Michigan Releases 'Hot 50' & 'Career Outlook' Reports To Highlight In-Demand Jobs

September 3, 2026

Updated Listings Highlight Top High-Demand, High-Wage Careers Through 2034

The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Michigan Center for Data and Analytics has released the state’s latest “Hot 50” and “Career Outlook” publications. Both reports provide information on careers that will be in the highest demand in Michigan through 2034.


“Our goal is to provide our education and workforce partners with the information they need to help Michiganders find their path to high-demand, high-wage jobs,” said Scott Powell, director of the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics and the state’s chief data officer. “The state is continuing its focus on all students and jobseekers as they make informed decisions about their futures, and this information is an invaluable resource for them.”


The 2026 Michigan’s Hot 50 Job Outlook highlights the top high-demand, high-wage careers through 2034. The career information includes job titles, projected annual openings, hourly wage range, job growth information, and the education or training level needed.


The 2026 Michigan’s Career Outlook publication includes the highest-demand jobs based on education level and features the top jobs in science, technology, engineering, and math careers.


Both reports are an important tool for stakeholders in education and workforce development, including state government.

Additional statistical information about Michigan’s economy, labor force, population, and more is available at Michigan.gov/MCDA


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