Top 9 in-demand jobs in the next 5 years
If you are planning your career path and want to cultivate sustainable skills that employers need and want, it is important to know the current trends in the job market. In this article, Knowinsider will list the 9 most in-demand careers in the next 5 years, with job duties, national average pay and education requirements.
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Home health aide
National average salary: $11.98 per hour
Primary duties: A home health aide works in clients’ homes to assist them with the activities of daily life. Most home health aides work with geriatric patients or patients who are unable to care for themselves.
Requirements: No formal education is required, though many employers may prefer the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) certification. Additional requirements include:
Reliable transportation
Ability to work with minimal to no direct supervision
Ability to follow instructions, verbal and written
Nursing assistant
National average salary: $28,454 per year
Primary duties: A nursing assistant, also known as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), helps patients with healthcare and other needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or other medical treatment facilities.
Requirements: A high school diploma or GED is typically required. These healthcare professionals must also complete state nursing assistant training and earn certification.
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Construction worker
National average salary: $31,616 per year
Primary duties: Construction workers operate and maintain equipment to build different structures, including buildings, homes, bridges and others.
Requirements: These professionals can find employment with a high school diploma or GED and the completion of trade school or apprenticeships. Other requirements may include:
Licensure to work with hazardous materials may be required
Willingness to undergo additional training, as necessary
Physical therapy aide
National average salary: $33,238 per year
Primary duties: Physical therapy (PT) aides are responsible for setting up equipment and maintaining a clean area for patient treatments and exercises.
Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Other requirements may include:
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification
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Truck driver
National average salary: $57,616 per year
Primary duties: Truck drivers are responsible for moving goods from one location, usually from a warehouse or supplier to another location, typically a store or vendor on a strict deadline.
Requirements: High school diploma. The other requirements for becoming a truck driver are:
Commercial driver license (CDL)
Passing alcohol and drug test
Clean driving record
Medical technologist
National average salary: $56,368 per year
Primary duties: Medical technologists are responsible for maintaining and operating medical equipment used to analyze complex scientific tests on blood and other bodily fluids.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science. Other requirements may include:
Advanced Biology and chemistry knowledge
Demonstrated experience working with a variety of medical tools and equipment
Operations research analyst
National average salary: $61,457 per year
Primary duties: Operations research analysts advise managers and other leaders about the proper course of action when making decisions using high-level analytical methods and advanced mathematics.
Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field. Some other requirements of this in-demand career may include:
A high level of computer literacy and expertise with advanced statistical software and databases
Analytical, problem-solving, mathematical and critical-thinking
Financial advisor
National average salary: $66,083 per year
Primary duties: A financial advisor provides financial advice to clients based on current market trends and may invest money for clients.
Requirements: Bachelor of Arts in Finance or related major. Additional requirements for this career may include:
Knowledge of various financial industries and insurance industries
Sales experience
Up to date FINRA Series 7 and 63 Securities Registration
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Registered nurse
National average salary: $70,366 per year
Primary duties: Registered nurses have been in high demand for a few years, and this profession allows room for advancement opportunities.
Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Some additional requirements for this career may include:
National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX-RN.
Current state licensure as a registered nurse
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