{"id":36585,"date":"2025-06-01T11:11:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T18:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intoo.com\/us\/?p=36585"},"modified":"2025-06-23T10:21:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T17:21:03","slug":"what-are-gray-collar-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intoo.com\/us\/blog\/what-are-gray-collar-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Gray-Collar Jobs?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||7px|||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||30px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

You\u2019ve heard of white-collar jobs and blue-collar jobs. But what about gray-collar jobs?<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the job category no one talked about a few years ago\u2014and now, it\u2019s dominating the U.S. workforce. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fastest-growing occupations between 2022 and 2032 aren\u2019t found in cubicles or construction sites. They\u2019re found in the space between.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gray-collar jobs live at the intersection of hands-on, physical labor (blue-collar), often involving the operation of tools, machinery or equipment, and technical skills or knowledge (white-collar). Examples of positions in this category include auto mechanics who diagnose issues with advanced software and surgical techs who operate complex medical equipment in fast-paced environments. Gray-collar jobs also include former blue-collar workers in managerial roles who supervise those doing the physical labor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The amount of autonomy and specialized knowledge required are often what separate gray-collar jobs from their white- and blue-collar counterparts.They don\u2019t always require a four-year degree, but they do require specific training, certifications, or licenses. They\u2019re essential, in-demand, and often pay surprisingly well. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/resources.intoo.com\/intoo-program-overviews\/intoo-training-overview-management-foundations?utm_source=website-blog&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=gray-collar-jobs-button” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Looking to support new gray-collar managers? We can help.” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” button_bg_color=”#1B467C” custom_margin=”35px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Examples of Gray-Collar Positions<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a look at some of the fastest-growing gray-collar roles today:<\/span><\/p>\n