High Demand Jobs
The careers in this list are eligible for Last-Dollar Scholarships and Future Ready Iowa Grant. Each career links to Career Coach website which offers insights on current and future prospects for the career. You will also learn about the preparation required to qualify for the career.
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| Timeframe | Starting Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | 2 Years or less | $37,285 |
| Carpenters | 2 Years or less | $30,469 |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | 2 Years or less | $33,717 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians | 2 Years or less | $43,797 |
| Electricians | 2 Years or less | $34,701 |
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 2 Years or less | $40,728 |
| Mechanical Drafters | 2 Years or less | $35,488 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 2 Years or less | $33,533 |
| Pipelayers | 2 Years or less | $35,156 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 2 Years or less | $32,434 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | 2 Years or less | $30,549 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 2 Years or less | $36,951 |
| Timeframe | Starting Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 2 Years or less | $36,689 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 2 Years or less | $36,689 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 2 Years or less | $46,325 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 2 Years or less | $46,325 |
| Computer Programmers | 2 Years or less | $49,121 |
| Computer Programmers | 2 Years or less | $49,121 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 2 Years or less | $58,392 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 2 Years or less | $58,392 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 2 Years or less | $31,164 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 2 Years or less | $31,164 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 2 Years or less | $50,992 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 2 Years or less | $50,992 |
| Web Developers | 2 Years or less | $32,436 |
| Timeframe | Starting Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | 4 Years | $42,432 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 4 Years | $37,749 |
| Construction Managers | 4 Years | $53,254 |
| Cost Estimators | 4 Years | $41,795 |
| Credit Analysts | 4 Years | $43,411 |
| Financial Analysts | 4 Years | $52,292 |
| Financial Examiners | 4 Years | $50,009 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 4 Years | $41,133 |
| Loan Officers | 4 Years | $40,601 |
| Logisticians | 4 Years | $38,525 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 4 Years | $36,076 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 4 Years | $41,112 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 4 Years | $44,574 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 4 Years | $32,928 |
| Timeframe | Starting Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | 4 Years | N.A. |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 4 Years | $42,376 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 4 Years | $38,277 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 4 Years | $37,708 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 4 Years | $38,482 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 4 Years | $39,160 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 4 Years | $47,993 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 4 Years | $41,171 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 4 Years | $41,616 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 4 Years | $35,308 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 4 Years | $42,341 |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 4 Years | $31,397 |
| Timeframe | Starting Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Actuaries | 4 Years | $64,691 |
| Database Administrators | 4 Years | $55,992 |
| Operations Research Analysts | 4 Years | $56,336 |
| Software Developers, Applications | 4 Years | $60,425 |
| Timeframe | Starting Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineers | 4 Years | $65,581 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 4 Years | $67,399 |
| Electrical Engineers | 4 Years | $64,120 |
| Industrial Engineers | 4 Years | $57,438 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 4 Years | $51,152 |
