Hot Technology: R

R is a programming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics. It is commonly used among data scientists and statisticians for data analysis, manipulation, visualization, and modeling. R has a wide variety of packages and libraries that make it a powerful tool for data analysis and research. Proficiency in R is a specialized skill that is highly valued in industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology. Read more at Wikipedia

Occupations linked to this hot technology skill are listed below based on the percentage of their job postings that include the skill.

The skill is considered In Demand for the occupation if it is mentioned in 5% or more of the occupation’s employer job postings.

Percentage	Job Zone	Code	Occupation
67	4	43-9111.00	Statistical Assistants
50	5	19-1029.01	Bioinformatics Scientists Bright Outlook
48	5	15-2041.01	Biostatisticians
39	5	15-2041.00	Statisticians
36	4	15-2051.00	Data Scientists
25	5	13-2099.01	Financial Quantitative Analysts
22	5	19-3011.00	Economists
19	5	15-1221.00	Computer and Information Research Scientists
18	4	15-2011.00	Actuaries
10	5	19-1029.04	Biologists
9	5	19-1029.03	Geneticists
8	4	15-2051.01	Business Intelligence Analysts
7	3	47-4011.01	Energy Auditors
6	5	19-2043.00	Hydrologists
5	5	19-1041.00	Epidemiologists
5	5	11-9121.00	Natural Sciences Managers
5	4	17-2031.00	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
5	4	15-1251.00	Computer Programmers
4	4	15-1243.00	Database Architects
4	3	15-1299.02	Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
4	4	13-2054.00	Financial Risk Specialists
3	5	19-1042.00	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
3	4	15-1242.00	Database Administrators
3	4	15-1243.01	Data Warehousing Specialists
3	4	13-1111.00	Management Analysts
3	5	19-3094.00	Political Scientists
3	5	15-1211.01	Health Informatics Specialists
2	5	15-2031.00	Operations Research Analysts
2	4	13-2099.04	Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
2	4	17-2141.00	Mechanical Engineers
2	4	17-2199.03	Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
2	5	19-1029.02	Molecular and Cellular Biologists
2	4	19-1023.00	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
2	4	15-1252.00	Software Developers
1	3	15-1299.08	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
1	4	19-1012.00	Food Scientists and Technologists
1	4	15-1253.00	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
1	4	13-2051.00	Financial and Investment Analysts
1	5	19-3022.00	Survey Researchers
1	3	15-1211.00	Computer Systems Analysts
1	4	13-1161.00	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
1	4	17-2112.00	Industrial Engineers
1	4	15-1255.00	Web and Digital Interface Designers
1	4	17-2041.00	Chemical Engineers
1	4	17-2112.02	Validation Engineers
1	4	11-3021.00	Computer and Information Systems Managers
1	4	11-2021.00	Marketing Managers
1	4	15-1299.05	Information Security Engineers
1	5	11-9041.00	Architectural and Engineering Managers
1	4	11-9121.01	Clinical Research Coordinators
1	4	15-1299.09	Information Technology Project Managers
1	3	15-1254.00	Web Developers
1	4	17-2112.03	Manufacturing Engineers
Under 1%	4	41-9031.00	Sales Engineers
Under 1%	3	19-4031.00	Chemical Technicians
Under 1%	4	33-3021.06	Intelligence Analysts
Under 1%	5	25-1011.00	Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Under 1%	4	11-3031.00	Financial Managers
Under 1%	4	11-1021.00	General and Operations Managers
Under 1%	4	11-2022.00	Sales Managers
Under 1%	4	11-9111.00	Medical and Health Services Managers
Under 1%	4	41-3031.00	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Under 1%	2	51-9061.00	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Under 1%	4	13-2011.00	Accountants and Auditors
Under 1%	4	41-4011.00	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Under 1%	2	41-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Not available	3	11-3012.00	Administrative Services Managers
Not available	5	19-2011.00	Astronomers
Not available	4	19-2021.00	Atmospheric and Space Scientists
Not available	2	51-8099.01	Biofuels Processing Technicians
Not available	4	15-2099.01	Bioinformatics Technicians
Not available	5	19-2041.01	Climate Change Policy Analysts
Not available	5	25-4012.00	Curators
Not available	4	15-1299.06	Digital Forensics Analysts
Not available	5	25-1063.00	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Not available	3	29-9021.00	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Not available	5	17-2112.01	Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Not available	4	19-2032.00	Materials Scientists
Not available	5	15-2021.00	Mathematicians
Not available	3	29-2072.00	Medical Records Specialists
Not available	4	17-2171.00	Petroleum Engineers
Not available	5	25-1065.00	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Not available	5	29-1229.05	Preventive Medicine Physicians
Not available	5	25-1066.00	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Not available	4	19-1031.02	Range Managers
Not available	4	19-2099.01	Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Not available	4	19-4099.03	Remote Sensing Technicians
Not available	4	19-4061.00	Social Science Research Assistants
Not available	5	19-3041.00	Sociologists
Not available	5	25-1067.00	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Not available	5	19-1013.00	Soil and Plant Scientists
Not available	4	17-2199.11	Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Not available	3	53-6041.00	Traffic Technicians

Source: Lightcast job postings data for the US nationwide between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. “Percentage” represents the ratio of unique postings which mention the skill to all unique postings linked to the O*NET-SOC occupation.

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