If you’re looking for a career with job security and good pay, the state has a list for you.
The Kansas Department of Labor has released its annual economic report, with data on occupations expected to see the highest growth, as well as above-average wages.
The state measured high-demand occupations based on current vacancies and forecasts of vacancies over the next two years and 10 years. While some high-demand occupations pay below the statewide average wage of $45,250, this list only includes fields that pay above that.
“High-demand occupations are those expected to be in highest demand by Kansas employers,” the KDOL report said. “The High Demand Career Lists are intended to help students, teachers, administrators and others make informed decisions about career paths.”
The list also lists educational requirements, such as whether a college degree is needed.
Here are the top 15 in-demand and high-paying occupations in Kansas. They are ranked primarily by strongest demand.
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General and operational managers: Bachelor’s degree, average annual salary of $85,690.
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Registered nurses: Bachelor’s degree, average annual salary of $75,780.
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Heavy truck and tractor unit drivers: Postsecondary non-degree award, average annual wage of $53,250.
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Accountants and auditors: Bachelor’s degree, average annual salary of $75,870.
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First-line supervisors of retail salespeople: High school diploma or equivalent, average annual wage of $46,310.
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First-line supervisors of production and operations employees: High school diploma or equivalent, average annual wage of $68,810.
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Primary school teachers, except special education: Bachelor’s degree, average annual salary of $50,910.
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Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants: High school diploma or equivalent, average annual wage of $61,140.
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Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers and weighers: High school diploma or equivalent, average annual wage of $50,200.
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Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services and travel: High school diploma or equivalent, average annual wage of $63,420.
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First-line supervisors of office and administrative support staff: High school diploma or equivalent, average annual wage of $58,910.
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Recognized practical and recognized vocational nurses: Postsecondary non-degree award, average annual wage of $55,540.
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Trainers and Scouts: Bachelor’s degree, average annual salary of $47,070.
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Industrial truck and tractor drivers: No formal teaching certificate, average annual wage of $46,140.
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Medical and healthcare services managers: Bachelor’s degree, average annual salary of $101,450.
