2022 Greater New Orleans Jobs Report

THE GREATER
NEW ORLEANS 2022

JOBS REPORT
PRESENTED BY
GR E ATER NEW OR LE ANS 2022 JOBS R EPORT
A word from Bank of America

As Bank of America works to expand its presence in the Greater New Orleans region, GNO,
Inc. remains a strong partner. We are proud to continue our support of the Greater New
Orleans Jobs Report.
In this year’s report, you will find the current and projected middle and high skill
occupational needs for five key industry sectors in the Greater New Orleans region—
Advanced Manufacturing, Digital Media & Technology, Energy, Transportation & Logistics,
and Health Sciences.
Workforce development is a top priority for Bank of America and the clients we serve. Working
together, we can address workforce development and training needs that will help the region
attract, retain, and expand businesses, create well-paying jobs, and grow revenues.
While recent years have been challenging, we join GNO, Inc.’s staff, board, and partners in
the belief that opportunities to drive this region forward are within our reach. We hope the
findings help inform your company’s talent attraction and retention strategies and lay the
groundwork for the future of work in Greater New Orleans.
On behalf of our entire Bank of America team, we thank GNO, Inc. for their leadership,
vision, and commitment to strengthening our local community, investing in NextGen talent,
and elevating economic progress for our region.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Matessino
President
Bank of America New Orleans / Baton Rouge
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A word from GNO, Inc.

The secret ingredient to growing the economy in Greater New Orleans is talent, the men and women
who power the companies that do remarkable work in our region’s industries and will benefit the
most from robust job opportunities. Building a stronger, more vibrant middle class in southeastern
Louisiana will create an excellent quality of life, for everyone, and develop a more prosperous
community for future generations.
The Greater New Orleans Jobs Report helps inform a system of higher education institutions and
training providers align their curriculum and programming with workforce needs of our companies.
This data will allow regional stakeholders to better partner on long-term programs that will connect
people with high-demand, high-wage career opportunities.
There are many factors that can shift the trajectory of the region’s economy – business
announcements, private and government investments, and aspirational developments – as well as
the evolution of new technologies and innovation. With a deeper understanding of current conditions,
regional stakeholders can better prepare for occupational shifts and respond accordingly.
New in this year’s report is a feature that highlights emerging industries in the Greater New Orleans.
These pages each describe the overall economic opportunities and contain an example career profiles
that provide details on the specific jobs that our residents can pursue education and training to work
within. This will help futureproof the community and economy, and ensure that new innovations will
have workers to perform the professions that come along with new business activities.
We encourage lawmakers, higher education leaders, and the heads of key industry sectors to review
the pages of this report to gain a better understanding of the current labor conditions in Greater New
Orleans as each make critical decisions that will impact the economic trajectory of the region.
This report is made possible by the generous support of Bank of America, whose team is dedicated to
building a stronger economy and workforce in Greater New Orleans.
Sincerely,
Michael Hecht
President and CEO
Greater New Orleans, Inc.
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Contents
Introduction 5
Regional Labor Market Outlook 6
Plan of Action 9
Occupations
Advanced Manufacturing Occupations 10
Digital Media Occupations 22
Energy & Petrochemical Occupations 34
Life Sciences & Healthcare Occupations 40
Transportation & Warehousing Occupations 52
Glossary 64
Jobs List 65
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Introduction
The 2022 Greater New Orleans Jobs Report builds on GNO, METHODOLOGY
Inc.’s commitment to provide informative and actionable

What follows in this report is an extensive overview of top
data that can serve as a guide to stakeholders for strategic
occupations in the region. GNO, Inc. defines a top occupation
investments that maximize career pathways and wealth
as an career opportunity that:
creation. In addition, the Jobs Report informs the workforce
development and talent attraction initiatives at GNO, Inc. and
ensures our efforts are aligned with high-wage, high-demand * Is comprised of at least 100 jobs as of 2021
careers that can serve as vehicles for economic mobility. The
* Has a median hourly salary of at least $19.64
occupations included in this year’s edition of the Jobs Report
(identified by the United Way of Southeast Louisiana
represent both our region’s foundational industries as well as
as the wage needed to live comfortably in Greater New
emerging industry sectors.
Orleans)
* Experienced job growth from 2011–2021

With demand spanning both foundational and emerging
industries, a “both/and” approach is critical to diversifying * Is related to at least one of GNO, Inc.’s six industry
the economy and meeting the workforce needs of all focus sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Biosciences,
employers and industries in Greater New Orleans. As the Digital Media, Energy, Environmental Management, or
region continues to emerge and grow in a post-COVID Trade & Logistics
environment, industry sectors are investing in new
technologies and are experiencing an evolution that is creating
new career pathways. The emerging profiles outlined in the Notes: Because this report’s focus is on immediate workforce
report provide an opportunity to cultivate, with regional needs, occupations that required a graduate degree or higher
partners, equitable and inclusive talent pipelines that increase are not included in this report.
generational wealth and a great quality of life, for everyone. The data in this report was extracted from the labor market
analytics platform Lightcast.
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Regional Labor Market Outlook

As the macroeconomic winds continue to shift, Greater New As the region looks to the future to grow foundational and
Orleans is well-positioned to continue to develop its anchor emerging occupations, it is important to understand the
industries and support the growth of new sectors. It is an current workforce landscape.
economic imperative to work collaboratively to diversify our The labor market information in this section provides a
regional economy and ensure individuals have access to career snapshot of regional unemployment, labor force participation,
opportunities in both emerging and foundational occupations. wages, educational attainment, and industry growth. These
The growth of our region economy depends on the strength of metrics are key indicators to measure areas that need
the workforce and talent pipelines. improvement and action to ensure there is a strong outlook for
The workforce has seen a variety of shifts as individuals continued industry growth and economic prosperity.
navigate through COVID and in a post-COVID economy.
INDUSTRY GROWTH
The GNO region has seen foundational and emerging industries shift over the years due to factors such as COVID, natural disasters,
legislative actions, consumer preferences, and international conflicts. The chart below illustrates the industries in the region that
have seen steady growth over the past decade. Healthcare and education sectors saw major demands due to COVID, contagious
viruses, and additional public health crises that continue to occur.
Additionally, the professional services industry continues to see growth in the region that provides strong wages and economic
mobility opportunities. Examples of occupations include project managers, software development, and engineering services to
name a few. As new technologies emerge and global events occur, industries are shifting to meet the demand. Understanding
where these shifts are occurring provides a snapshot of where workforce and educational resources should be allocated to ensure
industries continue to grow and individuals can access these careers.
INDUSTRY GROWTH, 2012-2022

5,200
3,900
2,600
1,300
Professional, Scientific,
and Technical Services
Educational Services
Hospitals
Ambulatory Health
Care Services
Couriers and Messengers
Heavy and Civil

Engineering Construction
Insurance Carriers and

Related Activities
Motion Picture and Sound

Recording Industries
Food Manufacturing
Real Estate
Nonstore Retailers
Truck Transportation
Plastics and Rubber

Products Manufacturing
Data Processing, Hosting,

and Related Services
Securities, Financial
Investments, and
Related Activities
Source: Lightcast 6
WAGE GROWTH UNEMPLOYMENT RATES

