In-Demand Jobs in Bermuda

Finding Your Next Opportunity: Which Job Types Grew Most Last Year?

Understanding where job growth is occurring is crucial for anyone navigating the employment landscape. The Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs (October 2025), based on the 2024 Employment Survey, provides the most current data on these trends. The overall market showed a positive 1.8% increase in total filled jobs (+585 positions), with the total number of jobs on the island reaching 33,451.

This guide focuses on the major occupational groups and specific job titles that recorded notable growth between 2023 and 2024, highlighting areas of current demand within the Bermuda economy.

The Leading Growth Sectors

According to the latest analysis, three occupational categories drove the majority of new job creation:

1. Service Workers and Shop and Market Sales Workers: This group saw the largest numerical increase, adding 184 filled jobs (+2.8%). These roles are vital to Bermuda's hospitality and retail sectors.
2. Senior Officials and Managers: Growth at the leadership level remained strong, with 183 new jobs (+2.7%). This indicates continued expansion in management and executive oversight across the island.
3. Craft and Related Trades Workers: This category saw a healthy rebound, adding 95 jobs. This growth suggests a rising demand for technical skills in construction and maintenance.

In contrast, Elementary Occupations saw the largest decline, with a loss of 12 positions over the year.

Specific In-Demand Job Titles (2024 Data)

The 2025 Brief highlights specific roles within these growing groups that saw the highest demand:

Service Workers and Sales (+184 total):

• Cleaners / Housepersons: Added 56 jobs.
• Chambermaids: Increased by 39 jobs.
• Chef de parties / cooks: Added 33 jobs.
• Salespersons: Increased by 25 jobs.

Senior Officials and Managers (+183 total):

• Directors / Chief executives: Remained in high demand, adding 80 jobs.
• Finance sub-managers: Increased by 42 jobs.
• Construction foremen: Added 26 jobs.

Craft and Related Trades (+95 total):

• Masons: Saw the highest growth in this group with 27 new jobs.
• Motor vehicle mechanics: Increased by 17 jobs.
• Plumbers: Added 13 jobs.

Healthcare (Human Health & Social Work):

The healthcare sector was a significant driver of growth in 2024, adding 109 jobs. Specific roles on the rise include:

• Physicians: +11 jobs.
• Radiological technologists: +9 jobs.
• Medical assistants: +8 jobs.

What This Means for Job Seekers

For those looking to enter or advance in the Bermuda market, the 2025 data suggests the strongest opportunities are currently in:

• Executive Leadership: especially for directors and finance managers in international business.
• Specialized Healthcare: specifically for physicians and technical medical roles.
• Skilled Trades: with masonic and plumbing roles showing renewed strength.
• Hospitality Support: particularly in housekeeping and culinary positions.

While Senior Officials and Managers command the highest median income at $120,533, Service Workers have the lowest median income at $42,698, despite having high job availability. For more information about median income by industry, see Median Income by Industry in Bermuda.

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Disclaimer: This article summarizes findings from the October 2025 Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs, based on the 2024 Employment Survey. Always consult official government publications for the most complete and up-to-date data.