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Oklahoma’s 100 Critical Occupations (2021-30)

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Oklahoma Works recently released 2021-30 workforce projection data for Oklahoma’s "100 Critical Occupations," (PDF, 145k) jobs identified as critical to economic growth and wealth generation in the state. In 2030:

  • More than half of Oklahoma’s 100 critical occupations will require an associate degree or higher.
  • The top 29 highest-paying critical occupations will require an associate degree or higher.
  • All of the top 10 highest-paying critical occupations will require a bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • 8 of the top 10 critical occupations with the highest growth will require an associate degree or higher.