In Demand Jobs

Because to COVID-19, millions of employment have been adversely affected. over 10,000 people seeking for work in the United States, half of all respondents were jobless, and of those unemployed people, roughly one third (27 percent) were interested in changing careers. More respondents who were unemployed and seeking to move fields mentioned COVID-19 as a motivator, compared to respondents who were employed and looking to transfer professions. This may imply that some individuals are moving occupations not out of choice but out of need more often than the latter. To put it another way, you can find yourself in a situation where you have to change careers because there are not enough chances in the industry that you have selected.

If you are in the market for a new job or considering making a career change, it might be beneficial to be aware of which occupations are currently in most demand. The following is a list of the 25 job titles in the United States that were listed most often by businesses on Indeed between July 10 and August 10, 2020, and pay an average of $50,000 or more. The amount of job listings that exist for every one million search results on Indeed is used to determine the order in which the jobs appear.

1. Registered nurse

The average pay throughout the nation is $68.020 per year

Jobs per 1M: 15,663

Principal responsibilities: a registered nurse is a member of the nursing profession who provides assistance to physicians and other medical professionals in the performance of their patient care responsibilities.

Both a bachelor's degree and a nursing license from the state are necessary.

2. Truck driver

The national average wage is $60,911 per year.

Jobs per 1M: 14,997

The primary responsibilities of a truck driver are the transportation of products using a large truck or a tractor-trailer combination vehicle.

Requirements: a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is preferable.

3. Shift manager

The average pay throughout the nation is $51,643 per year.

Jobs per 1M: 9,914

Principal responsibilities: A shift manager is responsible for overseeing the running of the company while also working alongside the other workers during a certain shift.

Experience is required, and a high school certificate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is preferable.

4. Delivery driver

The national average pay is $50 858 dollars per year.

Jobs per 1M: 8,653

The primary responsibilities of a delivery driver are to be responsible for transporting goods from one location to another.

Requirements: a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is preferable.

5. Owner operator driver

$184,436 is the average pay throughout the nation.

Jobs per 1M: 6,782

The primary responsibilities of an owner-operator driver are the ownership of at least one cargo vehicle and the operation of their own trucking company.

Requirements: a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is preferable.

6. Sales representative

The average wage throughout the nation is $61,886.

Jobs per 1M: 5,803

The primary responsibilities of a sales representative include using abilities in customer service and communication in order to develop connections with clients and offer products or services.

The completion of high school or the equivalent is required. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is usually required.

7. Restaurant manager

The average pay throughout the nation is $49,807 per year.

Jobs per 1M: 5,728

The primary responsibilities of a restaurant manager include watching over the running of the establishment on a daily basis.

Experience working in a restaurant is required, along with a high school diploma or equivalent.

8. Dental assistant

$58,423 is the average pay throughout the nation.

Jobs per 1M: 3,926

The primary responsibilities of dental assistants are to provide assistance to dentists in performing all procedures that are associated with dentistry. These procedures include inspecting, cleaning, and repairing patients' teeth.

The completion of a post-high school program and/or on-the-job training are both required in addition to a high school diploma.

9. Personnel involved in direct support

The median annual wage throughout the nation is $61,173.

Jobs per 1M: 3,689

Direct support specialists' primary responsibilities center on providing assistance to persons with varying intellectual and developmental capacities.

The completion of high school or the equivalent is required. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is usually required.

10. Assistant general manager

The national average pay is $49 071 dollars per year.

Jobs per 1M: 3,447

Assistant general managers are primarily responsible for supporting general managers in the day-to-day activities associated with running a firm, including managing money and operations.

The completion of high school or the equivalent is required. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is usually required.

11. General manager

The median annual wage throughout the nation is $57,927.

Jobs per 1M: 3,199

A general manager's primary responsibilities include overseeing a company's finances as well as its day-to-day operations.

Experience in the relevant field, together with a high school graduation or equivalent is required. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is usually required.

12. Insurance agent

$58,159 is the average pay throughout the nation.

