Los Angeles Basin Region

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The Los Angeles Basin region is comprised of Los Angeles County. 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: 596,650 | Job ads1: 1,813 

    Median annual wage2,3: $35,189

    Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Projected job openings: 297,060 | Job ads: 525

    Median annual wage: $43,184

    Cashiers

    Projected job openings: 152,050 | Job ads: 756

    Median annual wage: $37,306

    Restaurant Servers

    Projected job openings: 145,700 | Job ads: 792

    Median annual wage: $36,837

    Retail Salespersons

    Projected job openings: 134,580 | Job ads: 3,555

    Median annual wage: $38,045

  • 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: 63,160 | Job ads: 2,342

    Median annual wage: $61,586

    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Projected job openings: 49,750 | Job ads: 809

    Median annual wage: $47,517

    Nursing Assistants

    Projected job openings: 49,200 | Job ads: 656

    Median annual wage: $48,577

    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Projected job openings: 46,520 | Job ads: 742

    Median annual wage: $59,943

    Medical Assistants

    Projected job openings: 35,860 | Job ads: 806

    Median annual wage: $49,023

  • High-Skill Jobs

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

    General and Operations Managers

    Projected job openings: 66,810 | Job ads: 1,960

    Median annual wage: $128,226

    Registered Nurses

    Projected job openings: 51,170 | Job ads: 4,015

    Median annual wage: $139,482

    Accountants and Auditors

    Projected job openings: 42,490 | Job ads: 1,032

    Median annual wage: $94,876

    Management Analysts

    Projected job openings: 32,500 | Job ads: 394

    Median annual wage: $106,632

    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

    Projected job openings: 31,670 | Job ads: 99

    Median annual wage: $59,045

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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. As of January 1, 2025, state laws required minimum wages of at least $16.50 hourly and $34,320 annually. Applicable median wages have been rounded up to reflect these values.