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Where the Jobs Are in MISSOURI
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These are only the top 25 occupations for this state.
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# Top Occupations Projected Need for Employees
(2006 - 2016)		 Projected Growth Average Annual Job Openings Typical Education or Training In a Career Voyages Industry?
1
Registered Nurses
State Report
 9,420 Icon - projected growth 2 1,870 Associate Degree   Health Care
2
Retail Salespersons
State Report
 7,640 Icon - projected growth 1 3,600 Short-Term On-The-Job Training   Automotive
  Retail
3
Customer Service Representatives
State Report
 7,270 Icon - projected growth 2 1,790 Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training   Financial Services
  Retail
4
Office Clerks, General
State Report
 6,530 Icon - projected growth 1 2,440 Short-Term On-The-Job Training   Business Management and Administration
 
5
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
State Report
 6,080 Icon - projected growth 1 1,880 Short-Term On-The-Job Training   Hospitality
6
Personal and Home Care Aides
State Report
 5,920 Icon - projected growth 3 950 Short-Term On-The-Job Training   Health Care
7
Postsecondary teachers
State Report
 4,640 Icon - projected growth 2 910 Bachelors or Higher Degree   Education
8
Waiters and Waitresses
State Report
 4,610 Icon - projected growth 1 3,460 Short-Term On-The-Job Training   Hospitality
9
Bill and Account Collectors
State Report
 4,280 Icon - projected growth 3 650 Short-Term On-The-Job Training   Financial Services
10
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
State Report
 3,660 Icon - projected growth 1 1,190 Short-Term On-The-Job Training   Transportation
11
Accountants and Auditors
State Report
 3,460 Icon - projected growth 2 820 Bachelors or Higher Degree   Business Management and Administration
  Financial Services
12
Home Health Aides
State Report
 3,290 Icon - projected growth 3 55,270 Short-Term On-The-Job Training   Health Care
13
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
State Report
 3,060 Icon - projected growth 1 950 Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training   Financial Services
14
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
State Report
 3,050 Icon - projected growth 1 42,230 License/Certification   Health Care
15
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
State Report
 2,780 Icon - projected growth 1 1,160 Short-Term On-The-Job Training   Business Management and Administration
 
16
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
State Report
 2,640 Icon - projected growth 2 810 Bachelors or Higher Degree   Education
17
Pharmacy Technicians
State Report
 2,640 Icon - projected growth 3 500 Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training   Health Care
18
Insurance Sales Agents
State Report
 2,630 Icon - projected growth 2 630 License/Certification   Financial Services
19
Computer Software Engineers, Applications
State Report
 2,370 Icon - projected growth 3 340 Bachelors or Higher Degree   Information Technology
20
Carpenters
State Report
 2,310 Icon - projected growth 1 710 Long-term On-The-Job Training   Construction
21
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
State Report
 2,270 Icon - projected growth 4 330 Bachelors or Higher Degree   Information Technology
22
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
State Report
 2,100 Icon - projected growth 1 650 Work Experience   Business Management and Administration
 
23
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
State Report
 2,080 Icon - projected growth 1 950 Work Experience   Construction
  Retail
24
Cooks, Restaurant
State Report
 2,030 Icon - projected growth 2 760 Long-term On-The-Job Training   Hospitality
25
Child Care Workers
State Report
 2,020 Icon - projected growth 1 1,060 Short-Term On-The-Job Training   Education

These are only the top 25 occupations for this state.
See all occupations (by job openings) on America's Career InfoNet.

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