Over 14,000 jobs were available in January, accounting for 41.2 percent of the real estate sector. The five areas driving open positions were Kansas City, Austin, Raleigh, Nashville and Indianapolis. This month's spotlight highlights the maintenance technician, with a median salary of $37,228. Denver had the highest location quotient, meaning demand in this market was 3 times the U.S. average. The top specialized skills included plumbing, repair, HVAC, carpentry and painting.
