Career Center
MSU-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
(406) 265-4198

Location:
Cowan Hall 213B

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry develops occupational job projections that predict which jobs are likely to be in demand in the future. The report includes information on current job levels, projected job levels, projected annual openings, median wages, and educational requirements.

Informational Wage Rates by Occupation
Look up median wages and employment numbers for hundreds of Montana occupations. Statewide and regional numbers are included when possible.

 

Occupational Outlook Handbook
For hundreds of different types of jobs the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions. In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and more.

 

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 30 Occupations with the Largest Employment Growth 2008 – 2018
 

Occupation	% Employment Change   2008-18
Network systems and data communications	53.4
Home health aides	50.0
Personal and home care aides	46.0
Computer software engineers, applications	34.0
Medical assistants	33.9
Management analysts	23.9
Registered nurses	22.2
Medical assistants	35.4
Physicians and surgeons	21.8
Accountants and auditors	21.7
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses	20.7
Construction laborers	20.5
Nursing aides and orderlies	18.8
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers	18.0
Customer service representatives	17.7
Elementary school teachers, except special education	15.8
Receptionists and information clerks	15.2
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food	14.6
Security guards	14.2
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer	13.0
Carpenters	12.9
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants	12.8
Office clerks, general	11.9
First-line supervisors/managers of office & admin support	11.0
Maintenance and repair workers, general	10.9
Child care workers	10.9
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks	10.3
Teacher assistants	10.3
Retail salespersons	8.4
Waiters and waitresses	6.4

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