Consumer spending and consumption are what make 12
production worthwhile in the modern economy.
10
Individuals can consume only if they have financial power.
Employment in high-wage, high-demand careers is key to 8
making a living and generating wealth within communities.
6
The GNO region has seen steady growth in average weekly
wages over the past 5 years. However, poverty rates 4
continue to grow in the region. According to the United
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Way of Southeast Louisiana, 52 percent of Southeast
Louisiana’s population live below the ALICE (Asset, 0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Limited, Income, Constrained, Employed) threshold. The
growth of and access to high-wage, high-growth careers New Orleans MSA Louisiana United States
Source: Lightcast
in the GNO region will aid the growth of weekly wages.
The occupations outlined in this report provide insight into
LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION
the careers that have seen high growth, strong wages, and
Labor force participation rates are another key indicator of the
economic mobility opportunities for individuals.
regional economy. This important metric measures the relative
amount of talent available for employers in the region. The
AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES
lower the participation rate, the more working-age residents in
$1,200 Greater New Orleans are sitting on the sidelines of our economy.
$1,142
$1,105 The effects of labor non-participation are potentially significant,
$1,120
as this inhibits economic growth due to talent shortages. While
$1,040
$1,023 the factors that contribute to downward trends in our regional
$998
$970 labor participation rate are many, it will take a collaborative
$960 and systemic approach to ensure that working-eligible residents
participate in the workforce.
$880
CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE

$800 % CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
1.5
New Orleans MSA
1.0
NOTE: Chart wages do not consider current inflation rates. 0.5
0.0
Source: Lightcast
-0.5
-1.0
UNEMPLOYMENT
Unemployment in the GNO region continues to be at a high -1.5
level compared to the state and national rates. However, -2.0
unemployment continues to see a steady decrease following -2.5

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
the jump in 2020 due to COVID. Unemployment plays a role
in industry growth and attraction efforts. Low unemployment New Orleans MSA Louisiana United States
rates have a direct effect on the strength of the economy and Source: Lightcast
consumer power. The GNO region continues to see progress
in unemployment. Efforts to provide accessible and equitable
opportunities for individuals to reenter the workforce will help
improve the unemployment rates.
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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT LOOKING AHEAD

There is a strong correlation between educational attainment The occupations outlined in this report show increased
and economic prosperity. The more education one attains, demand, high wages, and career mobility for individuals.
the better insulated they are from economic shocks such as Developing strong talent pipelines in these areas will aid in
COVID. Educational attainment in the GNO region is strong the continued economic growth of the region. Talent pipelines
and continues to see growth, particularly in high school are also needed to fill the demand of emerging industries that
graduation rates. are developing in the region. These emerging industries are
diversifying the region’s economy and providing new career
However, there is a need to develop additional education opportunities for individuals.
avenues post-high school to access high-wage careers. These
avenues are not always the traditional path such as gaining a Areas poised for growth in the region include Neurosciences,
bachelor’s degree or higher. These non-traditional pathways Logistics Job, Video Game Development, as well as Renewable
can take the form of apprenticeships, work-based learning, Energy, such as Offshore Wind and Clean Hydrogen.
and on-the-job training.
In the industry overviews that follow, each of these industries
The GNO region is an educational haven with strong will begin with a highlight of one emerging occupation within
institutions of learning and opportunities to expand accessible that sector.
pathways to training, leading to high-growth careers. The
occupations outlined in this report all require some form
of education post-high school. As technologies emerge
and industries shift, so will the workforce development and
education needs to meet this demand.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
35
30
25
20
15
10
0 Less Than 9th Grade High School Some Associate's Bachelor's Graduate Degree
9th Grade to 12th Grade Diploma College Degree Degree and Higher
New Orleans MSA Louisiana United States
Source: Lightsource
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GNO, Inc.’s Plan of Action

While the 2022 Jobs Report makes clear that career resources, programming, and partnerships within the regional
opportunities in dynamic industries abound in our region, it is talent pipeline.
important to note the various barriers that inhibit access to
these opportunities. GNO, Inc. Supporting Initiatives: GNOu Summit and GNOu
Industry Roundtables
From lack of awareness of pathways into high-wage, high-
demand careers to affordability, the headwinds for many in
BUILDING AWARENESS OF CAREER AND TRAINING
our communities are prominent. However, with a coordinated OPPORTUNITIES IN GREATER NEW ORLEANS
all-of-system approach, programs can be developed and
Provide opportunities for secondary and post-secondary
resources can be deployed to address these impediments.
students, as well as adults, to explore high-growth careers in
GNO, Inc. is committed to working with partners across the region and develop resources for administrators, teachers,
Greater New Orleans to develop robust and accessible talent counselors, and interested stakeholders to facilitate career
pipelines with numerous on-ramps for every stage of a awareness. Connect job seekers to training and employment
resident’s employment journey. Our goal is to ensure residents opportunities.
can meaningfully engage with opportunities to transition
into high-growth careers. Of particular emphasis is the GNO, Inc. Supporting Initiatives: Relaunch of GNO Career
Guide, GNO Jobs Report, GNO Region One Center for STEM,
development of robust pipelines that can serve as a bridge and WorkNOLA.com
from traditional industries to emerging sectors.
COORDINATING EFFORTS WITH OUR 13 COLLEGES AND
The following workforce development priorities and supporting
UNIVERSITIES TO BUILD OUR REGIONAL BRAND AS A
initiatives at GNO, Inc. underscore our commitment to DESTINATION FOR LEARNING
creating a region with a thriving economy and an excellent
Promote the brand of Greater New Orleans as a national hub
quality of life, for everyone:
of learning and research and provide opportunities for high-
CALIBRATING EMPLOYER NEEDS AND LEARNING level collaboration with our higher education leaders.
OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED AT OUR COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES,
GNO, Inc. Supporting Initiatives: StudyNOLA and Greater
AND TRAINING PROVIDERS
New Orleans Higher Education Consortium
Ensure resources and partnerships are mobilized to support
the development of demand-driven curricula and programs Though GNO, Inc. is confident that the efforts above will
that meet the workforce needs of our regional employers and make a positive impact in the workforce landscape, we cannot
offer pathways into high-wage, high-demand careers. approach the region’s workforce challenges alone or in a silo.
GNO, Inc. Supporting Initiative: GNOu Informed interventions and partnerships across Greater New
Orleans and the state of Louisiana are essential.
CONVENING STAKEHOLDERS FROM ACROSS THE WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEM
Lead ecosystem development efforts with workforce

development stakeholders to ensure alignment among
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With the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility,

numerous food and beverage production
facilities, and innovative manufacturing
companies, this growing sector provides
numerous pathways into high-wage, high-
demand careers in Greater New Orleans. The
Advanced skills needed for this field continue to evolve, as

the industry is in a period of transition from
Manufacturing legacy production to necessary competencies

in robotics, electrical, and mechanical systems.
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GR E ATER NEW OR LE ANS 2022 JOBS R EPORT ADVANCED M ANUFACTUR ING
EMERGING OCCUPATION:
Clean Energy Manufacturing

