Utah 2006-2016 Top "Five Star" Jobs by Training Level


Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Chief Executives
Computer and Information Scientists, Research
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
Dentists, General
Engineering Managers
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Family and General Practitioners
Financial Managers
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Lawyers
Marketing Managers
Pharmacists
Physician Assistants
Sales Managers

More than High School, Less than a Bachelor's Degree

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Dental Hygienists
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Medical Equipment Repairers
Occupational Therapist Assistants
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Registered Nurses
Respiratory Therapists

Experience in a Related Occupation or Long Term On-the-Job Training

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Electricians
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers
Food Service Managers
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Production Managers
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Purchasing Agents
Sales Representatives, Nontechnical
Sales Representatives, Technical
Sheet Metal Workers
Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers

Moderate and Short Term On-the-Job Training

Advertising Sales Agents
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Maintenance and Repair Workers
Operating Engineers
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Pharmacy Technicians
Postal Service Mail Carriers
Roofers
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer

What's a "Top Five Star" Job?

The Top "five star" jobs have the strongest employment outlook and highest wages.

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Warning:

While all five star jobs have a strong employment outlook, they may also have many applicants for position. Don't assume that just because a job is in demand that getting that job will be easy. Many of the jobs on this list have more people competing for them than there are openings. Investigate how stiff the competition is for these jobs: Talk to people recently hired in the job, and employers who hire for the job. Ask them about the competition for jobs in that field.

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