Inland Empire Region

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Inland Empire Region

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The Inland Empire region is comprised of Riverside and San Bernardino 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: 191,990 | Job ads1: 898

    Median annual wage2,3: $35,189

    Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Projected job openings: 134,220 | Job ads: 290

    Median annual wage: $43,351

    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

    Projected job openings: 109,590 | Job ads: 812

    Median annual wage: $47,069

    Stockers and Order Fillers

    Projected job openings: 74,650 | Job ads: 444

    Median annual wage: $44,145

    Cashiers

    Projected job openings: 72,540 | Job ads: 388 

    Median annual wage: $36,021

  • 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: 54,100 | Job ads: 1,960

    Median annual wage: $61,906

    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Projected job openings: 25,580 | Job ads: 508

    Median annual wage: $47,623

    Medical Assistants

    Projected job openings: 16,890 | Job ads: 294

    Median annual wage: $47,878

    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Projected job openings: 15,450 | Job ads: 223

    Median annual wage: $56,928

    Nursing Assistants

    Projected job openings: 13,410 | Job ads: 181

    Median annual wage: $47,603

  • High-Skill Jobs

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

    General and Operations Managers

    Projected job openings: 94,140 | Job ads: 598

    Median annual wage: $203,507

    Registered Nurses

    Projected job openings: 21,550 | Job ads: 1,507

    Median annual wage: $137,693

    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

    Projected job openings: 20,320 | Job ads: 82

    Median annual wage: $62,482

    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Projected job openings: 12,550 | Job ads: 113

    Median annual wage: $101,279

    Accountants and Auditors

    Projected job openings: 8,420 | Job ads: 252

    Median annual wage: $85,324

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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.