An analysis of job postings
for this profession from
around the United States has
identified the following skills
as being the most in-demand:
In the wake of significant initiatives to develop a clean hydrogen sector, South Louisiana is
well positioned to bridge to a higher-job, lower-carbon future. Specifically, a transition to Valves
the production and use of “clean” (zero-carbon) hydrogen (H2) can preserve well-paying
Instrumentation
jobs that have been shed due to efficiencies created by the existing energy industry. 
Standard Operating
Clean hydrogen – in contrast to traditional hydrogen extracted from fossil fuels – is Procedure
produced by splitting water (H2O) with electrolyzers powered by renewable electricity, Preventive
such as wind. These electrolyzers, and the equipment that will feed power to them, Maintenance
require the manufacturing of new equipment, and the resulting jobs in this sector will Lock Out/Tag Out
span the spectrum of skills, ranging from design, engineering, and construction, to
Rotating Equipment
operations, to long-term maintenance.
Hand Tools
The new occupations will be diverse in the educational attainment and skills required for
Calibration
workers to excel. What follows below is an occupational profile that will be critical to
supporting the long-term success of this growing sub-sector. Mechanical Systems
Electrical Systems
Career Profile: Industrial Engineering Technologists

& Technicians
Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or
manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May
perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for
purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
KEY TASKS
• Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related
to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or
related components.
• Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground
transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and
control systems.
• Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
• Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers,
multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
• Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Associate’s degree Cost Estimators
Health and Safety Engineers
Industrial Engineers
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, 2022 Jobs
Samplers, and Weighers 2,133

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed,
2011 – 2021 % Change
machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations
from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test
equipment.
+26%
Median Hourly Earnings
$23.14
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
EDUCATION TOP PROGRAMS TOP SKILLS
High school diploma or
equivalent
None Construction
Application Programming
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Interface (API)
Moderate-term Corrective And Preventive 2022 Job Postings
Action (CAPA)
393
WORK EXPERIENCE
Moderate-term on-the-job Refinery Experience
training
Auditing
DEMOGR APHICS
63+37
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40% 37%
63%
30%
4+28+6602
21% 22% 22% 22%
20%
2% 4%
RACE Asian
10%
Black
7% 28% Hispanic
4% White
2%
60% Other
6%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
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Installation, Maintenance, 2022 Jobs
and Repair Workers 1,971

All installation, maintenance, and repair workers not listed separately. Includes Operator
2011 – 2021 % Change
Technician, Plant Mechanic, and Plant Technician.
+103%
$20.67
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
equivalent
Geology/Earth Science
Mechanic and Repair
Equipment Repair
Auto Glass Installation And
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Technologies/Technicians, Repair
Moderate-term Other Customer Communications 2022 Job Postings
Electrical/Electronics Management
120
WORK EXPERIENCE
Moderate-term on-the-job Maintenance and Repair Resource Management
training Technologies/Technicians,
Other Supply Inventory
DEMOGR APHICS
94+6
6%
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
30%
94%
22% 22%
3+13+5772
21%
20% 18% 2% 3%
RACE Asian
13%
Black
10% 8%
7% Hispanic
5%
3% White
Other
77%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
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2022 Jobs
Machinists 886
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments
2011 – 2021 % Change
out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair
mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine
tools or maintain industrial machines.
10%
$23.73
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
equivalent
Machine Tool Technology/
Machinist
Machining
Lathes
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Industrial Mechanics and Milling
Long-term Maintenance Technology/
Engineering Drawings 2022 Job Postings
Technician
116
WORK EXPERIENCE
Machinery
Long-term on-the-job training
DEMOGR APHICS
97+3
3%
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
30%
26% 97%
25%
1+21+4731
21%
20%
1% 1%
16%
RACE Asian
21% Black
10% 8%
Hispanic
3% 4% White
2%
Other
72%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
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Chemical Equipment 2022 Jobs
Operators and Tenders 516

Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of
2011 – 2021 % Change
industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed
kettles, and reactor vessels.
+130%
$30.14
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
equivalent
Chemical Technology/
Technician
Emergency Response
Standard Operating Procedure
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Equipment Operation
Moderate-term
Instrumentation 2022 Job Postings
35
WORK EXPERIENCE
Occupational Safety And
Moderate-term on-the-job
Health
training
DEMOGR APHICS
94+6
AGE GENDER 6% Male
Female
40%
30%
28% 94%
25% 25%
1+25+2711
20%
17% 1% 1%
RACE Asian
10%
25% Black
Hispanic
White
2% 2% 2% 2%
Other
71%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
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2022 Jobs
Millwrights 466
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans,
2011 – 2021 % Change
blueprints, or other drawings.
+304%
$28.84
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
equivalent
Technician
Emergency Response
Middle
Moderate-term
77
WORK EXPERIENCE
Health
training
DEMOGR APHICS
97+3
3%
AGE GENDER Male

Female
40%
30%
28% 97%
26%
0+82+891
21%
20%
16% 1%
2%
RACE 8% Asian
10%
Black
Hispanic
5%
2% 3% White
Other
89%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces,

Rigging, and Systems 2022 Jobs
Assemblers 362
Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as
2011 – 2021 % Change
tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment,
or heating and ventilating systems.
+260%
$23.41
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
equivalent
Aeronautical/Aerospace
Engineering Technology/
Hand Tools
Power Tool Operation
Middle
Technician
ON THE JOB TRAINING Drilling
Moderate-term
Screwdrivers 2022 Job Postings
66
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hammers
training
DEMOGR APHICS
80+20
AGE GENDER Male
20%
Female
40%
35%
30%
28% 80%
1+12+3831
20%
17% 1% 1%
RACE 3% Asian
11% 12%
10%
Black
Hispanic
5%
2% 3% White
Other
84%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
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Plant and System Operators, 2022 Jobs
All Other 319

All plant and system operators not listed separately. Includes Production Operator,
2011 – 2021 % Change
Pressure Controller, and Process Technician.
+169%
$25.29
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
equivalent
N/A Machinery
Hand Tools
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Labor Law
Moderate-term
Management Development 2022 Job Postings
2
WORK EXPERIENCE
Heavy Equipment
training
DEMOGR APHICS
94+6
AGE GENDER 6% Male
Female
40%
30%
26% 25% 94%

23%
1+25+3692
20%
18% 2% 1%
RACE Asian
10%
25% Black
Hispanic
2% 3% 3% White
3% Other
69%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
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Industrial Engineering
Technologists and 2022 Jobs
Technicians 136
Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing
2011 – 2021 % Change
production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and
motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as
establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
+77%
$37.30
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Associate’s Degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Industrial Technology/
Technician
Machinery
Preventive Maintenance
Middle
N/A Industrial Production Hand Tools
Technologies/Technicians,
WORK EXPERIENCE Power Tool Operation 2022 Job Postings
Other
251
N/A
Engineering Technologies/ Industrial Repair And
Technicians, General Maintenance
DEMOGR APHICS
84+16
AGE GENDER Male
16%
Female
40%
30%
24% 84%
23% 23%
6+17+5711
20%
20%
2%
RACE 6% Asian
10%
17% Black
Hispanic
5%
4% 5% White
2%
Other
71%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
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Multiple Machine Tool

