San Joaquin Valley Region

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San Joaquin Valley Region

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The San Joaquin Valley region is comprised of Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Mono, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare 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.

    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

    Projected job openings: 190,830 | Job ads1: 26

    Median annual wage2,3: $35,742

    Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Projected job openings: 160,750 | Job ads: 553

    Median annual wage: $35,189

    Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Projected job openings: 121,410 | Job ads: 218

    Median annual wage: $40,892

    Cashiers

    Projected job openings: 69,640 | Job ads: 303

    Median annual wage: $35,889

    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

    Projected job openings: 62,280 | Job ads: 500 

    Median annual wage: $46,900

  • 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.

    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Projected job openings: 47,350 | Job ads: 1,775

    Median annual wage: $59,286

    Teaching Assistants, Exept Postsecondary

    Projected job openings: 24,580 | Job ads: 861

    Median annual wage: $46,398

    Medical Assistants

    Projected job openings: 18,110 | Job ads: 304

    Median annual wage: $48,338

    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Projected job openings: 16,160 | Job ads: 232

    Median annual wage: $55,104

    Nursing Assistants

    Projected job openings: 15,760 | Job ads: 257

    Median annual wage: $47,181

  • High-Skill Jobs

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

    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

    Projected job openings: 26,380 | Job ads: 100

    Median annual wage: $61,675

    General and Operations Managers

    Projected job openings: 19,200 | Job ads: 384

    Median annual wage: $104,230

    Registered Nurses

    Projected job openings: 18,210 | Job ads: 1,642

    Median annual wage: $133,720

    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Projected job openings: 12,610 | Job ads: 127

    Median annual wage: $99,359

    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career or Technical Education

    Projected job openings: 8,730 | Job ads: 448

    Median annual wage: $102,783

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