Where the jobs are right now: the 50 occupational niches with the most live openings, compared on pay, contract, language and visa signals, with links to each niche's jobs and counties.
In short: The 50 job niches (NAV occupational sub-categories) with the most live openings in Norway on 06/11/2026, led by nurse (898 ads), sales, retail and wholesale (891) and kindergarten and after-school assistants (553). Together they account for 91% of all sub-categorised ads. "Best" here means most demand today; the table also shows pay (SSB, where an occupation matches), full-time and permanent shares, and how many ads are in English, mention a visa or ask for Norwegian, so you can sort by what matters to you. Each niche links to its live jobs, its field guide and its top counties.
Niches = NAV occupational sub-categories (names are NAV's, translated by us). Full-time, permanent ("Perm."), English, Norwegian-requirement ("Asks Norw."), visa/relocation ("Visa") and authorisation ("Auth.") are shares of the ads in that niche; the last four are keyword counts in the ad text: a rough indicator, not a legal reading. "Avg. pay" is the national average gross monthly earnings for the closest SSB occupation group (not the same classification as NAV); "–" where no matching group exists. Openings show demand today, not growth or future prospects.
898 ads are open in this niche today (9.0% of sub-categorised ads): 77% full-time, 71% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 52% ask for Norwegian skills, 4% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 65,070 nationally (Q3 2026). Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
2. Sales, retail and wholesale Sales & service · Salg, butikk- og varehandel
891 ads are open in this niche today (9.0% of sub-categorised ads): 44% full-time, 67% permanent, 3% mostly in English, 17% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 41,810 nationally (Q3 2026).
3. Kindergarten and after-school assistants Education · Barnehage- og skolefritidsassistenter
553 ads are open in this niche today (5.6% of sub-categorised ads): 50% full-time, 31% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 39% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
4. Health care worker (helsefagarbeider) Health & social care · Helsefagarbeider
494 ads are open in this niche today (5.0% of sub-categorised ads): 48% full-time, 72% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 63% ask for Norwegian skills, 4% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 50,730 nationally (Q3 2026). Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
5. Home helper and personal assistant Health & social care · Hjemmehjelper og personlig assistent
404 ads are open in this niche today (4.1% of sub-categorised ads): 19% full-time, 67% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 43% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
396 ads are open in this niche today (4.0% of sub-categorised ads): 85% full-time, 59% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 44% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 53,250 nationally (Q3 2026). Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
346 ads are open in this niche today (3.5% of sub-categorised ads): 89% full-time, 57% permanent, 1% mostly in English, 49% ask for Norwegian skills, 3% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 103,860 nationally (Q3 2026). Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
8. Office, administration and case handling Office & finance · Kontor, forvaltning og saksbehandling
332 ads are open in this niche today (3.3% of sub-categorised ads): 87% full-time, 73% permanent, 1% mostly in English, 38% ask for Norwegian skills, 2% mention visa, permit or relocation.
9. Primary and lower-secondary school teacher Education · Grunnskole
287 ads are open in this niche today (2.9% of sub-categorised ads): 59% full-time, 27% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 44% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 60,310 nationally (Q3 2026). Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
10. Social care and support workers (miljøarbeider) Health & social care · Miljøarbeidere
275 ads are open in this niche today (2.8% of sub-categorised ads): 66% full-time, 66% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 47% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
11. Management, administration and advisory Office & finance · Ledelse, administrasjon og rådgivning
228 ads are open in this niche today (2.3% of sub-categorised ads): 97% full-time, 88% permanent, 7% mostly in English, 27% ask for Norwegian skills, 3% mention visa, permit or relocation.
12. Other health professions Health & social care · Andre helseyrker
228 ads are open in this niche today (2.3% of sub-categorised ads): 33% full-time, 52% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 46% ask for Norwegian skills, 2% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
13. Cleaners and waste collection Sales & service · Renholdere og renovasjon
222 ads are open in this niche today (2.2% of sub-categorised ads): 39% full-time, 59% permanent, 2% mostly in English, 32% ask for Norwegian skills, 5% mention visa, permit or relocation.
206 ads are open in this niche today (2.1% of sub-categorised ads): 98% full-time, 90% permanent, 20% mostly in English, 28% ask for Norwegian skills, 4% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 81,570 nationally (Q3 2026).
