Medical Education

Top 100 In-Demand Jobs in the Quad Cities

The Top 100 High-Priority Jobs Report identifies the most critical occupations to meeting workforce demand across the Quad Cities region, roles that combine strong hiring needs with sustainable wages.

Using key labor market indicators including wage levels, employment demand and regional job concentration, the report highlights positions that are essential to business growth and long-term economic stability. (These are not simply the most common or highest-paying roles.)

Use the data to:

  • Align hiring strategies with regional talent availability 
  • Identify high-demand roles that may require targeted recruitment or training 
  • Inform partnerships with education and workforce providers 
  • Guide investment in upskilling and talent development initiatives 
job openings annually
3,300
in Top 100
jobs added by 2028
600
from 40 occupations

Jobs Report

It’s critical that Quad Citizens understand our community’s workforce needs and pursue education and training pathways that align with in-demand careers to help ensure the long-term economic stability of our region.

Chris Caves
Chris Caves
Vice President, Business Retention & Expansion
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