About Us Site Index Contact Us Home  > Labor Market Information  >  Mississippi Occupations in Demand Mississippi Occupations in Demand   A summary look at high demand occupations for the state and WIA areas covering the period 2006-2016.  Included are tables on the top demand occupations by overall need, by wage rate and by level of preparation required.  The 50 "hottest jobs" are also highlighted in a separate table.  Designed to be used in conjunction with Occupational Wage Data and Occupational Projections data (found elsewhere on this web site) and with the O*Net system devised by the U.S. Department of Labor. Mississippi Occupations in Demand 2008   Statewide Delta WIA Mississippi Partnership WIA Southcentral WIA Twin Districts WIA   Unemployment Rates   Occupational Wages   Occupational Projections   LMI Glossary   LMI Acronyms   What is the difference between residence and establishment based data?   Why can't the LMI Department release certain information?   When are unemployment rates published?   How do you decide which areas to publish?   What is seasonal adjustment?   Is there a measure of underemployment?   All FAQs   Bureau of Labor Statistics   US Census Bureau   Bureau Economic Analysis   FedStats   Dept. of Commerce   NAICS Codes   SOC Codes   Mississippi.gov   USDOL   Privacy & Security Disclaimer | Accessibility Policy | Internal Security The Mississippi Department of Employment Security is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.