15. University and college staff Education · Universitet og høyskole
198 ads are open in this niche today (2.0% of sub-categorised ads): 90% full-time, 25% permanent, 33% mostly in English, 37% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
162 ads are open in this niche today (1.6% of sub-categorised ads): 73% full-time, 67% permanent, 19% mostly in English, 15% ask for Norwegian skills, 2% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 43,990 nationally (Q3 2026).
17. Other engineers Construction · Andre ingeniører
158 ads are open in this niche today (1.6% of sub-categorised ads): 94% full-time, 80% permanent, 9% mostly in English, 37% ask for Norwegian skills, 2% mention visa, permit or relocation.
18. Social educator (vernepleier) Health & social care · Vernepleier
149 ads are open in this niche today (1.5% of sub-categorised ads): 77% full-time, 84% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 53% ask for Norwegian skills, 4% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
19. Restaurant and bar Tourism & food · Restaurant
141 ads are open in this niche today (1.4% of sub-categorised ads): 43% full-time, 73% permanent, 4% mostly in English, 11% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 38,780 nationally (Q3 2026).
20. Train, tram and road traffic Transport & warehouse · Tog-, sporvogn- og vegtrafikk
136 ads are open in this niche today (1.4% of sub-categorised ads): 81% full-time, 85% permanent, 1% mostly in English, 22% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation.
21. Tourism, hotel and accommodation Tourism & food · Reiseliv, hotell og overnatting
135 ads are open in this niche today (1.4% of sub-categorised ads): 38% full-time, 48% permanent, 11% mostly in English, 23% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation.
22. Hairdresser and wellness Sales & service · Frisør og velvære
120 ads are open in this niche today (1.2% of sub-categorised ads): 80% full-time, 82% permanent, 3% mostly in English, 12% ask for Norwegian skills, 2% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 41,990 nationally (Q3 2026).
23. Personal services Sales & service · Personlig tjenesteyting
113 ads are open in this niche today (1.1% of sub-categorised ads): 96% full-time, 96% permanent, 1% mostly in English, 28% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation.
106 ads are open in this niche today (1.1% of sub-categorised ads): 97% full-time, 75% permanent, 1% mostly in English, 43% ask for Norwegian skills, 2% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 55,890 nationally (Q3 2026). Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
100 ads are open in this niche today (1.0% of sub-categorised ads): 98% full-time, 79% permanent, 3% mostly in English, 14% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 49,170 nationally (Q3 2026).
26. Health secretary Health & social care · Helsesekretær
99 ads are open in this niche today (1.0% of sub-categorised ads): 59% full-time, 53% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 63% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
27. Health services manager Health & social care · Leder innenfor helsetjenester
99 ads are open in this niche today (1.0% of sub-categorised ads): 94% full-time, 90% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 35% ask for Norwegian skills, 2% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
28. Finance, statistics and accounting Office & finance · Økonomi, statistikk og regnskap
95 ads are open in this niche today (1.0% of sub-categorised ads): 97% full-time, 80% permanent, 6% mostly in English, 37% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 77,160 nationally (Q3 2026).
29. Other skilled trades Skilled trades · Øvrige håndverksyrker
93 ads are open in this niche today (0.9% of sub-categorised ads): 89% full-time, 68% permanent, 9% mostly in English, 19% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation.
30. Logistics, warehouse and purchasing Transport & warehouse · Logistikk, lagerarbeid og innkjøp
92 ads are open in this niche today (0.9% of sub-categorised ads): 76% full-time, 57% permanent, 8% mostly in English, 34% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation.
31. HR, work environment and recruitment Office & finance · Personal, arbeidsmiljø og rekruttering
90 ads are open in this niche today (0.9% of sub-categorised ads): 94% full-time, 77% permanent, 2% mostly in English, 21% ask for Norwegian skills, 2% mention visa, permit or relocation.
32. Social-field advisers Health & social care · Rådgivere innen sosiale fagfelt
85 ads are open in this niche today (0.9% of sub-categorised ads): 75% full-time, 72% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 25% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
79 ads are open in this niche today (0.8% of sub-categorised ads): 97% full-time, 81% permanent, 14% mostly in English, 28% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 54,260 nationally (Q3 2026). Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
34. Dental health and care Health & social care · Tannhelse/-pleie
79 ads are open in this niche today (0.8% of sub-categorised ads): 85% full-time, 75% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 28% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
35. Carpenter and joiner Skilled trades · Tømrer og snekker
75 ads are open in this niche today (0.8% of sub-categorised ads): 97% full-time, 80% permanent, 5% mostly in English, 12% ask for Norwegian skills, 3% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 49,290 nationally (Q3 2026). Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
36. Banking, finance and insurance Office & finance · Bank finans forsikring
72 ads are open in this niche today (0.7% of sub-categorised ads): 100% full-time, 85% permanent, 3% mostly in English, 31% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation.
