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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