Jobs are in no shortage in the United States. The latest jobs report showed the unemployment rate in the U.S. rose slightly only to around 4%. The labor force participation number hit its highest level since 2013. Overall, the labor market is strong, and some job sectors are seeing more growth than others.

Construction and extraction jobs remain in high demand in the U.S. Other hot sectors include installation, maintenance, and repair services. Some jobs remain hot in certain regions or states. According to data, the hottest job in eight states is a solar panel installer. The job pays a median salary of nearly $40,000 and the field is expected to grow at a rate of nearly 106% through 2026, far better than the national average. But what is the hottest job in the state of Iowa?

Wind turbine technicians are the fastest growing job in the Hawkeye state. These workers inspect and repair wind turbine as well as provide maintenance and other services. They earn an average of $26 per hour and an average salary of $54,000 a year. But you have to be O.K. with heights.

You can check out the rest of the hottest jobs in the U.S.HERE.

 

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