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Job Postings 5 Year Trend

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(Updated 11-21-2024)

Job Postings 30-Day Trend Comparison

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(Updated 11-21-2024)

Green Job Hiring Trends by County

County
Latest 730 Days Unique Postings
Latest 730 Days Unique Postings % Change
Rowan, NC89
-14.6%
Lincoln, NC24
-50%
Stanly, NC23
4.3%
Anson, NC11
-18.2%
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(Updated 01-15-2025)

Yearly Green Job Postings

Centralina Region
San Antonio
Kansas City
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(Updated 10-24-2024)

Which occupations lead to Green Jobs?

Occupations with Potential to Pivot to Green Jobs

Profession
2023 Jobs
2023 Median Salary
2023 LQ (Occupation Concentration)
2018-2023 % Change in Jobs
Retail Salespersons
3,287
$31,813
1.29
Cashiers
2,896
$28,605
1.56
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
2,419
$32,992
1.4
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
1,769
$39,653
1.29
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
$46,700
0.93
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
$60,536
1.59
Light Truck Drivers
$35,041
1.13
Production Workers, All Other
$35,038
1.66
139.94%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
$39,420
1.24
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
$33,920
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(Updated 11-21-2024)

Which Green Job's occupation is most in demand? Which industry has the highest Green Jobs demand? 

Top 5 Green Job Titles

Job Title
Latest 730 Days Unique Postings
Latest 730 Days Unique Postings % Change
Median Salary
Environmental Specialists46
21.7%
$49,920
Sanitation Associates12
Environmental Health and Safety Managers10
Recycling Sorters10
$29,120
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinators7
$61,742
(Updated 01-15-2025)

Job Postings by Industry

Industry Sector (2-Digit)
Latest 730 Days Unique Postings
Median Salary
Public Administration40$52,864
Transportation and Warehousing31
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services29$44,928
Manufacturing17$61,742
Utilities15$104,704
Retail Trade5$96,000
Information4$29,120
Construction3$30,080
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3$40,560
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation2
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What are the top hard (specialized) and soft (common) skills?

Top 10 Specialized Skills

Skill
Latest 730 Days Unique Postings
Latest 730 Days Unique Postings % Change
Machinery52
50%
Environmental Quality50
Biological Engineering40
42.5%
Emergency Response40
37.5%
Natural Resource Science40
42.5%
Data Analysis32
Regulatory Compliance30
53.3%
Environmental Resource Management28
50%
Hydrology28
57.1%
Stormwater Management28
(Updated 01-15-2025)

Top 10 Common Skills

Latest 730 Days Unique Postings
Latest 730 Days Unique Postings % Change
Management91
Communication77
29.9%
Operations73
Investigation42
54.8%
Planning41
51.2%
Research36
41.7%
Customer Service34
Sales29
55.2%
Lifting Ability28
Scheduling27
33.3%
(Updated 01-15-2025)

Top 10 Companies Hiring Green Jobs

Company
Latest 730 Days Unique Postings
Latest 730 Days Unique Postings % Change
State of North Carolina31
54.8%
Cheney Brothers13
84.6%
Transdev13
Dept Of Environmental Quality8
Blue Raven Solar6
City Of Statesville6
Republic Services5
60%
Freedom Forever4
Lowe's4
Trash Butler4
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(Updated 01-15-2025)

What education and experience level is needed?

Job Postings by Experience Level

Experienced (10+ Years) (7.5%)
Mid (6-9 Years) (17.8%)
None (8.4%)
Entry (1-2 Years) (30.8%)
Junior (3-5 Years) (35.5%)
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(Updated 06-24-2024)

Job Postings by Educational Attainment

Associate degree (4.7%)
High school or GED (17.8%)
Master's degree (8.1%)
Bachelor's degree (33.7%)
No Education Listed (35.7%)
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(Updated 06-24-2024)

What certifications are in demand for Green Jobs?

Top 20 Credentials

Certification
Latest 730 Days Unique Postings
Latest 730 Days Unique Postings % Change
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)19
31.6%
Hazmat Endorsement12
83.3%
Certified Safety Professional9
33.3%
Professional Engineer (PE) License9
22.2%
Engineer in Training6
0%
HAZWOPER Certification5
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification4
50%
First Aid Certification4
50%
Teaching Certificate4
Professional Geologist (PG) License3
-166.7%
30-Hour OSHA General Industry Card2
50%
Applied Structural Drying2
CDL Class A License2
Certified Professional In Erosion And Sediment Control (CPESC)2
-300%
Forklift Certification2
-150%
Six Sigma Certification2
10-Hour OSHA General Industry Card1
-100%
American Society For Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification1
Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification1
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification1
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(Updated 01-15-2025)
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