Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information Division shows that the most online wanted ads were for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, registered nurses and retail salespersons, with 6,257 ads placed for those occupations in November.

The Help Wanted Online (HWOL) data is compiled from all online job postings in the state, including those posted on the state’s free online jobs database, www.joblink.alabama.gov and other sources; such as traditional job boards, corporate boards and social media sites. There were 41,142 online ads this month, 16,991 of those were new ads. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn a mean wage of $19.83 per hour, registered nurses earn a mean wage of $27.88 per hour, and retail salespersons earn a mean wage of $12.92 per hour.

“The top sought after jobs this month are varied and represent a good variety of wage ranges,” said Fitzgerald

Washington, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Labor. “We are beginning to see a continued uptick in the need for more skilled, professional jobs, such as software developers and engineers.”

The top three employers posting ads in November were: UAB Medicine (607), St. Vincent’s Health System (557), and McDonald’s Corporation (501).

Forty-one percent of all online ads are less than 30 days old, and another 35 percent of all ads are less than 90 days old.

With a steady growth of Call Centers, Alabama continues to see a high demand for Customer Service Representatives. The ability to think quickly and decisively, while maintaining a role as an active listener, is critical to success in this occupation. A drive to offer quality service through comprehension are keys to success as well. Most of these occupations require at least a high school diploma with on-the-job training. The job outlook is good through 2024 with annual growth of 1.26 percent.

“We’d like to encourage anyone who needs a job, or wants a different job, to come into one of our Career Centers for assistance,” said Washington. “Our trained staff can assist you in obtaining the career you want.”

A listing of Career Centers can be found at www.joblink.alabama.gov.

The Alabama Department of Labor / The Alabama Career Center System is a partner in Alabama Works, Alabama’s unified workforce system.