Setters, Operators, and 2022 Jobs
Tenders, Metal and Plastic 126

Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
2011 – 2021 % Change
+26%
$22.53
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
equivalent
Machine Tool Technology/
Machinist
Machinery
Production Equipment
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Hardware Troubleshooting
Moderate-term
Machine Operation 2022 Job Postings
4
WORK EXPERIENCE
Forklift Operation
training
DEMOGR APHICS
81+19
AGE GENDER Male
19%
Female
40%
30%
81%
23% 24%
22%
6+28+9561
20% 18% 1%
RACE 6% Asian
10%
Black
5% 28% Hispanic
4%
3% White
Other
56%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+ 9%
20
Mechanical Engineering
Technologists and 2022 Jobs
Technicians 123
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust
2011 – 2021 % Change
machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
+20%
$37.31
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Associate’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Engineering Technologies/
Technicians, General
Hand Tools
Engineering Drawings
Middle
N/A Mechanical Assembly
WORK EXPERIENCE Power Tool Operation 2022 Job Postings
56
N/A
Control Systems
DEMOGR APHICS
85+15
AGE GENDER Male
15%
Female
40%
30%
85%
24%
22% 22%
4+15+5742
20%
20%
2%
RACE 4% Asian
15% Black
10%
6% 5% Hispanic
4% White
2%
Other
74%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
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As the region continues to push forward past

the initial disruption of the COVID pandemic,
the demand for critical information technology
and digital media skills has only expanded.
The region boasts numerous small, medium,
and large-size companies with workforce
needs ranging from user support to web
developers. Regional employers in this sector
Digital have shown a growing appreciation of skills

over traditional credentials, making the IT
Media and Digital Media industry a prime target for

career transitions and economic mobility.
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GR E ATER NEW OR LE ANS 2022 JOBS R EPORT DIGITAL MEDIA
Video Game Development

An analysis of job postings at
local video game development
studios over the past two
years has identified the
following skills as being the
most in-demand
According to a recent report by PwC, the global video game market value has grown React.js
by 78% from 2017 to 2021. Currently valued at $214.2 billion, the market is expected
JavaScript
to further grow by nearly 50% from 2021 to 2026. There are several reasons for
exponential growth in the video game sector, including, but not limited to, improved Elixir
internet connections, diversity of gaming models, including mobile devices, and Python
elimination of physical discs needed to play a game. Cascading Style
Corresponding with global growth, the Greater New Orleans market has seen strong Sheets
growth in the sector, especially when it comes to attracting top-tier video game Node.js
development studios.
Ruby on Rails
However, to meet the demands of a rapidly growing industry, workers need a particular
JIRA
skill set. These unique skills will not only allow workers to enter the industry but to also
access high-wage, high-growth jobs. Java
Career Profile: Video Game Designers

Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics,
story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation.
Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.
KEY TASKS
• Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial
success of the product.
• Collaborate with artists to achieve appropriate visual style.
• Conduct regular design reviews throughout the game development process.
• Consult with multiple stakeholders to define requirements and implement online
features.
• Create and manage documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals, and
communication plans in collaboration with production staff.

Bachelor’s degree Computer Programmers
Software Developers
Web Developers
23
Computer Occupations, 2022 Jobs
All Other 2,014

All computer occupations not listed separately. Includes Webmaster, Systems Security
2011–21 % Change
Engineer, IT Project Manager
+40%
$35.98
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Computer Systems Networking
and Telecommunications
Computer Science
Agile Methodology
High
None Marketing/Marketing Project Management
Management, General
WORK EXPERIENCE Automation 2022 Job Postings
Business/Commerce, General
1,659
Less than 5 years
Solution Architecture
DEMOGR APHICS
68+32
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40% 32%
29% 68%
30%
25%
4+29+4603
21%
20%
3%
14% RACE 4% Asian
10%
Black
7% 29% Hispanic
4% White
0% 60% Other
4%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
24
Computer User Support 2022 Jobs
Specialists 1,322
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer
2011–21 % Change
problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance
concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation,
word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
+11%
$22.81
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Some college, no degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Computer Science
Computer and Information
Help Desk Support
Technical Support
Middle
None Sciences, General Operating Systems
WORK EXPERIENCE Information Technology Desktop Support 2022 Job Postings
1,286
None
Active Directory
DEMOGR APHICS
71+29
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
29%
30% 71%
27% 27%
4+24+5643
20%
20%
3%
14%
RACE 4% Asian
10%
Black
24%
6% Hispanic
3% White
1% 5%
64% Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
25
2022 Jobs
Computer Systems Analysts 1,157

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and
implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network 2011–21 % Change
concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer
systems. +12%
$40.22
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Systems Analysis
Computer Science
High
None Computer Science Business Requirements
WORK EXPERIENCE Computer and Information Workflow Management 2022 Job Postings
Sciences, General
736
None
Agile Methodology
DEMOGR APHICS
62+38
AGE GENDER Male
38% Female
40%
30%
62%
27%
24%
22%
7+20+4672
20%
18% 2%
RACE 7% Asian
Black
10%
20%
Hispanic
4% 4%
White
1% 4%
67% Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
26
2022 Jobs
Software Developers 1,118

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs.
Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of 2011–21 % Change
computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing
software capabilities. +9%
$47.25
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Computer Science
Computer Science
Software Engineering
High
None Sciences, General Agile Methodology
WORK EXPERIENCE Cloud Computing SQL (Programming 2022 Job Postings
1,977
None Language)
Java (Programming
Language)
DEMOGR APHICS
79+21
AGE GENDER Male
21% Female
40%
31%
29% 79%
30%
14+10+4711
20% 19%
1%
13% RACE
14% Asian
10%
Black
10% Hispanic
4% 3%
1% 4% White
71% Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
27
Computer and Information 2022 Jobs
Systems Managers 855

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing,
2011–21 % Change
information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
+4%
$60.43
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Business Administration and
Management, General
Computer Science
Agile Methodology
High
None Computer Systems Networking Project Management
WORK EXPERIENCE Technology Solutions 2022 Job Postings
Computer Science
116
5 years or more
Business Strategies
DEMOGR APHICS
70+30
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40% 30%
33%
30% 28% 70%
5+14+4761
20% 19%
1%
15%
RACE 5% Asian
14% Black
10%
4% Hispanic
2% 3% White
1%
Other
76%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
28
Computer Network 2022 Jobs
Support Specialists 483

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area
2011–21 % Change
networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data
communications networks. Perform system maintenance to ensure networks operate
correctly with minimal interruption.
22%
$28.72
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Network Support
Computer Science
Middle
None Computer Science Local Area Networks
WORK EXPERIENCE Computer and Information Operating Systems 2022 Job Postings
Sciences, General
123
None
Computer Networks
DEMOGR APHICS
72+28
AGE GENDER Male
28% Female
40%
30%
72%
27% 27%
4+24+5643
20%
20%
2%
14% RACE 4% Asian
Black
10%
24%
Hispanic
5%
2% 3% White
64% 5% Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
29
Information Security 2022 Jobs
Analysts 255
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks
and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk 2011–21 % Change
mitigation strategies.
+13%
$37.71
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Cyber Security
Computer Science
High
Less than 5 years Computer Science Vulnerability
WORK EXPERIENCE Computer and Information Risk Analysis 2022 Job Postings
Systems Security/Auditing/
477
None
Information Assurance Auditing
DEMOGR APHICS
80+20
AGE GENDER Male
20% Female
40%
31%
80%
30%
27%
3+24+5653
20%
20%
3%
15%
RACE 3% Asian
Black
10%
24%
5% Hispanic
3% White
1% 5% Other
65%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
30
2022 Jobs
Web Developers 235

