Michigan’s workforce is set for a significant shift over the next decade, according to a recent report from the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics (MCDA). The “Michigan Hot 50 Job Outlook through 2032” highlights the state’s fastest-growing jobs, with a focus on fields requiring specialized skills and higher education. 

The report ranks the top 50 jobs in Michigan based on projected job growth, median wages, and the number of available openings. The data is drawn from state and federal sources to provide valuable insights for policymakers. 

Among the top 50, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are projected to have over 6,400 new positions. Other notable jobs include registered nurses with nearly 6,000 projected openings and software developers, with more than 3,300 openings. Michigan’s workforce will also see a high demand for jobs within STEM fields over the next decade. 

At the same time, jobs that have traditionally had lower barriers to entry—such as those with shorter training periods—are declining. MCDA Research Manager Evan Linskey pointed to technological advancements, which are automating certain tasks, making these positions less viable in the long term. 

One Detroit producer Will Glover sat down with Linskey to discuss Michigan’s evolving job market and economic landscape.