The economic success of our region and the vitality of our community depend upon a strong, well-informed, and skilled workforce.
This Hot Careers Guide was developed by the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation in collaboration with Lehigh Valley employers to inform students, educators, and community stakeholders about the region’s most in-demand careers.
The guide provides a clear visual representation of career opportunities in the region and a basis for career exploration. The occupations listed are the most common to appear in Lehigh Valley job postings, employ at least 95 people, and/or were suggested for inclusion by local employers.
Thank you to all our partners for your contributions and expertise.
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Key Job Sectors
LEHIGH
VALLEY POPULATION
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708,644 TOTAL LABOR FORCE
Source: Census Population Estimate, 2024
TOP SOFT SKILLS
Communication Cooperation/Team Player
Customer Service Organization
Detail-Oriented
Adaptability/Flexibility
Problem Solving
Self-Motivated
Maintain Interpersonal Relationships
Ability to Work in a Fast Paced Environment
Source: JobsEQ (July 2024 - June 2025)
359,052
Source: JobsEQ, ACS 2019-2023
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY
Source: JobsEQ, Q1 2025
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Education Level
High School
Diploma or Equivalent
Administrative Assistants
Customer Service Representatives
Office Clerks
Office Managers
Sales Associates
$ - $$$
Certificate or Specialized Training
Production, Maintenance & Logistics Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Assemblers
Food Batchmakers & Bakers
Forklift Operators
Machine Operators
Material Handlers
Production Workers
Quality Control Inspectors
Warehouse Associates
$$ - $$$
CNC Machinists & Machinists
Electricians
Maintenance Mechanics & Repair Workers
Maintenance Supervisors
Production Supervisors
Tool Makers
Welders
$$$ - $$$$
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Human Resources Specialists
Marketing Specialists
Sales Analysts
Sales Representatives
Sales Managers
Material Planners
Operations Managers
Production Managers
Supply Chain Analysts & Planners
Accounting Clerks
Desktop Support Technicians
Automation Engineering Technicians
$$$
Accountants & Auditors
Computer Network Managers
Engineers
Graphic Designers
Software Developers
Lehigh Valley Hot Careers
High School Diploma or Equivalent Administrative
Construction
Equipment Operators
Maintenance Workers
Painters* Roofers*
Construction Inspectors
Electricians*
Heavy Equipment Operators
HVAC Technicians*
Maintenance Supervisors
Plumbers*
Superintendents
Welders
Lehigh
High School Diploma or Equivalent
or Specialized
Administrative Assistants
Billing Specialists
Customer Service Representatives
Office Clerks
Office Managers
Receptionists
Sales Associates
Processors
Associate
Advertising & Sales Representatives
General Managers
Human Resources Managers
Human Resources Specialists
Project Coordinators
Purchasing Agents
Sales Managers
Training Coordinators
Marketing Managers
Marketing Specialists
Production Directors
Social Media Coordinators
Clerks
Technicians
Support Technicians
Accountants & Auditors
Computer Systems Analysts
Cyber Security Engineers
Data Analysts Engineers
Financial Analysts
Insurance Account Managers IT Managers
Personal Bankers
Software Developers
Supply Chain Analysts
System Administrators
Lehigh Valley Hot Careers
Lehigh Valley Hot Careers
Education Level General Business Operations Student Support Services Teaching/Training
Administrative Assistants
Cafeteria Workers
Janitors
High School
Diploma or Equivalent
Certificate or Specialized Training
Office Clerks
Office Managers
Receptionists
Security Guards
$ - $$$
Bus Drivers
Maintenance & Repair Workers
$$ - $$$
Accounting Clerks
Desktop Support Technicians
Daycare Workers
Aerobics Instructors
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
IT Support Specialists
$$$
Accountants & Auditors
College & University
Department Professionals
Operations Managers
Project Coordinators
$$$$ - $$$$$
Curriculum & Instruction
Directors
Master/ Doctoral/ Professional Degree
District Administrators
School Administrators
Superintendents
Direct Support Professionals
Social Workers/Caseworkers
Vocational Education Teachers*
*Must work toward acquiring PA teaching credentials.
Teacher Assistants
Registered Nurses Coaches
Graduate Assistants
School Teachers Pre-K
Elementary School
Middle School
High School Career & Technical School
- $$$$
Counselors
School Psychologists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Substance Abuse Counselors
= more than 500 job postings in the past year Click the occupation to learn more
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- $$$$
College Professors
Library Directors
Source: JobsEQ (July 2024 through June 2025), O*Net education levels are the minimum preferred by employers.
