LinkedIn has reported a broad surge in hiring across very different roles, naming mathematics specialist the fastest-growing vacancy, while demand for Mental health specialists has tripled in the latest quarter.
Employers are hiring for both technical expertise and routine operational tasks as the labor market changes in the middle of 2025, according to the snapshot of the most in-demand jobs.
The numbers contrast Q1 2025 (January 1–March 31, 2025) and Q2 2025 (April 1–June 30, 2025). The number of paid job postings increased by 3.3 times for math specialists and 3.1 times for mental health specialists.
OVERALL MOST IN-DEMAND JOBS
The following roles had the most paid LinkedIn job postings in Q2 2025 (April 1–June 30, 2025):
- Software engineer (no change in rank vs. previous quarter)
- Salesperson (+1)
- Nurse (-1)
- Project manager (no change)
- Customer service representative (+4)
- Sales manager (+2)
- Accountant (no change)
- Account manager (-3)
- Electrical engineer (-3)
- Data analyst (+4)
Software developer (rank remains unchanged from the prior quarter)
Salesperson (+1)
Nurse (-1)
Manager of the project (no change)
A customer support agent (+4)
Manager of sales (+2)
Accountant (no modification)
Manager of accounts (-3)
An electrical engineer (-3)
Analyst of data (+4)
JOBS WITH THE FASTEST-GROWING DEMAND
Roles with the greatest quarter-over-quarter increase in share of paid job posts, Q2 2025 (April 1 – June 30, 2025) vs. Q1 2025 (January 1 – March 31, 2025):
- Mathematics specialist (3.3x higher demand vs. previous quarter)
- Mental health specialist (3.1x)
- Performance manager (2.5x)
- Contract administrator (2.4x)
- Stock associate (2.4x)
- Compliance analyst (2.3x)
- Maintenance worker (2.1x)
- Merchandise associate (2.0x)
- Data science specialist (2.0x)
- Meatcutter (2.0x)
Specialist in mathematics (3.3 times more in demand than last quarter)
specialized in mental health (3.1x)
2.5x performance manager
Administrator of contracts (2.4x)
Associate in stock (2.4x)
Analyst for compliance (2.3x)
Worker doing maintenance (2.1x)
Associate in merchandise (2.0x)
Expert in data science (2.0x)
Meatcutter (2.0x)
Retail and service roles have seen notable gains: maintenance worker, merchandise associate and meatcutter have doubled or more in demand.
Data roles such as data science specialist have also climbed rapidly, reflecting AI’s influence. This variety makes clear that employers are hiring broadly, and that the label ‘LinkedIn most in-demand jobs’ now covers an unusually wide range.
OVERALL MOST IN-DEMAND JOBS
Stability continues to dominate when counted by the total number of paid posts. The highest-ranking positions are still software engineer, salesperson, and nurse.
While the sales manager and accountant continue to draw a lot of listings, the project manager and customer service agent rank close to the top. Stronger demand for analytics and data capabilities is demonstrated by the recent entry of data analysts into the top ten.
IMPLICATIONS FOR JOBSEEKERS
The mix provides several options for job seekers. While conventional professions like software engineering and nursing continue to have the most openings, rapidly growing roles emphasize opportunities in mental health support and mathematics.
To stand out, job searchers should customize their profiles to the “most in-demand jobs” keywords, highlight quantifiable results, and provide pertinent credentials or expertise.
At the same time, many firms are expanding mental health support roles beyond hospitals, reflecting a broader focus on employee wellbeing. Recruiters should therefore balance urgent operational hires with longer-term investment in specialist skills urgently.
The labor market is robust and wide-ranging in mid-2025. The competition for talent is intense as employers are growing their teams to include operational, coding, and counseling positions.
Following LinkedIn’s most in-demand jobs will help both recruiters and candidates focus on the skills and roles currently commanding the greatest attention.
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