Job titles in highest-demand, state by state

Those who are tapped into US labor data may already know that the role of registered nurse has been trending as the role in highest demand in job postings across the US over the past several years. But, do you know how many of the 50 states feature it as the most requested role in 2025?

Explore the map below to see the #1, #2, and #3 most frequently posted jobs in every state. Beyond the high-demand Registered Nurse postings, Retail Sales Associate sits high on the list, as the #2 most posted-for position in 32 states. And Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver postings rank in the top three in 26 US states.

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