Southern Border Region

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Southern Border Region

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The Southern Border region is comprised of Imperial and San Diego 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: 119,690 | Job ads1: 1,109

    Median annual wage2,3: $35,829

    Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Projected job openings: 111,700 | Job ads: 251

    Median annual wage: $43,208

    Cashiers

    Projected job openings: 60,610 | Job ads: 302

    Median annual wage: $37,256

    Restaurant Servers

    Projected job openings: 56,820 | Job ads: 395

    Median annual wage: $36,725

    Retail Salespersons

    Projected job openings: 51,110 | Job ads: 1,441

    Median annual wage: $38,066

  • 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.

    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Projected job openings: 15,820 | Job ads: 593

    Median annual wage: $47,412

    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Projected job openings: 15,380 | Job ads: 261

    Median annual wage: $59,596

    Nursing Assistants

    Projected job openings: 15,360 | Job ads: 307

    Median annual wage: $49,201

    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Projected job openings: 14,490 | Job ads: 647

    Median annual wage: $60,751

    Medical Assistants

    Projected job openings: 14,060 | Job ads: 287

    Median annual wage: $50,654

  • High-Skill Jobs

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

    General and Operations Managers

    Projected job openings: 24,440 | Job ads: 610

    Median annual wage: $121,606

    Registered Nurses

    Projected job openings: 17,290 | Job ads: 1,301

    Median annual wage: $142,543

    Software Developers

    Projected job openings: 16,620 | Job ads: 1,023

    Median annual wage: $167,782

    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

    Projected job openings: 14,230 | Job ads: 102

    Median annual wage: $61,533

    Accountants and Auditors

    Projected job openings: 13,600 | Job ads: 335

    Median annual wage: $97,565

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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.