Jobs per 1M: 3,092

Principal responsibilities include educating consumers about the available insurance options and assisting them in selecting the plans that most closely correspond to their specific requirements.

The completion of high school or the equivalent is required. The ideal candidate will have both a bachelor's degree and previous experience in sales.

13. Registered nurse - medical/surgical

The average wage throughout the nation is $87,158.

Jobs per 1M: 2,835

Patients who are ill, need surgery, or are recuperating from surgery are the primary focus of the responsibilities performed by medical and surgical nurses.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree as well as a state license in registered nursing obtained by passing the NCLEX-RN certification exam. There is a possibility of completing specialist education, such as training for perioperative nurses.

14. a technician who provides services

The average pay throughout the nation is $53,099 per year.

Jobs per 1M: 2,909

The primary responsibilities of service technicians include providing a wide range of technical, mechanical, and other types of customer support services based on the business in which they work and the areas in which they specialize.

The completion of high school or the equivalent is required.

15. Management trainee

The average pay throughout the nation is $54,212 per year.

Jobs per 1M: 2,835

Management is the primary responsibility. Trainees develop the skills necessary to become managers by assisting an experienced manager and working closely with that manager.

Dependent on the field, however a graduation from high school or a general equivalency diploma (GED) is preferable.

16. Registered nurse

The national average pay is $99 161 dollars per year.

Jobs per 1M: 2,561

The primary responsibility of intensive care unit nurses is to offer emergency and trauma-based medical treatment to patients located in the emergency department or critical care unit.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree together with a state license in registered nursing obtained by passing the NCLEX-RN certification exam.

17. Real estate agent

The average pay throughout the nation is $80,543 per year.

Jobs per 1M: 2,470

Real estate agents' primary responsibilities include assisting customers with the acquisition, sale, and leasing of residential, commercial, and industrial property.

Requirements: a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), in addition to a current state real estate license

18. Maintenance worker

The national average pay is now at $63,960.

Jobs per 1M: 2,346

The primary responsibilities of a maintenance technician are keeping a building or facility clean, safe, and in proper operational condition.

Requirements: a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is preferable.

19. Licensed practical nurse with an active license

The average pay throughout the nation is $62,646.

Jobs per 1M: 2,284

Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) are responsible for providing ill or wounded patients with basic care while working under the supervision of a registered nurse or a physician.

Completion of an approved nursing education program in addition to a current state license are prerequisites.

20. Physiotherapist or physical therapist

$93,487 is the average pay throughout the nation.

Jobs per 1M: 2,264

A physical therapist, sometimes known as a PT, is someone who assists people who have been wounded or sick to increase their mobility and learn how to better manage their pain.

Qualifications: a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is required (D.P.T.)

21. Manager

The average pay throughout the nation is $58,832 per year.

Jobs per 1M: 2,258

The primary responsibilities of managers include developing daily schedules, conducting interviews with candidates for open positions, selecting new employees, inspiring and motivating those already on staff, developing and managing budgets, and coordinating with and reporting to higher-level management.

Requirements: Varies widely depending on the sector. Diploma of high school completion or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferable. Bachelor's degree highly desirable.

22. Outside sales representative

The median annual wage throughout the nation is $65,271.

Jobs per 1M: 2,207

The primary responsibilities of an outside sales representative include calling on clients and making sales in the field.

Requirements: either a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). A minimum of a bachelor's degree is usually required.

23. Engineer

The average pay throughout the nation is $69,750.

Jobs per 1M: 2,080

Primary responsibilities: Engineers, regardless of the field in which they specialize, use the fundamentals of science, mathematics, technology, and the physical sciences in order to find solutions to problems.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

24. Software engineer

The national average wage is $104,907 per year.

Jobs per 1M: 1,989

Software engineers are primarily responsible for the creation of various business systems and software.

The minimum level of education required is a bachelor's degree in software engineering.

25. Dental hygienist

The median annual wage in the nation is $78 005

Jobs per 1M: 1,965

The examination and cleaning of patients' teeth are dental hygienists' primary responsibilities.

The successful completion of a postsecondary program that has been recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required.