Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Florida Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 9,570 13,860 4,290 44.8 1,250
Louisiana Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 670 970 300 44.8 130
North Dakota Cooks, Restaurant 3,190 4,620 1,430 44.8 710
Texas Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas 3,910 5,660 1,750 44.8 740
Hawaii Lodging Managers 380 550 170 44.7 70
Tennessee Baggage Porters and Bellhops 470 680 210 44.7 100
Arizona Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 11,760 17,000 5,240 44.6 2,060
Idaho Carpenters 12,230 17,690 5,460 44.6 1,860
Oklahoma Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 3,360 4,860 1,500 44.6 780
Texas Physical Therapist Assistants 6,440 9,310 2,870 44.6 1,220
Florida Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 5,300 7,660 2,360 44.5 1,270
Alaska Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 540 780 240 44.4 120
Arizona Athletic Trainers 630 910 280 44.4 80
Colorado Massage Therapists 8,940 12,910 3,970 44.4 1,500
Delaware Skincare Specialists 90 130 40 44.4 20
Guam Human Resources Managers 90 130 40 44.4 10
Guam Waiters and Waitresses 1,530 2,210 680 44.4 430
Idaho Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 90 130 40 44.4 20
Idaho Structural Iron and Steel Workers 360 520 160 44.4 60
Illinois Dancers 180 260 80 44.4 40
Iowa Athletes and Sports Competitors 90 130 40 44.4 20
New Jersey Chefs and Head Cooks 2,480 3,580 1,100 44.4 500
New York Wind Turbine Service Technicians 180 260 80 44.4 30
North Carolina Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 90 130 40 44.4 30
Oregon Curators 90 130 40 44.4 20
Oregon Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 90 130 40 44.4 30
Vermont Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 810 1,170 360 44.4 190
Washington Chiropractors 1,440 2,080 640 44.4 170
Wyoming Physical Therapist Assistants 180 260 80 44.4 30
Hawaii Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 970 1,400 430 44.3 150
New York Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 58,700 84,680 25,980 44.3 10,880
Washington Occupational Therapy Assistants 700 1,010 310 44.3 170
Arizona Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 3,260 4,700 1,440 44.2 510
Arkansas Occupational Therapy Assistants 340 490 150 44.1 70
Oregon Massage Therapists 2,360 3,400 1,040 44.1 390
Puerto Rico Bartenders 930 1,340 410 44.1 230
Utah Helpers--Electricians 1,020 1,470 450 44.1 190
Connecticut Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 1,090 1,570 480 44 140
Iowa Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 250 360 110 44 70
Utah Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 250 360 110 44 50
Wyoming Veterinarians 250 360 110 44 20
Colorado Operations Research Analysts 820 1,180 360 43.9 90
Hawaii Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 1,320 1,900 580 43.9 270
Montana Veterinarians 570 820 250 43.9 50
New Jersey Manicurists and Pedicurists 4,870 7,010 2,140 43.9 830
New York Community Health Workers 8,130 11,700 3,570 43.9 1,380
Utah Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 410 590 180 43.9 80
Arizona Actuaries 160 230 70 43.8 20
Guam Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers 160 230 70 43.8 30
New York Set and Exhibit Designers 2,010 2,890 880 43.8 310
Puerto Rico Gaming Dealers 160 230 70 43.8 40
Rhode Island Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 320 460 140 43.8 110
Tennessee Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 160 230 70 43.8 30
Utah Animal Trainers 320 460 140 43.8 60
Nevada Baggage Porters and Bellhops 1,580 2,270 690 43.7 320
New Jersey Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 8,380 12,040 3,660 43.7 2,130
Utah Structural Iron and Steel Workers 710 1,020 310 43.7 120
Vermont Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 870 1,250 380 43.7 220
Alaska Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 1,010 1,450 440 43.6 190
Florida Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 16,830 24,170 7,340 43.6 3,750
Illinois Nurse Practitioners 8,420 12,090 3,670 43.6 900
Iowa Physical Therapist Assistants 1,100 1,580 480 43.6 210
Utah Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 390 560 170 43.6 60
New York Physical Therapist Assistants 5,860 8,410 2,550 43.5 1,100
Oregon Flight Attendants 620 890 270 43.5 110
Utah Insulation Workers, Mechanical 230 330 100 43.5 40
New Jersey Athletic Trainers 760 1,090 330 43.4 100
New York Lodging Managers 1,820 2,610 790 43.4 320
Texas Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 4,910 7,040 2,130 43.4 910
Vermont Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 530 760 230 43.4 170
California Occupational Therapy Assistants 3,000 4,300 1,300 43.3 570
Florida Machine Feeders and Offbearers 1,710 2,450 740 43.3 340
New Jersey Skincare Specialists 2,310 3,310 1,000 43.3 390
New Mexico Lodging Managers 300 430 130 43.3 50
California Cooks, All Other 3,700 5,300 1,600 43.2 810
Florida Veterinarians 4,740 6,790 2,050 43.2 390
Hawaii Producers and Directors 370 530 160 43.2 50
Virgin Islands Cooks, Restaurant 440 630 190 43.2 100
Washington Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 31,300 44,810 13,510 43.2 6,370
Colorado Actors 720 1,030 310 43.1 120
Nevada Medical and Health Services Managers 2,880 4,120 1,240 43.1 390
Nevada Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1,970 2,820 850 43.1 440
Puerto Rico Physical Therapist Assistants 580 830 250 43.1 110
South Dakota Cooks, Restaurant 1,440 2,060 620 43.1 320
Tennessee Chefs and Head Cooks 1,530 2,190 660 43.1 300
Tennessee Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 1,440 2,060 620 43.1 220
Colorado Nurse Practitioners 2,930 4,190 1,260 43 300
Iowa Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 2,700 3,860 1,160 43 650
Nevada Massage Therapists 2,140 3,060 920 43 380
Arizona Etchers and Engravers 70 100 30 42.9 10
Arizona Radiation Therapists 280 400 120 42.9 30
Arkansas Museum Technicians and Conservators 70 100 30 42.9 10
Colorado Dancers 140 200 60 42.9 30
District of Columbia Amusement and Recreation Attendants 280 400 120 42.9 80
Guam Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 70 100 30 42.9 10
Guam Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 140 200 60 42.9 40
Guam Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 70 100 30 42.9 10
Idaho Furniture Finishers 70 100 30 42.9 10
Idaho Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 70 100 30 42.9 10
Indiana Costume Attendants 70 100 30 42.9 20
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