Labor scarcity: 15 professions where employers are offering higher wages than standard industry rates
Scarce Professions in the Far Eastern Federal District: A Breakdown
In a recent survey by hh.ru, the 15 most sought-after and scant professional positions in the Far Eastern Federal District have been identified. These career paths are experiencing a severe shortage of qualified applicants, with many employers offering competitive salaries to attract talent.
At the top of the list are doctors, who currently find themselves understaffed compared to available positions. The lack of resumes for doctor vacancies exceeds the standard labor market balance by far, with only 0.9 resumes for every position opened. Unsurprisingly, the median annual salary for doctors stands at a impressive 103.1 thousand rubles, significantly above the average salary in the FEFD (85 thousand rubles according to hh.ru).
The scarcity of personnel is also noticeable among other professions such as veterinarians, turners, milling machine operators, and grinding machine operators, with only 1.2 candidates per vacancy. The short supply doesn't end there, as janitors, chief doctors and department heads, pharmacists-providers, cooks, bakers, confectioners, PNR engineers, fitters, plumbers, pharmacy managers, electricians, andenders, zootechnicians, sales consultants, cashiers, and medical representatives are all listed as scarce professions in the region.
In terms of salary, turners, milling machine operators, and grinding machine operators are the most highly compensated, with offers reaching up to 142.2 thousand rubles. PNR engineers receive offers averaging 120 thousand rubles, while chief doctors and department heads earn 104.8 thousand rubles. Among the specialists for whom employers are willing to pay well above the regional average are also doctors, fitters and plumbers, pharmacy managers, veterinarians, zootechnicians, electricians, andenders, and medical representatives.
On the other hand, some in-demand specialists receive below the regional average wages, such as janitors, sales consultants, and cashiers, pharmacists-providers, cooks, bakers, and confectioners. It's worth noting that the Far East has experienced a surge in salary expectations and the most demanded specialties were identified in the past.
In addition to the data provided by hh.ru, it's worth considering that the logistics sector, due to the region's strategic location for trade with Asia, could have a high demand for professionals in supply chain management, transportation, and related fields. The construction and infrastructure industries might also experience labor shortages, although this has not been specifically identified for the Far East. Security personnel may be in short supply, with Amur Oblast having already seen a deficit of security personnel, potentially indicative of a broader need in the region.
As always, salaries can vary vastly based on the specific profession, location within the region, and other factors. Salaries in major urban centers like Vladivostok are usually higher than in more rural areas. For more precise salary figures, consulting local job listings or employment agencies would be necessary.
In the Far Eastern Federal District, business opportunities exist in various scarce professions, such as finance careers, with PNR engineers, fitters, plumbers, pharmacy managers, and medical representatives being among those where employers are willing to pay well above the regional average. Conversely, some in-demand specialists in the region, like janitors, sales consultants, and cashiers, receive below the regional average wages.