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive
2011–21 % Change
web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry
standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance,
scalability, and server-side code and processes.
+51%
$19.84
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Computer Science
JavaScript (Programming
Language)
High
None Sciences, General Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
WORK EXPERIENCE Digital Communication and User Experience 2022 Job Postings
Media/Multimedia
317
None HyperText Markup Language
(HTML)
User Interface
DEMOGR APHICS
65+35
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
35%
32% 32%
30% 65%
4+11+6754
20%
15% 4%
RACE 4% Asian
10% 11%
10%
Black
6% 6% Hispanic
2% 2% White
Other
75%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
31
2022 Jobs
Database Administrators 180

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database
2011–21 % Change
management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate,
and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability.
+20%
$35.85
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

SQL (Programming Language)
Computer Science
High
None Computer Science Extract Transform Load (ETL)
WORK EXPERIENCE Data Processing and Data Python (Programming 2022 Job Postings
Processing Technology/
345
None Language)
Technician
Agile Methodology
DEMOGR APHICS
60+40
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
60%
40%
30%
29%
24%
7+18+4692
20%
20%
19%
2% 7%
RACE Asian
Black
10% 18%
Hispanic
3% 4% White
2% 4%
Other
69%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
32
Web and Digital Interface 2022 Jobs
Designers 173
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces,
2011–21 % Change
functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers
or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes.
+5%
$20.87
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Computer Science
Project Management
Marketing
High
None Sciences, General Operational Excellence
WORK EXPERIENCE Graphic Design Technology Solutions 2022 Job Postings
78
None
Game Design
DEMOGR APHICS
63+37
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
63%
32% 31% 37%
30%
5+10+7735
20%
16% 5% 5%
12% RACE Asian
10%
10%
Black
5% 7% Hispanic
2% 3% White
Other
73%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
33
With sizeable energy production and processing

capacity, Greater New Orleans is a pivotal
player in the world’s energy supply chain. As
Energy & such, the region boasts many opportunities
for jobs in this industry. With additional
Petrochemical sizeable investment from government and

business in “new energy,” Greater New
Occupations Orleans is now positioned to be a national hub

for energy careers for many years to come.
34
GR E ATER NEW OR LE ANS 2022 JOBS R EPORT ENERGY & PETROCHEMICAL
Renewable Energy
as being the most in-demand:
Louisiana and Greater New Orleans have long been the world’s leading market for energy
production, processing, and transportation. As the energy industry continues to evolve, Turbines
the regional workforce is primed to capitalize on these opportunities.
Hydraulics
Over the past decade, renewable energy jobs in Louisiana have experienced a 17% Power Tool Operation
increase and workers who occupy these careers earn median hourly earnings 125%
Diagnostic Tools
higher than average. Looking ahead over the next decade, thousands of skilled workers
Preventive Maintenance
will be needed to maintain and grow the wind energy sector. According to an estimate by
the American Clean Power Association, as many as 17,500 jobs would be created by just Tooling
two wind farms in the Gulf Of Mexico. Electronic Components
In order to capitalize on the thousands of projected new jobs as a result of wind energy, it Torque
is critical that workers have the necessary skills to access these high-wage, high-growth Wind Farming
jobs. Although many of the skill sets for work from the oil and gas sector may be similar, Supervisory Control
often times there may be a new skill or certification to be obtained. and Data Acquisition
(SCADA)
Career Profile: Wind Turbine Service Technician

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine
equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
KEY TASKS
• Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related
to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or
related components.
• Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission
systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
• Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
• Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers,
multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
• Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.

Postsecondary nondegree award Cost Estimators
Long-term on-the-job training Health and Safety Engineers
Industrial Engineers
35
Chemical Equipment 2022 Jobs
Operators and Tenders 516

Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of
2012–2 % Change
industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed
kettles, and reactor vessels.
+130%
$30.14
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
equivalent
Technician
Emergency Response
Middle
None
35
WORK EXPERIENCE
Health
training
DEMOGR APHICS
94+6
AGE GENDER 6% Male
Female
40%
30%
28% 94%
25% 25%
1+25+2711
20%
17% 1%
RACE 3%
Asian
Black
10% 21%
Hispanic
3% White
2% 3%
1% 71% Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
36
2022 Jobs
Surveyors 367
Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the
shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near 2012–2 % Change
the earth’s surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other
purposes. +72%
$28.43
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Geology/Earth Science,
General
Surveying
Cargo Loading
High
None Civil Engineering Cargo Handling
WORK EXPERIENCE Technologies/Technicians Heavy Equipment 2022 Job Postings
90
Internship/residency
Topography
DEMOGR APHICS
83+17
AGE GENDER Male
17%
Female
40%
83%
30%
26%
24%
1+6+3891
20% 19%
18% 1% 1%
RACE 6% Asian
10% 3% Black
8% Hispanic
4%
White
2%
Other
89%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
37
Plant and System Operators, 2022 Jobs
All Other 319

All plant and system operators not listed separately. Includes Production Operator,
2012–2 % Change
Pressure Controller, and Process Technician.
+169%
$25.29
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
equivalent
None Machinery
Hand Tools
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Labor Law
None
Management Development 2022 Job Postings
2
WORK EXPERIENCE
Heavy Equipment
training
DEMOGR APHICS
94+6
AGE GENDER 6% Male
Female
40%
30%
94%
26% 25%
1+25+3692
23%
20%
18% 2%
RACE 1% Asian
Black
10% 25%
Hispanic
4%
3% 3%
White
1% Other
69%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
38
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil 2022 Jobs
and Gas 213

Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core
2012–2 % Change
samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.
+ 55%
$26.19
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
No formal educational
credential
None Heavy Equipment
Soil Sampling
Basic
ON THE JOB TRAINING
Drilling
None
Soil Science 2022 Job Postings
3
WORK EXPERIENCE
Core Drills
training
DEMOGR APHICS
99+1
AGE GENDER Male
1%
Female
40%
32%
30%
27% 99%
1+12+6792
20%
20%
2% 1%
RACE Asian
12% 12%
Black
10% 8%
Hispanic
3% 3% White
2%
Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+

