North Bay Region

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North Bay Region

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The North Bay region is comprised of Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma 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: 50,980 | Job ads1: 430 

    Median annual wage2,3: $36,970

    Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Projected job openings: 38,170 | Job ads: 121

    Median annual wage: $45,090

    Cashiers

    Projected job openings: 26,090 | Job ads: 128 

    Median annual wage: $38,731

    Restaurant Servers

    Projected job openings: 23,150 | Job ads: 183 

    Median annual wage: $37,860

    Retail Salespersons

    Projected job openings: 22,660 | Job ads: 629

    Median annual wage: $40,491

  • 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: 7,240 | Job ads:341

    Median annual wage: $63,589

    Medical Assistants

    Projected job openings: 6,930 | Job ads: 162

    Median annual wage: $65,559

    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Projected job openings: 6,850 | Job ads: 319

    Median annual wage: $49,529

    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Projected job openings: 6,510 | Job ads: 94

    Median annual wage: $62,551

    Nursing Assistants

    Projected job openings: 4,760 | Job ads: 109

    Median annual wage: $50,844

  • High-Skill Jobs

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

    General and Operations Managers

    Projected job openings: 10,020 | Job ads: 309

    Median annual wage: $115,334

    Registered Nurses

    Projected job openings: 7,400 | Job ads: 727

    Median annual wage: $179,434

    Accountants and Auditors

    Projected job openings: 4,070 | Job ads: 100

    Median annual wage: $98,338

    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Projected job openings: 3,960 | Job ads: 119

    Median annual wage: $101,903

    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

    Projected job openings: 3,850 | Job ads: 18

    Median annual wage: $64,204

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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.