10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Wisconsin

Wisconsin is, and has been since its founding, a state in change. We’re growing, we’re progressing, we’re constantly on the move, it seems, financially, industrially, technologically, and of course, in the work force.

Some jobs that were popular fifty or sixty years ago are unheard of these days. Jobs that will be popular in fifty or sixty years — we may not even be able to guess.

But today, what we can guess are which jobs are going to be the most beneficial in one year, or even a few. Because we’ve crunched the data, and we’ve come up with a list of the fastest growing jobs in Wisconsin.

Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in Wisconsin, and below, we’ll show you the top 100:

Okay, so really–this is pretty cool. Who would have thought, even twenty years ago, that operations research analystss and personal care aideses would be so in demand?

Not only does this mean we’re progressing in some important areas, but it also means you might just be able to snag yourself a more secure job.

We’ll get to the details of said jobs in a moment. First, here’s how we came up with this list.

How we determined the fastest growing jobs in Wisconsin

Every couple of years each state’s Department of Labor works in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile projections for job growth by occupation. The government last completed this research in 2014 with projections going out until 2024.

Because this is America and the government never makes it easy, we had to gather the data from all the states individually to develop a master database.

We then identified the occupations in Wisconsin that are projected to have at least 1,000 workers in 2024 so that the jobs will still be relevant. This left us with data for 340 occupations in Wisconsin.

Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth, from 1 to 340.

At the end of the day, the data showed that operations research analystss will be the fastest growing job in Wisconsin.

Why the fastest growing jobs in Wisconsin matter

Sure, it’s certainly interesting to see what sort of trends jobs will take over the next decade, because jobs are a great way to see what direction Wisconsin is heading.

But aside from being merely ‘interesting,’ it’s also good to note which jobs will be more secure, and more readily available now and in the coming years. If you’re looking for something that will last–take a look at this list.

From operations research analystss to personal care aideses, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

And now, here’s a look at the 100 fastest growing jobs in the Badger State.

Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In Wisconsin

Rank	Job Title	Growth %	Average Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Operations Analyst	133.1%	$68,760	2,290
2	Personal Care Assistant	128.7%	$22,400	80,390
3	Home Health Aid	128.0%	$26,120	9,380
4	Business Analyst	127.7%	$77,090	18,680
5	Industrial Mechanic	123.8%	$50,700	10,990
6	Taxi Driver	123.0%	$23,670	7,370
7	Web Developer	122.2%	$51,960	3,190
8	Interpreter And Translator	122.2%	$48,940	2,370
9	Computer Numerical Controller Supervisor	121.8%	$51,640	1,840
10	Marine Mammal Trainer	121.5%	$29,430	1,980
11	Computer Numerical Controller Machinist	121.4%	$42,170	13,050
12	Marketing Internship	119.0%	$57,420	13,770
13	Software Developer	118.8%	$83,040	13,440
14	Chemical Processor	118.8%	$45,800	1,010
15	Chemist	118.4%	$68,200	2,830
16	Nurse Practitioner	118.0%	$98,250	2,880
17	Cardiovascular Technician	117.5%	$53,030	1,680
18	Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	117.3%	$72,920	1,560
19	Supervisor	117.2%	$38,120	8,380
20	Information Technology Manager	116.7%	$119,080	7,410
21	Music Therapist	116.7%	$55,070	1,120
22	Physical Therapist Assistant	116.1%	$50,250	1,510
23	Occupational Therapy Assistant	116.1%	$40,570	1,080
24	Excavator	116.1%	$51,550	1,440
25	Miner	116.1%	$53,480	2,090
26	Residential Advisor	115.9%	$25,560	3,140
27	Instructor	115.8%	$36,100	9,810
28	Chemical Technician	115.8%	$45,080	1,910
29	Architect	115.4%	$74,080	1,720
30	Helper	115.2%	$33,690	1,590
31	Physician Assistant	115.2%	$96,810	2,050
32	Mechanic	114.9%	$45,360	7,850
33	Optician	114.5%	$32,770	2,050
34	Management Consultant	114.1%	$78,930	13,150
35	Civil Engineer	114.0%	$75,440	5,460
36	Computer Programmer	113.9%	$74,740	7,810
37	Environmental Scientist	113.8%	$64,140	1,320
38	Loan Processor	113.7%	$37,770	4,830
39	Crew Member	113.6%	$19,010	71,750
40	Fundraising Chairperson	113.5%	$51,510	2,600
41	Database Administrator	113.5%	$77,320	2,270
42	Certified Nursing Assistant	113.4%	$27,980	38,820
43	Finance Representative	113.4%	$75,950	5,930
44	Real Estate Agent	113.3%	$53,640	1,960
45	Tractor Operator	113.3%	$34,120	4,520
46	Loan Officer	113.2%	$71,390	7,440
47	Physical Therapist	113.2%	$77,870	5,230
48	Meeting Planner	113.1%	$44,580	2,670
49	Veterinary Technician	113.1%	$32,920	2,330
50	Food Runner	112.8%	$20,990	6,360
51	Animal Care Technician	112.7%	$20,240	5,610
52	Construction Worker	112.4%	$41,450	18,820
53	Forester	112.4%	$54,000	1,000
54	Compliance Analyst	112.2%	$74,280	1,290
55	Human Resources Manager	112.1%	$106,060	3,140
56	Rehabilitation Counselor	112.1%	$34,290	1,670
57	Financial Analyst Internship	112.1%	$78,050	5,020
58	Hvac Technician	112.0%	$48,850	5,510
59	Assistant Manager	112.0%	$29,910	15,250
60	Plastic Technician	111.9%	$48,960	3,760
61	Preschool Teacher	111.8%	$26,360	13,410
62	Volunteer	111.8%	$33,810	14,550
63	Park Ranger	111.7%	$64,030	1,050
64	Education Director	111.6%	$45,090	1,440
65	Occupational Therapist	111.5%	$67,710	3,590
66	Accountant	111.5%	$66,070	25,670
67	Cement Mason	111.5%	$50,760	4,380
68	Research Assistant	111.4%	$38,730	1,960
69	Grounds Maintenance Supervisor	111.3%	$50,010	2,760
70	Landscaper	111.2%	$28,140	23,630
71	Massage Therapist	110.8%	$38,480	3,600
72	Marriage And Family Therapist	110.8%	$45,650	1,030
73	Electrician	110.7%	$57,910	12,520
74	Executive Chef	110.7%	$47,240	2,280
75	Public Relations	110.6%	$97,200	1,560
76	Marketing Manager	110.6%	$118,040	3,770
77	Senior Copywriter	110.4%	$46,750	2,230
78	Insurance Agent	110.4%	$73,840	9,980
79	Program Manager	110.2%	$63,270	4,870
80	Pharmacy Technician Internship	110.1%	$31,190	7,950
81	Public Relations Internship	110.1%	$58,700	8,190
82	Software Engineer	110.1%	$85,930	3,720
83	Operator	110.0%	$57,650	8,050
84	Bartender	109.9%	$20,590	29,390
85	Finance Manager	109.9%	$124,040	10,510
86	Foreman	109.9%	$68,920	9,450
87	Recreation Leader	109.9%	$24,070	16,270
88	Civil Engineering Technician	109.7%	$51,050	1,690
89	Finance Specialist	109.6%	$56,060	1,830
90	Mental Health Counselor	109.6%	$44,890	2,860
91	Millwright	109.6%	$55,420	1,260
92	Valet	109.5%	$24,590	1,500
93	Registered Nurse	109.5%	$67,930	61,540
94	Computer Technician	109.5%	$49,460	12,010
95	Roofer	109.4%	$37,770	2,790
96	Community Organizer	109.4%	$37,750	2,330
97	Substance Abuse Counselor	109.3%	$47,830	1,640
98	Network Engineer	109.3%	$91,030	2,580
99	Fitness Trainer	109.3%	$32,960	12,260
100	Parts Sales Associate	109.2%	$34,440	5,450

If you’re interested, you can read more about the Wisconsin job scene here:

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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