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The Capital region is comprised of Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba 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: 118,790 | Job ads1: 629

    Median annual wage2,3: $35,189

    Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Projected job openings: 69,620 | Job ads: 193

    Median annual wage: $43,937

    Cashiers

    Projected job openings: 40,840 | Job ads: 191

    Median annual wage: $37,113

    Retail Salespersons

    Projected job openings: 36,680 | Job ads: 992

    Median annual wage: $38,479

    Restaurant Servers

    Projected job openings: 33,100 | Job ads: 204

    Median annual wage: $35,941

  • 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: 16,870 | Job ads: 1,017

    Median annual wage: $61,314

    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Projected job openings: 15,640 | Job ads: 696

    Median annual wage: $47,252

    Medical Assistants

    Projected job openings: 13,060 | Job ads: 198

    Median annual wage: $62,928

    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 

    Projected job openings: 10,690 | Job ads: 192

    Median annual wage: $57,943

    Computer User Support Specialists 

    Projected job openings: 10,010 | Job ads: 173

    Median annual wage: $108,004

  • High-Skill Jobs

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

    Management Analysts 

    Projected job openings: 35,920 | Job ads: 161

    Median annual wage: $84,018

    Registered Nurses 

    Projected job openings: 16,790 | Job ads: 886

    Median annual wage: $175,055

    General and Operations Managers 

    Projected job openings: 16,780 | Job ads: 478

    Median annual wage: $119,357

    Accountants and Auditors 

    Projected job openings: 12,390 | Job ads: 319

    Median annual wage: $93,345

    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term 

    Projected job openings: 9,230 | Job ads: 66

    Median annual wage: $61,456

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1 The total job ads reflect postings for the listed occupations as of June 10, 2026 - August 8, 2026.
2 Median annual wage is the middle wage when workers’ wages are placed in order. Half of workers earn less and half earn more. It is not an average.
3 Wages do not include self-employed or unpaid family workers. An estimate could not be provided for wages listed as $0.