Here Are The 15 Jobs With The Highest Demand Growth In 2021

• Total American employment is expected to grow by 11.9 million jobs, increasing from 153.5 million to 165.4 million jobs through 2030. 
• Logistics & warehousing and IT industries are seeing the biggest boom of job opportunities with a surge in roles for Warehouse Workers, Delivery Drivers, Data Scientists, and Developers.  
• The job that showed the highest demand growth in 2021 was for warehouse workers, with a growth of 353.59%.

This past year, the U.S. labor market has gone through a major transformation and ended with a significant increase in advertised job vacancies across the country.  

The labor crisis of 2021 resulted in a record number of workers leaving their job – tens of millions actually.  

It would seem that there is a surplus of jobs now, and a possibility that many workers will be on the lookout for a new job in 2022. 

“2021 was a year of transformation for the US labor market. In January 2021, employers cautiously navigated hiring needs, but by November employers had turned the taps on and were looking to take on a flood of new staff,” said Andrew Hunter, co-founder of job search engine Adzuna. “The vaccine rollout has boosted confidence, businesses are growing, and after reevaluating their work-life goals many Americans are switching jobs in ‘The Great Resignation.’”

According to a release from the US Bureau Labor Statistics, total employment is expected to grow by 11.9 million jobs, increasing from 153.5 million to 165.4 million jobs through 2030 – an overall growth rate of 7.7%. However, some jobs have a growth rate that far exceeds this level.

The number of advertised vacancies has ramped up, and job seekers looking to change company, role, or career have a wide array of options to choose from.  

Logistics & warehousing and IT industries are seeing the biggest boom of job opportunities, with a surge in roles for Warehouse Workers, Delivery Drivers, Data Scientists, and Developers. Hospitality & Catering is also hiring at volume, with thousands of openings for Restaurant Managers and Cooks. 

“The job market renaissance also shows in the huge rise in openings for Recruitment Consultants. With more people moving jobs than ever before, more recruitment specialists are needed to help fill urgent roles,” according to Hunter.  

A recent report from Adzuna reveals the job titles that grew the most in demand over 2021.

Here are the top 15 jobs with the highest demand growth in 2021:   

1. Warehouse Worker 

• There were 27,766 advertised job vacancies for this role in January 2021, and 125,944 vacancies in November 2021. That’s a 353.59% growth. 
  

2. Recruitment Consultant 

• There were 6,143 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 26,545 vacancies in November 2021, resulting in a 332.12% growth in job postings.  

3. Security Guard 

• There were 9,762 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 41,451 vacancies in November 2021. This job saw a growth of 324.62%. 

4. Finance Clerk 

• There were 11,798 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 45,785 vacancies in November 2021. Not only did this job see a 288.07% growth, but also a 73.78% increase in salary.  

5. Customer Service Associate 

• There were 12,363 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 47,678 vacancies in November 2021 – a 285.65% growth. 

6. Forklift Operator 

• There were 6,332 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 22,424 vacancies in November 2021. This job saw a growth of 254.14%.

7. Materials Handler 

• There were 6,196 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 20,763 vacancies in November 2021, resulting in a growth of 235.10%.

8. Receptionist 

• There were 6,160 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 20,267 vacancies in November 2021. This job saw a 229.01% growth. 

9. General Manager 

• There were 9,839 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 32,013 vacancies in November 2021; this job saw a growth of 225.37%. 

10. Cashier 

• There were 20,885 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 67,243 vacancies in November 2021, resulting in a growth of 221.97%. 

11. Physiotherapist 

• There were 11,024 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 34,572 vacancies in November 2021 – a growth of 213.61%. 

12. Housekeeper 

• There were 9,702 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 29,091 vacancies in November 2021. This job saw a growth of 199.85% and a salary increase of 24.70%.

13. Restaurant Manager 

• There were 6,938 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 20,519 vacancies in November 2021, showing a growth of 195.75%.

14. Assembly Operative 

• There were 8,039 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 21,775 vacancies in November 2021, resulting in a growth of 170.87%. 

15. Machine Operator 

• There were 6,170 advertised job vacancies in January 2021, and 15,934 vacancies in November 2021; a 158.25% growth. 

As the world changes, so do the professions that are most needed to support our society. By 2030, these are the top 10 professions that will see the largest decline in positions.  

1. Word processors and typists: -36.0%  
2. Parking enforcement workers: -35.0% 
3. Nuclear power reactor operators: -32.9%  
4. Cutters and trimmers, hand: -29.7%  
5. Telephone operators: -25.4%  
6. Watch and clock repairers: -24.9%  
7. Door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers: -24.1% 
8. Switchboard operators, including answering service: -22.7% 
9. Data entry keyers: -22.5%  
10. Shoe machine operators and tenders: -21.6%