High School
Diploma or Equivalent
Education Level
High School
Diploma or Equivalent
Administrative Assistants
Food Service Workers
Janitors & Housekeepers
Office Clerks
Office Managers
Receptionists
Scheduling Coordinators
Security Guards
Call Center Representatives
Caregivers
Medical Receptionists
Medical Records & Billing Specialists
Patient Services
Representatives
Sterile Processing Technicians
Home Health Aides
Ophthalmic Technicians
Patient Care Partners $$ - $$$
Maintenance & Repair Workers
Certificate or Specialized Training
- $$$
Pharmacy Technicians
Certified Nursing Assistants
EMTs & Paramedics
Medical & Dental Assistants
Phlebotomists $$$
Accounting Clerks
Desktop Support Technicians
Associate Degree
Behavioral Health Technicians
Dietary Aides
Bachelor Degree
$$$
Accountants & Auditors
Computer Systems Analysts
Human Resources Specialists
Medical & Health Services
Managers
Outpatient Practice Managers
$$$ - $$$$$
Health Care Administrators
Direct Support Professionals
Medical Technologists
Social Workers/Caseworkers
Child, Family, School
Substance Abuse Counselors
$$ - $$$
Dental Hygienists
Licensed Practical Nurses
Radiologic Technologists
Respiratory Therapists
Sonographers
Therapy Assistants
Occupational
Physical
$$$ - $$$$
Dietitians & Nutritionists
Nursing Supervisors
Registered Nurses
Therapists
Occupational
Physical
Registered Respiratory
- $$$
Case Managers
$$$ - $$$$$
Nurse Practitioners
Master/ Doctoral/ Professional Degree
Outpatient Practice Directors
Clinical Psychologists
Crisis Counselors
Pharmacists
Physician Assistants
Physicians & Surgeons
Speech-Language Pathologists $$$$$
= more than 500 job postings in the past year Click the occupation to learn
Lehigh Valley Hot Careers HEALTH CARE
Education Level
High School
Diploma or Equivalent
General Business Operations
Customer Service Representatives
Office Administrators
Office Clerks
Office Managers
$$ - $$$
Certificate or Specialized Training
Accounting Clerks
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Production, Maintenance & Logistics Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Assemblers
Machine Operators
Material Movers
Packaging Technicians
Quality Control Inspectors
Shipping Clerks
$$ - $$$
Electronic Technicians
Maintenance Mechanics
Maintenance & Repair Workers
Production Supervisors
$$$
Quality Specialists
Phlebotomists
$$
Chemical Technicians
Histotechnologists
Laboratory Assistants
Laboratory Technicians
Radiologic Technologists $$$
Accountants & Auditors
Compliance Specialists
IT Managers
Operations Managers
Sales Managers
Sales Representatives
Master/ Doctoral/ Professional Degree
Project Managers
Quality Control Analysts
Quality Control Managers
$$$$ - $$$$$ $$$ - $$$$$
Chemists
Cytotechnologists
Engineers
Industrial Mechanical
Medical Technologists
Software Developers
$$$ - $$$$$
Medical Scientists
Research Coordinators
$$$$$
Lehigh Valley Hot Careers
Education Level
High School Diploma or Equivalent
General Business Operations
Administrative Assistants
Customer Service Representatives
Janitors
Office Clerks
Office Managers
Sales Associates
Talent Acquisition Specialists
Distribution & Logistics Transportation
Forklift Operators
Material Movers
Order Fillers
Project Planners
Quality Control Inspectors
Shipping Clerks
Warehouse Associates
Warehouse Supervisors Couriers
Delivery Drivers Dispatchers
Certificate or Specialized Training
Accounting Clerks
Desktop Support Technicians
Maintenance & Repair Workers
Maintenance Supervisors
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
$$$
Accountants & Auditors
Account Managers
General Managers
Human Resources Specialists
Sales Managers
Sales Representatives
Training Coordinators
Project Coordinators
Supply Chain Analysts Operations Managers
Our Mission
The mission of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation is to market the economic assets of the Lehigh Valley and to create partnerships to support the recruitment, growth, and retention of employers and the creation of jobs for people of all skill and education levels.
Our Vision
Our vision is of a diverse Lehigh Valley economy that provides economic growth and opportunity for people of all skill and education levels and strengthens all our cities, boroughs, and townships.
Our Location Advantage
