Over the next five years, Santa Cruz County is projected to add more than 2,000 jobs. The occupations that have the best job prospects are shown below.
These occupations are in industries with projected growth from 2021-2026, that pay a wage of at least $15.50/hour, or $32,200 annually, have an education/experience level at or below the Bachelor's Degree level, and currently have at least 100 employed in Santa Cruz County.
Industries
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
General and Operations Managers
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Management Analysts
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Financial Managers
Human Resources Specialists
Billing and Posting Clerks
Financial and Investment Analysts
Insurance Sales Agents
Marketing Managers
Compliance Officers
Training and Development Specialists
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Firefighters
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Facilities Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Human Resources Managers
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Industrial Engineers
Registered Nurses
Medical Assistants
Medical Secretaries
Nursing Assistants
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Social and Human Service Assistants
Dental Assistants
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder, and Metal Health Counselors
Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Medical and Health Services Managers
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Massage Therapists
Social and Community Service Managers
Dental Hygienists
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Radiologic Technologists
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Computer User Support Specialists
Computer Occupations, All Other
Computer Systems Analysts
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Construction Laborers
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Construction Managers
Electricians
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Coaches and Scouts
Cooks, Restaurant
Receptionists and Information Clerks
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Sales Representatives, Services
Bartenders
Public Relations Specialists
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Chefs and Head Cooks
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service and Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
Photographers