79%
39
The Life Sciences sector continues to be

a powerhouse in the economic engine of
Greater New Orleans. While nurses remain
the most in-demand occupation in this
field, opportunities for career transition
Life abound in support occupations that
directly impact our region’s health. With
Sciences & globally recognized health systems, strong

university research programs, and a myriad
Healthcare of biotech start-ups, the life sciences field

remains one of our strongest assets.
40
GR E ATER NEW OR LE ANS 2022 JOBS R EPORT LIFE SCIENCES & HE ALTHCAR E
Neurosciences
According to Harvard University, over 6.4 million American’s suffer from Alzheimer’s as being the most in-demand:
Parkinsons, multiple sclerosis, and ALS. With a rapidly aging population, the same Electroencephalography
study found that if left unchecked, more than 12 million Americans will suffer from Basic Life Support (BLS)
neurodegenerative diseases in 30 years. Certification
When it comes to neurodegenerative disease treatment, hospital systems in southeast Neurology
Louisiana have a commitment to delivering care to patients from around the world. Evoked Potential
In order to carry out world-class care and treatment for those that are impacted Cardiopulmonary
by neurodegenerative diseases, workers with high levels of training and education Resuscitation (CPR)
are needed. While many of these careers and jobs will require advanced degrees, Troubleshooting
opportunities exist for workers who possess less than a bachelor’s degree. (Problem Solving)
To drive growth within this sector, GNO, Inc. has established NeuroNOLA, a collaboration Polysomnography
of regional partners to catalyze cooperation within neurosciences with the shared mission Nerve Conduction
of fostering the development of Greater New Orleans as a destination for neurological Studies
research and care – driving innovation, economic development, and patient care. Electromyography
Career Profile: Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked
potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms.
KEY TASKS
• Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain,
such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic
recordings.
• Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG),
evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment..
• Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography
(PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and
intraoperative monitoring (IOM).
• Collect patients’ medical information needed to customize tests.
• Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients,
as needed.

Associate’s degree Cardiovascular Technologists and
Technicians
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Technologists
41
2022 Jobs
Registered Nurses 15,514

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans,
2011–21 % Change
and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or
disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or
provide case management.
3%
$34.82
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Registered Nursing/Registered
Nurse
Nursing
Nursing Process
High
None Nursing Practice Cardiopulmonary
WORK EXPERIENCE Family Practice Nurse/ Resuscitation (CPR) 2022 Job Postings
Nursing
12,373
None Nursing Care
Communicable Diseases
DEMOGR APHICS
10+90
AGE GENDER
10% Male
Female
40%
30%
25% 90%
24%
23%
5+29+3621
20%
20%
1%
RACE 5% Asian
10%
Black
29% Hispanic
5%
3% 3% White
62% Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+ 3%
42
Medical and Health 2022 Jobs
Services Managers 2,045

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care
2011–21 % Change
organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
+100%
$47.40
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Nurse
Nursing
Performance Improvement
High
Less than 5 years Pharmacy Auditing
WORK EXPERIENCE Public Health, General Clinical Experience 2022 Job Postings
3079
None
Billing
DEMOGR APHICS
29+71
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40% 29%
30% 71%
26% 27%
24%
3+31+4611
20%
1% 3%
15%
RACE Asian
10%
Black
6% 31% Hispanic
White
3%
0% 61% Other
4%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
43
2022 Jobs
Pharmacists 1,704
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide
2011–21 % Change
information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and
other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of
medications.
+14%
$59.75
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Doctoral or professional
degree
Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy
Workflow Management
High
ON THE JOB TRAINING Inventory Management
None
Pharmaceuticals 2022 Job Postings
393
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pharmacotherapy
None
DEMOGR APHICS
40+60
AGE GENDER Male
40% 40% Female
60%
30% 28% 27%
12+20+2651
20% 18%
17%
RACE Asian
12%
10%
Black
5% 6% 20% Hispanic
White
0% 65% Other
2%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
44
Healthcare Practitioners and

Technical Workers, 2022 Jobs
All Other 1,646

All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately. Includes
2011–21 % Change
Transplant Coordinator, Licensed Midwife, and Utilization Review Coordinator.
+150%
$28.84
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Postsecondary nondegree
award
None Billing
Clinical Documentation
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Medical Necessity
None
Medicare 2022 Job Postings
17
WORK EXPERIENCE
Utilization Management
None
DEMOGR APHICS
41+59
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
41%
32%
30% 59%
23%
2+32+4602
20% 18%
2%
15%
RACE 2% Asian
Black
10%
7%
32% Hispanic
4% White
2% 60% Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+

4%
45
2022 Jobs
Nurse Practitioners 1,560

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a
2011–21 % Change
healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order,
perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe
medication.
+452%
$50.59
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Master’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Nurse
Nursing
Patient Education And
High
None Nursing Practice Counseling
WORK EXPERIENCE Family Practice Nurse/ Primary Care 2022 Job Postings
Nursing
1,020
None Medical Records
Medical Management
DEMOGR APHICS
9+91
AGE GENDER 9% Male
Female
40%
31%
30% 91%
23% 23%
3+19+3741
20% 18%
1% 3%
RACE Asian
10% 19% Black

Hispanic
5%
3% 3% White
0% Other
74%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
46
2022 Jobs
Physicians, All Other 1,467

All physicians not listed separately. Includes Urologists, Allergists, and Sports Medicine
2011–21 % Change
Physicians
+13%
$115.03
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
degree
Medicine
Sports, Kinesiology, and
Hospital Medicine
Internal Medicine
High
ON THE JOB TRAINING Physical Education/Fitness, Family Medicine
None General
Medical Records 2022 Job Postings
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical
682
WORK EXPERIENCE
Studies Primary Care
Internship/residency
DEMOGR APHICS
65+35
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40% 35%
30%
27% 65%
12+15+4672
22% 21%
20% 18% 2%
12% RACE 12% Asian
10%
Black
15% Hispanic
White
2%
0% 4% Other
67%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
47
Radiologic Technologists 2022 Jobs
and Technicians 1,071

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient’s
2011–21 % Change
bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and
technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.
+45%
$27.41
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Radiologic Technology/Science
- Radiographer
Radiology
Radiography
Middle
None Medical Radiologic Data Entry
Technology/Science -
WORK EXPERIENCE Radiation Protection 2022 Job Postings
Radiation Therapist
636
None
Health/Medical Preparatory Equipment Maintenance
Programs, Other
DEMOGR APHICS
28+72
AGE GENDER Male
40%
28% Female
30% 72%
26% 26%
3+22+5691
22%
20%
17% 1% 3%
RACE Asian
10% 22% Black

6% Hispanic
4% White
1% 5%
Other
69%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
48
2022 Jobs
Physical Therapists 1,057

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility,
2011–21 % Change
relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from
disease or injury.
49%
$45.54
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
degree
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation
High
ON THE JOB TRAINING Treatment Planning
None
Cardiopulmonary 2022 Job Postings
510
WORK EXPERIENCE Resuscitation (CPR
None
Caregiving
DEMOGR APHICS
30+70
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40% 30%
32% 31%
70%
30%
6+11+3791
20%
20%
1% 6%
11%
RACE Asian
11%
10%
Black
3% Hispanic
4% 3% White
1% Other
79%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
49
2022 Jobs
Respiratory Therapists 861

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility
for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. 2011–21 % Change
Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble,
check, and operate equipment. +44%
$27.00
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Respiratory Care Therapy/
Therapist
Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Care
Middle
None Patient Education And
WORK EXPERIENCE Counseling 2022 Job Postings
322
None Pulmonology
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR)
DEMOGR APHICS
36+64
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
36%
64%
30%
24%
23% 23% 23%
4+31+4601
20%
1% 4%
RACE Asian
10%
Black
31% Hispanic
5%
3% White
0% 60% Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+ 4%
50
2022 Jobs
Surgical Technologists 361

