| Top 10 Critical Occupations with Highest Vacancies Rates |
Vacancy Rate |
No. of Critical
Vacancies |
Employment |
Median Salary |
Education/
Training Requirement |
Persistent |
| |
|
(2008, Q2) |
2007 May |
2007 May |
|
|
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors |
16.3% |
250 |
1,530 |
$39,080 |
Bachelors |
|
| Public Relations Managers |
12.4% |
227 |
1,830 |
$102,170 |
Bachelors + |
|
| Mechanical Engineering Technicinas |
9.4% |
180 |
1,910 |
$49,110 |
Associates |
|
| Advertising and Promotions Managers |
9.4% |
95 |
1,010 |
$97,980 |
Bachelors + |
|
| Marketing Managers |
8.8% |
575 |
6,560 |
$115,430 |
Bachelors + |
Yes |
| Medical and Health Services Managers |
8.1% |
643 |
7,930 |
$88,840 |
Bachelors + |
Yes |
Physical Therapists |
7.5% |
449 |
5,970 |
$68,180 |
Masters |
Yes |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
7.3% |
327 |
4,510 |
$54,120 |
Bachelors |
|
| Tellers |
7.2% |
1,066 |
14,880 |
$26,270 |
Short-term OJT |
Yes |
| Physical Therapist Assistants |
6.9% |
132 |
1,900 |
$46,720 |
Associates |
|
