139,708 | 49,491 | 4.7% | $11.96 |
| Cashiers | 94,984 | 45,955 | 1.1% | $9.93 |
| Waiters and waitresses | 74,447 | 41,370 | 5.9% | $9.56 |
| Food prep/servers | 100,679 | 37,083 | 10.4% | $8.89 |
| Office clerks, general | 128,798 | 31,170 | 6.7% | $14.21 |
Training certificate
| Description | 2023 Jobs | Projected openings over next decade | % Change total jobs from 2013 | Avg. Hourly Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | 60,519 | 14,909 | 13.5% | $12.38 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | 22,860 | 9,254 | 17.8% | $20.71 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | 22,800 | 7,280 | 3.4% | $18.87 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists | 22,722 | 6,356 | 2.0% | $10.86 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers | 12,618 | 4,387 | 2.0% | $17.75 |
Associate's degree
| Description | 2023 Jobs | Projected openings over next decade | % Change total jobs from 2013 | Avg. Hourly Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 109,128 | 35,085 | 17.7% | $31.12 |
| Computer user support specialists | 21,601 | 7,159 | 7.8% | $22.47 |
| Preschool teachers, except special education | 10,140 | 3,762 | 10.4% | $15.85 |
| Dental hygienists | 10,363 | 3,184 | 12.9% | $29.33 |
| Radiologic technologists | 8,576 | 2,483 | 16.4% | $25.30 |
Bachelor's degree
| Description | 2023 Jobs | Projected openings over next decade | % Change total jobs from 2013 | Avg. Hourly Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary school teachers, except special education | 38,047 | 11,251 | 8.6% | $29.37 |
| General and operations managers | 50,713 | 11,062 | -0.1% | $51.91 |
| Mechanical engineers | 28,613 | 10,691 | -2.3% | $41.44 |
| Accountants and auditors | 34,604 | 10,303 | 8.2% | $32.60 |
| Secondary school teachers, except special and career/Technical education | 22,402 | 7,133 | 3.0% | $29.20 |
Master's degree
| Description | 2023 Jobs | Projected openings over next decade | % Change total jobs from 2013 | Avg. Hourly Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare social workers | 5,658 | 2,334 | 23.9% | $25.28 |
| Clergy | 7,601 | 2,224 | 13.8% | $22.60 |
| Education administrators, elementary and secondary school | 6,461 | 2,162 | 4.4% | $42.48 |
| Mental health and substance abuse social workers | 5,418 | 2,044 | 17.9% | $21.12 |
| Occupational therapists | 5,115 | 1,824 | 21.5% | $33.04 |
PhD or higher
| Description | 2023 Jobs | Projected openings over next decade | % Change total jobs from 2013 | Avg. Hourly Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary teachers | 50,459 | 11,119 | 6.5% | $33.71 |
| Lawyers | 18,998 | 5,001 | 2.9% | $51.29 |
| Pharmacists | 11,073 | 3,885 | 11.4% | $54.78 |
| Physicians and surgeons, all other | 12,512 | 3,633 | 7.9% | $83.33 |
| Physical therapists | 9,874 | 2,991 | 23.8% | $37.93 |
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