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other
2011–21 % Change
surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for
surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and
surgeon’s assistants.
+33%
$21.44
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
award
Surgical Technology/
Technologist
Surgery
Operating Room (OR)
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Allied Health and Medical Surgical Technology
None Assisting Services, Other
Asepsis 2022 Job Postings
456
WORK EXPERIENCE
Surgical Procedures
None
DEMOGR APHICS
24+76
AGE GENDER Male
24% Female
40%
32%
30%
76%
24%
3+38+5513
20%
17% 3% 3%
13% RACE Asian
10% 9% 38% Black

Hispanic
3% 51% White
1% Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+ 5%
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Strategically located in the Gulf South

and on the Mississippi River, Greater New
Transportation Orleans is one of the epicenters of the nation’s
transportation and logistics sector. With four
& Warehousing deepwater ports, a best-in-class airport, six

Class I railroads, and two interstates, the
Occupations region supports many thousands of jobs in

transportation, logistics, and production.
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GR E ATER NEW OR LE ANS 2022 JOBS R EPORT TR ANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING
Supply Chain
Greater New Orleans has long been a leader in the transportation and logistics sector. as being the most in-demand:
With a world-class port system, integrated multimodal transportation infrastructure, an

international airport, and a skilled workforce, thousands of transportation and logistics
Supply Chain
companies call Greater New Orleans home.
Operations
Together, the region’s four deep-water draft ports handle a diverse range of goods,
Management
ranging from steel, to petrochemicals, to containerized goods. However, the
Communications
transportation of goods is not limited to just our waterways. The transportation and
logistics sector spans across our multimodal transportation infrastructure, including rail, Leadership
trucking, warehousing, and air. Supply Chain
Management
What’s more, the Port of New Orleans’ $1.8 billion expansion project will further solidify
Planning
Louisiana’s future as a logistics hub. It is estimated that 17,000 new jobs will be created
in the state as a result of the expansion. While many of these jobs will be created at the Problem Solving
port, a significant number of these jobs will be created in other industries such as rail, Procurement
trucking, and warehousing.
Career Profile:Supply Chain Managers

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial
forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or
safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet
product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.
KEY TASKS
• Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or
store materials.
• Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements
planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.
• Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or
consolidating warehousing and distribution.
• Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply
chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
• Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or
performance.
Bachelor’s degree Industrial Production Managers
Logistics Analysts
Logistics Engineers
Transportation, Storage, and
Distribution Managers
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 2022 Jobs
Truck Drivers 6,785

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds
2011–21 % Change
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial
drivers’ license.
+10%
$22.27
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Postsecondary non-degree
award
None Truck Driving
Commercial Driving
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Warehousing
Short-term
Flatbed Truck Operation 2022 Job Postings
2,833
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle
Short-term on-the-job training
Inspections
DEMOGR APHICS
95+5
AGE GENDER 5% Male
Female
40%
30%
95%
24% 24% 23%
1+38+6541
20%
17% 1% 1%
RACE Asian
10%
9% Black
Hispanic
38%
2% 3% 54% White
Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+

6%
54
Captains, Mates, and Pilots 2022 Jobs
of Water Vessels 2,590

Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and
2011–21 % Change
ferryboats.
+22%
$48.73
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
award
Marine Transportation, Other Barges
Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Navigational Instruments
Less than five years
Vessel Security 2022 Job Postings
178
WORK EXPERIENCE
Corrective And Preventive
None
Action (CAPA)
DEMOGR APHICS
97+3
3%
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
30%
97%
24%
23%
0+103+84
20% 20%
20%
2%
RACE 10% 3%
Asian
Black
10%
7%
Hispanic
4%
3% White
Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+

84%
55
GR E ATER NEW OR LE ANS 2022 JOBS R EPORT TR ANPORTATION & PRODUCTION
First-Line Supervisors of
Transportation and Material 2021 Jobs
Moving Workers Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 2,407

This occupation includes First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material
2011–21 % Change
Movers (Hand); First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle
Operators; First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants; and First-Line Supervisors
of Transportation Workers (All Other).
+9%
$23.79
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
equivalent
None Warehousing
Shipping And Receiving
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Forklift Truck
Less than 5 years
Inventory Control 2022 Job Postings
231
WORK EXPERIENCE
Auditing
None
DEMOGR APHICS
79+21
AGE GENDER Male
21% Female
40%
30% 79%
26% 25%
1+38+6541
20% 21%
20%
2%
RACE 2%
Asian
9%
10%
Black
Hispanic
4% 5%
White
1% Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+ 85%
56
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, 2022 Jobs
Samplers, and Weighers 2,133

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed,
2011–21 % Change
machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations
from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test
equipment.
+26%
$23.14
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
equivalent
None Corrective And Preventive
Action (CAPA)
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Auditing
None Construction 2022 Job Postings
393
WORK EXPERIENCE Application Programming
Moderate-term on-the-job Interface (API)
training
Refinery Experience
DEMOGR APHICS
63+37
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40% 37%
63%
30%
4+28+6602
21% 22% 22% 22%
20%
2% 4%
RACE Asian
Black
10%
7% 28%
Hispanic
4% White
2%
60% Other
6%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
57
Buyers and Purchasing 2022 Jobs
Agents 1,242
Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors,
grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and tobacco buyers. Buy merchandise or 2011–21 % Change
commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level,
including both durable and nondurable goods. +15%
$24.27
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

None Purchasing
Procurement
High
Moderate-term Contract Management
WORK EXPERIENCE Accounting 2022 Job Postings
501
Finance
training
DEMOGR APHICS
47+53
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
47%
53%
30%
23%
2+19+4732
22% 22%
20%
20%
2% 2%
RACE Asian
19%
10%
9% Black
Hispanic
4%
2% 3% White
Other
73%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
58
2022 Jobs
Ship Engineers 525

Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines,
boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship. 2011–21 % Change
+47%
$40.70
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
award
Marine Transportation, Other Emergency Response
Environmental Compliance
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Navigational Instruments
Less than 5 years
Lifting Equipment 2022 Job Postings
3
WORK EXPERIENCE
Internal Combustion Engines
None
DEMOGR APHICS
97+3
3%
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
32%
30%
97%
1+27+4662
21%
20%
2% 1%
16%
13% RACE Asian
Black
10%
8% 27%
Hispanic
4% 3% White
66% Other
5%
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+
59
2022 Jobs
Logisticians 476
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization.
2011–21 % Change
Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution,
internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
+59%
$35.72
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

Logistics, Materials, and
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain
Warehousing
High
None Operations Management and Logistics Purchasing
Supervision
WORK EXPERIENCE Production Planning 2022 Job Postings
189
None
DEMOGR APHICS
65+35
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
35%
34%
65%
30%
27%
2+34+8533
20%
16% 3% 2%
13% RACE Asian
10%
Black
34% Hispanic
4% 4%
3% White
53% Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+ 8%
60
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship 2022 Jobs
Loaders 346
Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from
2011–21 % Change
tank cars, trucks, or ships, using material moving equipment. May perform a variety of
other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and
test them for leaks
+11%
$21.49
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
No formal educational
credential
None Valves (Piping)
Safety Training
Basic
ON THE JOB TRAINING Environment Health And
Short-term Safety 2022 Job Postings
22
WORK EXPERIENCE Tanker Truck Operation
Short-term on-the-job-
Forklift Truck
training
DEMOGR APHICS
93+7
AGE GENDER 7% Male
Female
40%
30%
26% 93%
1+45+72
22%
20%
20% 19%
2% 1%
RACE Asian
10%
Black
6% Hispanic
4% 45%
2% 45% White
Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+

