Middle Sierra Region

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Middle Sierra Region

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The Middle Sierra region is comprised of Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Tuolumne counties. Here are the total number of expected job openings from 2023 to 2033. This includes people leaving their jobs, changing jobs, and new jobs being created. The top five jobs were chosen based on projected job openings.

Top Job Projections, 2023-2033

  • Entry-Level Jobs

    Entry-level jobs require a high school diploma, equivalent, or less.

    Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Projected job openings: 3,600 | Job ads1: 19 

    Median annual wage2,3: $35,233

    Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Projected job openings: 2,770 | Job ads: 3

    Median annual wage: $39,813

    Cashiers

    Projected job openings: 2,730 | Job ads: 13 

    Median annual wage: $37,046

    Restaurant Servers

    Projected job openings: 2,170 | Job ads: 23 

    Median annual wage: $36,180

    Retail Salespersons

    Projected job openings: 1,600 | Job ads: 41

    Median annual wage: $38,114

  • Middle-Skill Jobs

    Middle-skill jobs require education or training beyond high school, but not always a four-year college degree. This may include some college, a certificate or other non-degree award, or an associate degree.

    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Projected job openings: 590 | Job ads: 4

    Median annual wage: $50,923

    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Projected job openings: 580 | Job ads: 30

    Median annual wage: $47,380

    Firefighters

    Projected job openings: 500 | Job ads: 0

    Median annual wage: $69,960

    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Projected job openings: 400 | Job ads: 21

    Median annual wage: $61,247

    Medical Assistants

    Projected job openings: 350 | Job ads: 11

    Median annual wage: $50,434

  • High-Skill Jobs

    High-skill jobs require a four-year college degree or higher.

    General and Operations Managers

    Projected job openings: 740 | Job ads: 8

    Median annual wage: $102,746

    Registered Nurses

    Projected job openings: 430 | Job ads: 75

    Median annual wage: $135,994

    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Projected job openings: 350 | Job ads: 12

    Median annual wage: $85,067

    Management Analysts

    Projected job openings: 290 | Job ads: 1

    Median annual wage: $81,373

    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Projected job openings: 240 | Job ads: 15

    Median annual wage: $107,781

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