Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Louisiana Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 980 1,680 700 71.4 370
Louisiana Helpers--Extraction Workers 260 390 130 50 50
Louisiana Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 670 970 300 44.8 130
Louisiana Cooks, Restaurant 13,490 19,250 5,760 42.7 2,940
Louisiana Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 50 70 20 40 10
Louisiana Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas 260 360 100 38.5 50
Louisiana Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 1,860 2,570 710 38.2 330
Louisiana Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other 210 290 80 38.1 40
Louisiana Nurse Practitioners 3,210 4,420 1,210 37.7 320
Louisiana Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 80 110 30 37.5 10
Louisiana Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 1,440 1,980 540 37.5 250
Louisiana Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 60 80 20 33.3 10
Louisiana Epidemiologists 120 160 40 33.3 10
Louisiana Solar Photovoltaic Installers 30 40 10 33.3 10
Louisiana Wellhead Pumpers 120 160 40 33.3 20
Louisiana Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 1,010 1,340 330 32.7 160
Louisiana Producers and Directors 940 1,240 300 31.9 120
Louisiana Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 190 250 60 31.6 30
Louisiana Baggage Porters and Bellhops 480 630 150 31.3 90
Louisiana Etchers and Engravers 130 170 40 30.8 20
Louisiana Musicians and Singers 270 350 80 29.6 40
Louisiana Logisticians 1,120 1,450 330 29.5 140
Louisiana Concierges 240 310 70 29.2 40
Louisiana Occupational Therapy Assistants 690 890 200 29 120
Louisiana Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 2,940 3,790 850 28.9 640
Louisiana Gaming Dealers 1,980 2,550 570 28.8 380
Louisiana Statisticians 70 90 20 28.6 10
Louisiana Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 2,010 2,570 560 27.9 390
Louisiana Information Security Analysts (SOC 2018) 580 740 160 27.6 60
Louisiana Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 400 510 110 27.5 110
Louisiana First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers 620 790 170 27.4 90
Louisiana Multimedia Artists and Animators 220 280 60 27.3 30
Louisiana Actors 1,690 2,140 450 26.6 250
Louisiana Bartenders 6,770 8,570 1,800 26.6 1,460
Louisiana Riggers 2,870 3,600 730 25.4 400
Louisiana Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 3,470 4,340 870 25.1 520
Louisiana Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles 40 50 10 25 10
Louisiana Interpreters and Translators 200 250 50 25 30
Louisiana Motorboat Operators 40 50 10 25 0
Louisiana Physicists 40 50 10 25 0
Louisiana Physical Therapist Assistants 1,480 1,830 350 23.6 230
Louisiana Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 2,630 3,250 620 23.6 270
Louisiana Media and Communication Workers, All Other 470 580 110 23.4 60
Louisiana Aircraft Service Attendants and Transportation Workers, All Other 1,160 1,430 270 23.3 200
Louisiana Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 300 370 70 23.3 40
Louisiana Choreographers 390 480 90 23.1 80
Louisiana Gaming Managers 130 160 30 23.1 10
Louisiana Material Moving Workers, All Other 650 800 150 23.1 100
Louisiana Massage Therapists 880 1,080 200 22.7 130
Louisiana Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 530 650 120 22.6 70
Louisiana Medical and Health Services Managers 5,180 6,350 1,170 22.6 550
Louisiana Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 3,820 4,680 860 22.5 820
Louisiana Shampooers 90 110 20 22.2 10
Louisiana Speech-Language Pathologists 1,320 1,610 290 22 110
Louisiana Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 2,100 2,560 460 21.9 400
Louisiana Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 2,240 2,730 490 21.9 330
Louisiana Financial Managers 5,560 6,770 1,210 21.8 560
Louisiana Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 750 910 160 21.3 100
Louisiana Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 4,790 5,800 1,010 21.1 630
Louisiana Animal Trainers 340 410 70 20.6 50
Louisiana Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 680 820 140 20.6 60
Louisiana Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 2,480 2,990 510 20.6 520
Louisiana Construction Managers 4,980 6,000 1,020 20.5 490
Louisiana Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 4,780 5,760 980 20.5 1,320
Louisiana Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 3,130 3,760 630 20.1 400
Louisiana Archivists 50 60 10 20 10
Louisiana Art Directors 200 240 40 20 30
Louisiana Artists and Related Workers, All Other 50 60 10 20 10
Louisiana Athletes and Sports Competitors 150 180 30 20 30
Louisiana Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 150 180 30 20 30
Louisiana Lodging Managers 350 420 70 20 50
Louisiana Chefs and Head Cooks 1,360 1,630 270 19.9 220
Louisiana Gaming Cage Workers 460 550 90 19.6 60
Louisiana Manicurists and Pedicurists 1,650 1,970 320 19.4 220
Louisiana Industrial Machinery Mechanics 6,550 7,810 1,260 19.2 740
Louisiana Dancers 210 250 40 19 40
Louisiana Operations Research Analysts 210 250 40 19 20
Louisiana Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 950 1,130 180 18.9 110
Louisiana Plant and System Operators, All Other 1,110 1,320 210 18.9 140
Louisiana Tile and Marble Setters 320 380 60 18.8 40
Louisiana Physician Assistants 1,180 1,400 220 18.6 90
Louisiana Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 430 510 80 18.6 70
Louisiana Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 110 130 20 18.2 30
Louisiana Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,420 1,670 250 17.6 350
Louisiana Broadcast Technicians 170 200 30 17.6 20
Louisiana Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 680 800 120 17.6 90
Louisiana Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 920 1,080 160 17.4 260
Louisiana Construction Laborers 21,190 24,840 3,650 17.2 2,600
Louisiana Machinists 4,250 4,980 730 17.2 540
Louisiana Respiratory Therapists 2,570 3,010 440 17.1 170
Louisiana Advertising and Promotions Managers 120 140 20 16.7 10
Louisiana Cooks, All Other 780 910 130 16.7 130
Louisiana Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 240 280 40 16.7 30
Louisiana Forensic Science Technicians 240 280 40 16.7 40
Louisiana Hydrologists 120 140 20 16.7 10
Louisiana Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 300 350 50 16.7 40
Louisiana Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 3,000 3,500 500 16.7 370
Louisiana Pile-Driver Operators 180 210 30 16.7 20
Louisiana Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 11,670 13,620 1,950 16.7 1,520
Louisiana First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 13,580 15,840 2,260 16.6 2,380
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