7%
61
2022 Jobs
Flight Attendants 296

Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety
2011–21 % Change
information, serve food and beverages, and respond to emergency incidents.
+500%
$24.13
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
equivalent
None Federal Aviation Regulations
Inventory Management
Middle
ON THE JOB TRAINING Emergency Evacuation
Less than 5 years
De-escalation Techniques 2022 Job Postings
9
WORK EXPERIENCE
Passenger Service
training
DEMOGR APHICS
31+69
AGE GENDER Male
Female
40%
31%
69%
30%
27%
23% 24%
3+46+11391
20% 18%
1% 3%
RACE Asian
10%
Black
Hispanic
4% 5% 39%
46% White
1% Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+

11%
62
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and 2022 Jobs
Flight Engineers 264

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier
2011–21 % Change
routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport
certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and
international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
+2%
$58.94
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Skill Level
Bachelor’s degree
ON THE JOB TRAINING

None Training Documentation
Fire Suppression Systems
High
Less than 5 years Navigational Aid
WORK EXPERIENCE Equipment Maintenance 2022 Job Postings
7
Flight Planning
training
DEMOGR APHICS
93+7
AGE GENDER 7% Male
40% Female
40%
30%
26% 93%
1+7+6833
20%
3% 1%
13% RACE 7% Asian
11% 6%
10%
Black
Hispanic
4% 4%
3% White
Other
19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+

83%
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Glossary
JOBS EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND ON-THE JOB EXPERIENCE
A job is any full- or part-time position in which a worker Typical entry level education is determined by the Bureau of
provides labor in exchange for financial compensation. Job Labor Statistic. Based off of analyses of quantitative data
figures are reported as annual job averages and represent including educational attainment and work experienced, the
positions as opposed to workers, since a worker may occupy BLS utilizes a methodology to assign categories for entry-level
multiple jobs. For the purposes of this report, self-employed education, work experience, and typical on-the-job training
workers are not included. to each occupation. Although multiple paths to entry for an
occupation may exist, the BLS captures the typical path.
SKILL LEVEL
Skill level is determined by typical entry-level education, on-

the-job training, and work experience.
* BASIC-SKILL jobs are those that either require a high
school diploma with no formal training or experience,
or do not require any formal education.
* MIDDLE-SKILL jobs are those that require some form
of education or training beyond high school, but do not
require a bachelor’s degree.
* HIGH-SKILL jobs require a bachelor’s degree or above.
EARNINGS
Earnings include base pay, cost of living allowance,

guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, commissions and
bonuses, on-call pay, and tips. For the purposes of this report,
occupational earnings do not include benefits.
TOP PROGRAMS
To determine the top programs by occupation, Lightspeed

connects the jobs to the education programs that typically
train for them using a modified version of the National
Center for Education Statistics Classification of Instructional
Programs (CIP) to SOC Crosswalk.
TOP SKILLS
Top skills are determined by O*NET by surveying a national

random sample of job incumbents using standardized
questionnaires. For the purposes of this report, the top five
skills for each occupation as listed by Lightspeed were chosen.
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Jobs List
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING OCCUPATIONS LIFE SCIENCES & HEALTHCARE OCCUPATIONS
Chemical Equipment Operators Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

and Tenders 16 Workers, All Other 45
Industrial Engineering Technologists Medical and Health Services Managers 43
and Technicians 20
Nurse Practitioners 46
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers,
Pharmacists 44
and Weighers 12
Physical Therapists 49
Installation, Maintenance, and
Repair Workers 14 Physicians, All Others 47
Machinists 15 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 48
Mechanical Engineering Technologists Registered Nurses 42
and Technicians 22
Respiratory Therapists 50
Millwrights 17
Surgical Technologists 51
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 21 TRANSPORTATION & WAREHOUSING OCCUPATIONS
Plant and System Operators, All Other 19 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 63
Rigging, and Systems Assemblers 18 Buyers and Purchasing Agents 58

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 55
DIGITAL MEDIA OCCUPATIONS
Construction Managers 54
Computer and Information Systems Managers 28
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation
Computer Network Support Specialists 29
and Material Moving Workers 56
Computer Occupations, All Other 24
Flight Attendants 62
Computer User Support Specialists 25
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers,
Computer Systems Analysts 26 and Weighers) 57
Database Administrators 32 Logisticians 60
Information Security Analysts 30 Ship Engineers 59
Software Developers 27 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 61
Web Developers 31
Web and Digital Interface Designers 33
ENERGY & PETROCHEMICAL OCCUPATIONS
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 36

Plant and System Operators, All Other 38
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 39
Surveyors 37
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THE GREATER

NEW ORLEANS 2022

A word from Bank of America

A word from GNO, Inc.

Inc.’s commitment to provide informative and actionable

* Experienced job growth from 2011–2021

Regional Labor Market Outlook

INDUSTRY GROWTH, 2012-2022

Couriers and Messengers

Heavy and Civil

Insurance Carriers and

Motion Picture and Sound

Plastics and Rubber

Data Processing, Hosting,

WAGE GROWTH UNEMPLOYMENT RATES

CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE

NOTE: Chart wages do not consider current inflation rates. 0.5

level compared to the state and national rates. However, -2.0

unemployment continues to see a steady decrease following -2.5

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT LOOKING AHEAD

New Orleans MSA Louisiana United States

GNO, Inc.’s Plan of Action

Lead ecosystem development efforts with workforce

With the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility,

Advanced skills needed for this field continue to evolve, as

Manufacturing legacy production to necessary competencies

Clean Energy Manufacturing

Career Profile: Industrial Engineering Technologists

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, 2022 Jobs

Samplers, and Weighers 2,133

Installation, Maintenance, 2022 Jobs

and Repair Workers 1,971

Chemical Equipment 2022 Jobs

Operators and Tenders 516

AGE GENDER Male

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces,

Plant and System Operators, 2022 Jobs

All Other 319

26% 25% 94%

ON THE JOB TRAINING

Multiple Machine Tool

Tenders, Metal and Plastic 126

ON THE JOB TRAINING

As the region continues to push forward past

Digital have shown a growing appreciation of skills

Media and Digital Media industry a prime target for

Video Game Development

Career Profile: Video Game Designers

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Computer Occupations, 2022 Jobs

All Other 2,014

ON THE JOB TRAINING

Computer User Support 2022 Jobs

ON THE JOB TRAINING

19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+

Computer Systems Analysts 1,157

ON THE JOB TRAINING

19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+

Software Developers 1,118

ON THE JOB TRAINING

19–21 22–24 25–34 35–44 44–54 55–64 65+

Computer and Information 2022 Jobs

Systems Managers 855

ON THE JOB TRAINING

Computer Network 2022 Jobs

Support Specialists 483