The Most Popular Jobs by City- Summer 2014

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If you’re struggling to find a job, it may not be your interview skills or lack of experience hindering your search. It might be where you’re looking. As with real estate, location is key in the job search. Some jobs are more regional than others, so you may need to expand your search – and be willing to move-in order to find work in your chosen field. Read below to find out which jobs are the fastest growing and most in-demand in various US cities*.

Atlanta, GA

Fastest Growing Job:  Project Manager

Most In-Demand Jobs: Project Manager, Sales Associate, Pharmacy Technician, Business Analyst, Fleet Mechanic, Clerk/Cashier, Customer Service Representative, Assistant Manager, Senior Accountant

Baltimore, MD

Fastest Growing Job: Registered Nurse

Most In-Demand Jobs: Truck Driver, Scheduler, Certified Nurse Assistant, Construction Manager, Inspector, Sales Associate, Store Manager, Project Manager

Boston, MA 

Fastest Growing Job: Electrician

Most In-Demand Jobs: Pharmacy Technician, Dietician, Medical Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Payroll Specialist, Sales Associate

Chicago, IL

Fastest Growing Job: Accountant

Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Representative, Construction Engineer, Marketing Coordinator, Project Manager, Account Manager, Staff Accountant

Dallas, TX

Fastest Growing Job: Accountant

Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Assistant Manager, Project Manager, General Manager, Patient Services Representative, Cashier, Customer Service Representative

Detroit, MI

Fastest Growing Job: Automotive Mechanic

Most In-Demand Jobs: Pharmacy Technician, Photo Lab Technician, Clerk/Cashier, Customer Service Representative, Project Manager, Sales Associate

Houston, TX

Fastest Growing Job: Production Engineer

Most In-Demand Jobs: Accountant, Sales Associate, Project Manager, Cashier, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, Clerk/Cashier, Customer Service Representative

Los Angeles, CA

Fastest Growing Job: Nurse Practitioner

Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Restaurant Manager, Pharmacy Technician, Photo Lab Technician, Project Manager, Cashier, Customer Service Representative, Administrative Assistant

Miami, FL

Fastest Growing Job: Restaurant Manager

Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Assistant Manager, Pharmacy Technician, Clerk/Cashier, Photo Lab Technician, Administrative Assistant

Minneapolis/St. Paul

Fastest Growing Job: Machinist

Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Assistant Manager, Project Manager, Customer Service Representative, Business Analyst

New York, NY

Fastest Growing Job : Paralegal

Most In-Demand Jobs: Project Manager, Sales Associate, Administrative Assistant, Clerk/Cashier, Business Analyst

Philadelphia, PA

Fastest Growing Job: Medical Writer

Most In-Demand Jobs: Customer Service Associate, Sales Associate, Clerk/Cashier, Pharmacy Technician, Project Manager

Phoenix, AZ

Fastest Growing Job: Registered Nurse

Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Restaurant Manager, Project Manager, Cashier, Customer Service Representative

San Diego, CA

Fastest Growing Job: Medical Assistant

Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Assistant Store Manager, Pharmacy Technician, Clerk/Cashier, Project Manager, Restaurant Manager, Customer Service Representative

San Francisco, CA

Fastest Growing Job:  Insurance Agent

Most In-Demand Jobs: Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, Sales Associate, Account Executive, Customer Service Representative, Administrative Assistant, Store Manager

Seattle, WA

Fastest Growing Job: Software Developer

Most In-Demand Jobs: Fleet Mechanic, Shift Supervisor, Sales Associate, Project Manager, Customer Service Representative, Store Manager, Medical Assistant, Real Estate Agent

St. Louis, MO

Fastest Growing Job: Industrial Engineer

Most In-Demand Jobs: Truck Driver, Sales Associate, Customer Service Representative, Assistant Manager

Tampa, FL

Fastest Growing Job: Registered Nurse

Most In-Demand Jobs: Sales Associate, Clerk/Cashier, Pharmacy Technician, Assistant Manager, Photo Lab Technician

Washington D.C.

Fastest Growing Job: Software Developer

Most In-Demand Jobs: Project Manager, Military Operations Analyst, Scheduler, Senior Transportation Analyst, Inspector

*Data from Indeed.com and ZipRecruiter.com