By: Sam Hoey | CRP, GMS

October 3, 2019

What are the fastest growing jobs in Alabama? Alabama currently has nearly 5 million residents. The state is located in the deep south of the United States, along the Gulf Coast. Mississippi is located to the west, Tennessee is located to the north, and Georgia is located to the east. The state of Florida forms the southern border of Alabama, except for the area surrounding the harbor city of Mobile, situated on the Mobile River at the head of Mobile Bay.

The five largest cities in Alabama along with their major industries are:

Birmingham, Alabama

  • Major Industries

    • Steel Production and Processing
    • Biotechnology
    • Medical Research
    • Banking
    • Insurance
    • Construction

Montgomery, Alabama

  • Major Industries

    • State Capital
    • Government Agencies and Services
    • Military (Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base)
    • Agriculture
    • Distribution
    • Manufacturing

Mobile, Alabama

  • Major Industries

    • Aerospace
    • Steel
    • Ship Building
    • Construction
    • Medical and Healthcare
    • Manufacturing

Huntsville, Alabama

  • Major Industries

    • Aerospace
    • Military Technology
    • Education
    • Information Technology Infrastructure
    • Commercial Technology

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

  • Major Industries

    • Education
    • Manufacturing
    • Government Agencies
    • Transportation
    • Healthcare

The Southeast region as a whole continues to experience high economic growth, including the state of Alabama. Each of Alabama’s five largest cities are considered best places to live in the state.

Fastest Growing Jobs in Alabama

Any list of the fastest growing jobs is subject to change, depending on economic factors including industrial production, global trade, and even weather patterns. However, recent studies show the fastest growth in these jobs:

Manufacturing and Electrical Jobs

  • Aircraft Assemblers
  • Computer Numerical Controller Machinists

Information Technology Jobs

  • Website Developers

Healthcare and Medical Jobs

  • Emergency Medical Technicians
  • Home Health Aides
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Personal Care Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants

Highlight on Industries in Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville is nicknamed “The Rocket City” and for good reason: it has a close association with U.S. space missions. NASA’s George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is located in the city. MSFC developed the Saturn boosters that were used during the Apollo Lunar Landing Program.

Huntsville is home to Cummings Research Park (CRP), the second-largest Technology and Research Park in the nation. It also ranks among the top 25 most educated cities in the nation. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a center for technology, science, and engineering research.

Huntsville has one of the fastest growing and most dynamic economies in the state. Over the next several years, major development projects will bring another 6,000 jobs to Huntsville and north Alabama. Huntsville’s future job growth is projected to be 40.9% over the next 10 years, running higher than the national average of 33.5%.

What Should Job Seekers do?

Job seekers should investigate the fastest growing jobs in Alabama for opportunities. A number of resources are available to learn about jobs and careers in Alabama. Professional networks such as Linkedin provide information on companies and contacts. Job seekers may want to focus on a specific location such as Huntsville, and then narrow down their search by industry in Huntsville to specific job type. Job seekers should utilize professional career services to enhance their job search and achieve success in their career objectives.

What Should Employers do?

Employers should examine their employment needs as economic growth fosters competition for job seekers with requisite skills and training. They should review their relocation program to determine if it benefits their talent acquisition goals and corporate objectives. Employers should work with a Relocation Management Company that possesses the knowledge and expertise to help them design a relocation that promotes global talent acquisition. Desirable locations such as Huntsville that draw many visitors also need job seekers to fill local employment opportunities in other industries.

Conclusion

GMS’ team of global relocation experts has helped thousands of our clients develop hiring and recruiting programs to attract highly skilled job seekers. Our team can help your company determine how to attract job seekers looking for employment opportunities in Alabama, or any other location around the world.

GMS was the first relocation company to register as a .com. The company also created the first online interactive tools and calculators, and revolutionized the entire relocation industry. GMS continues to set the industry pace as the pioneer in innovation and technology solutions with its proprietary MyRelocation™ technology platform.

Global Mobility Solutions is proud to be named and ranked #1 Overall, and #1 in Quality of Service by HRO Today’s 2019 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Contact our experts online to discuss your company’s recruiting, hiring, and relocation program needs in Alabama, or give us a call at 800.617.1904 or 480.922.0700 today.

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Senior Vice President, Global Account Management Sam joined Global Mobility Solutions in 1996 and has a unique perspective with her 25 years of industry experience. Samantha offers her clients relocation expertise and a commitment to excellence in her. Her proficiency in orchestrating the BVO and GPO Programs, as well as relocation policy design and implementation, are invaluable assets to the accounts she manages. Her experience in administering Pre-Decision Relocation services to enhance the recruiting process further demonstrates her unique abilities to service her clients. Samantha’s diverse experience, leadership, and outstanding communication skills enable her to manage the relocation process for her clients with finesse and polished professionalism.

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