3 of the Best Non-Engineering Industries in Raleigh

This year, the Wall Street Journal ranked Raleigh NC as the fourth best city in America for wage growth, labor force participation, and unemployment rate. Of course, this is at least in part due to the booming tech industry in the Triangle, but you don’t have to be an engineer to find a good job in Raleigh. 

“We just have such a thriving economy and we’re not a one-trick pony. So there’s a lot of opportunity for people regardless of the industry sector that they’re focused on,” said Adrienne Cole, the president and CEO of the Raleigh Chamber in an interview with ABC 11.

Here are some other booming industries in Raleigh NC for job seekers:

Information Technology

The Computing Technology Industry Association ranked NC as the fourth-best place in America for IT jobs. They say that there are over 40,000 open IT jobs in the Raleigh area at this time, and that number will likely grow in the coming years. If you are thinking of starting your career in the IT field, or if you’re an IT professional looking for a new job, now is a great time to start!

Business

“Business” covers a wide array of disciplines, meaning there are always opportunities available, especially in a rapidly growing city like Raleigh. With huge companies like Apple, Google, and Fidelity moving here, and the expansion of existing behemoths like Epic Games, new business professionals are in high demand. Even if you aren’t interested in working for those companies in particular, the economic boost they provide means that countless small businesses in Raleigh will also be looking to grow and expand. Whether you’re in marketing, administration, or finance, there are plenty of opportunities for you here in Raleigh NC. 

Real Estate

The population of Raleigh grew over 22% in the last five years. Needless to say, this has created massive growth in the real estate industry here. There is more to real estate than just being an agent as well. There are marketers, property managers, investment brokers, and more involved in this process. Real estate is an industry any emerging professional in Raleigh should be looking into. 

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Sources:

https://raleigh-wake.org/blog/raleigh-ranked-third-among-small-business-vitality-nationally
https://www.comptia.org/blog/best-cities-for-tech-jobs
https://abc11.com/raleigh-job-market-hottest-markets-fidelity/11804879/