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Explains that many Washington jobs require education beyond high school and summarizes the midlevel (non-bachelor) and bachelor’s-level options. For each job, the guide provides median hourly wages, typical qualifications and certifications, and projected job outlook up to 2033, using HELM data. 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But which job is right for you or your student? Which job is likely to have the most job openings, and what do employers want to see?  \nThis guide will help students, parents, and adults looking for a new career path make informed choices about the future. It details which Washington jobs are projected to have the most openings over the next several years—according to the latest  Washington State Higher Education & Labor Market Report (HELM)—and what type of college or career training is required to obtain these in-demand jobs.  \nYou’ll learn:  \n• The top 10 in-demand jobs at the midlevel—requiring some education or training  \n• The top 10 in-demand jobs at the bachelor’s level—requiring a four-year degree  \n• The median hourly wage for each job  \n• What type of qualifications are needed for each job  \n• The benefits of obtaining additional qualifications  \nRemember: Free or low-cost college or career training is possible with WA Grant.  \n[Learn more atWAgrant.org](Learn more atWAgrant.org)  \nThe top 10 in-demand jobs at the midlevel  \nThis midlevel category includes jobs requiring education or training beyond high school but less than a bachelor’s degree. Credentials include short-term or long-term certificates, apprenticeships, and associate degrees.  \nNote: Facts below are statewide and may vary by city or county.  \n\n| Top 10 indemand jobs | Median\u003Cbr>hourly wage | Education requirements | Certification | Number of\u003Cbr>job openings\u003Cbr>predicted by 2033 | Projected job outlook |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. Heavy TractorTrailer Truck\u003Cbr>Driver* | $28.21 | Postsecondary certificate | Commercial driver’s license (CDL) | 50,102 | 5% growth |\n| 2. Bookkeeping & Accounting\u003Cbr>Clerk | $23.59 | Postsecondary certificate | QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU), payroll certification, Uniform Bookkeeper Certification, accounting software certification | 42,479 | 5% decline—but still one of the jobs with the highest number of projected job openings |\n| 3. Teaching Assistant\u003Cbr>(K-12) | $20.68 | Some college/ certificate | Teaching assistant certificate | 41,398 | Expected to stay the same |\n| 4. Nursing Assistant | $19.58 | Postsecondary certificate | Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) | 30,995 | 4% growth |\n| 5. Computer User Support\u003Cbr>Specialist | $31.91 | Associate\u003Cbr>degree | None required but helpful ones are CompTIAA+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Security+, Google IT Support Professional Certificate, Microsoft certifications | 24,497 | 6% growth |\n| 6. Medical Assistant | $23.44 | Postsecondary certificate | Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) | 22,267 | 15% growth |\n| 7. Automotive Technician or\u003Cbr>Mechanic | $23.85 | Postsecondary certificate | Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificate | 15,407 | 3% growth |\n| 8. Preschool\u003Cbr>Teacher | $18.06 | Some college/ certificate | Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsement in early childhood education or early childhood special education | 14,720 | 4% growth |\n| 9. Dental Assistant | $23.70 | Associate\u003Cbr>degree | Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) | 12,870 | 8% growth |\n| 10. HVAC Mechanic\u003Cbr>and Installer | $29.29 | Postsecondary certificate | EPA 608 Certification, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification, state license | 10,489 | 9% growth |\n\n*Training is not covered by WA Grant  \nThe top 10 in-demand jobs at the bachelor’s degree level  \nThis category includes jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree, many of which also have professional certifications.  \n\n| Top 10 indemand jobs | Median\u003Cbr>hourly wage | Certification | Number of\u003Cbr>job openings\u003Cbr>predicted by 2033 | Projected job outlook |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. Software Developer | $72.95 | Common ce","cbCaiusOZnyOTdgp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiusOZnyOTdgp","pdf",2343929,"English","# Top 20 in-demand jobs in Washington State\n## Midlevel in-demand jobs (top 10)\n## Bachelor’s degree in-demand jobs (top 10)","[{\"question\":\"What data source does the guide use for job projections in Washington State?\",\"answer\":\"The guide bases projected openings and outlook on the latest Washington State Higher Education \\u0026 Labor Market Report (HELM).\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of education and training qualify someone for midlevel in-demand jobs?\",\"answer\":\"Midlevel roles require education or training beyond high school but less than a bachelor’s degree, typically via certificates, apprenticeships, or associate degrees.\"},{\"question\":\"How can readers access free or low-cost career training mentioned in the guide?\",\"answer\":\"The guide states that Free or low-cost college or career training is possible with WA Grant, referenced at WAgrant.org.\"}]","Top 20 in-demand jobs in Washington State - Required career training or college education | PDF",1789885325,15]