71 ads are open in this niche today (0.7% of sub-categorised ads): 94% full-time, 59% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 42% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 70,390 nationally (Q3 2026). Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
67 ads are open in this niche today (0.7% of sub-categorised ads): 96% full-time, 82% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 22% ask for Norwegian skills, 1% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 88,610 nationally (Q3 2026).
39. Civil / building engineer Construction · Ingeniør bygg
66 ads are open in this niche today (0.7% of sub-categorised ads): 97% full-time, 79% permanent, 3% mostly in English, 33% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 80,970 nationally (Q3 2026).
63 ads are open in this niche today (0.6% of sub-categorised ads): 57% full-time, 73% permanent, 2% mostly in English, 33% ask for Norwegian skills, 2% mention visa, permit or relocation.
41. Instructors and educators Education · Instruktører og pedagoger
58 ads are open in this niche today (0.6% of sub-categorised ads): 93% full-time, 66% permanent, 2% mostly in English, 41% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
42. Upper-secondary school teacher Education · Videregående skole
57 ads are open in this niche today (0.6% of sub-categorised ads): 51% full-time, 21% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 23% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
43. Police, prison and customs Security & emergency · Politi, fengsel og toll
56 ads are open in this niche today (0.6% of sub-categorised ads): 95% full-time, 84% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 16% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation.
44. Mechanical engineering Industry & production · Maskinteknikk og mekanikk
56 ads are open in this niche today (0.6% of sub-categorised ads): 93% full-time, 77% permanent, 7% mostly in English, 27% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation.
45. Security and guarding Security & emergency · Vakt-, sikrings- og kontrollarbeid
54 ads are open in this niche today (0.5% of sub-categorised ads): 43% full-time, 74% permanent, 2% mostly in English, 24% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 45,800 nationally (Q3 2026).
46. Electrical / electronics (industry) Industry & production · Elektro/elektronikk
54 ads are open in this niche today (0.5% of sub-categorised ads): 96% full-time, 83% permanent, 20% mostly in English, 39% ask for Norwegian skills, 4% mention visa, permit or relocation.
47. Education managers Education · Ledere av undervisning og utdanning
48 ads are open in this niche today (0.5% of sub-categorised ads): 96% full-time, 88% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 29% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation. Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
48. Physiotherapist Health & social care · Fysioterapeut
44 ads are open in this niche today (0.4% of sub-categorised ads): 82% full-time, 68% permanent, 0% mostly in English, 64% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation. The closest SSB occupation group has an average gross monthly pay of NOK 56,630 nationally (Q3 2026). Many roles in this field are regulated: check authorisation and recognition (HK-dir) before applying.
49. Machine and crane operator Construction · Maskin- og kranfører
42 ads are open in this niche today (0.4% of sub-categorised ads): 81% full-time, 60% permanent, 5% mostly in English, 19% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation.
50. Marketing and advertising Sales & service · Markedsføring og reklame
41 ads are open in this niche today (0.4% of sub-categorised ads): 68% full-time, 56% permanent, 10% mostly in English, 15% ask for Norwegian skills, 0% mention visa, permit or relocation.
Which job niches have the most openings in Norway?
Nurse, Sales, retail and wholesale and Kindergarten and after-school assistants lead on 06/11/2026 (NAV live ads).
Which niches have the most ads in English?
See the 'Best for…' list on this page; it ranks niches with at least 30 ads by the share of ads whose text is mostly in English.
Does 'best' mean highest pay?
No. Here 'best' means most demand today, and the table lets you sort by pay (where SSB has a matching occupation), contract type, language and visa mentions. We do not publish a single score because it would hide trade-offs.
Where does the pay data come from?
Statistics Norway (SSB table 11658): average gross monthly earnings, Q3 2026, for the closest occupation group, national level.
Method and sources
Niches: NAV Arbeidsplassen.no occupational sub-categories, ranked by active ads on 06/11/2026; 35 ads without a sub-category are excluded.