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The East Bay region is comprised of Alameda and Contra Costa 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: 117,010 | Job ads1: 727 

    Median annual wage2,3: $36,857

    Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Projected job openings: 64,090 | Job ads: 186

    Median annual wage: $44,935

    Cashiers

    Projected job openings: 41,450 | Job ads: 233 

    Median annual wage: $41,085

    Retail Salespersons

    Projected job openings: 29,770 | Job ads: 1,186

    Median annual wage: $43,963

    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

    Projected job openings: 28,510 | Job ads: 346

    Median annual wage: $49,595

  • 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: 15,030 | Job ads: 816

    Median annual wage: $71,288

    Medical Assistants

    Projected job openings: 13,970 | Job ads: 200

    Median annual wage: $61,354

    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Projected job openings: 13,430 | Job ads: 576

    Median annual wage: $50,740

    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Projected job openings: 9,980 | Job ads: 157

    Median annual wage: $66,231

    Nursing Assistants

    Projected job openings: 9,680 | Job ads: 173

    Median annual wage: $56,943

  • High-Skill Jobs

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

    General and Operations Managers

    Projected job openings: 17,520 | Job ads: 723

    Median annual wage: $137,029

    Software Developers

    Projected job openings: 14,620 | Job ads: 1,172

    Median annual wage: $176,513

    Registered Nurses

    Projected job openings: 13,700 | Job ads: 868

    Median annual wage: $163,998

    Management Analysts

    Projected job openings: 9,720 | Job ads: 147

    Median annual wage: $110,282

    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

    Projected job openings: 9,680 | Job ads: 45

    Median annual wage: $72,849

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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.