Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

Use this page to sort, search, filter, and export long term projections. To sort the data select the header of the column to sort. Data can be filtered by entering a specific state name, or occupational title. Use "Double Quotes" to search for an exact term. If the table below is empty when a particular state is entered, that state has not yet submitted projections. If a particular occupation does not show up this means there is no publicly available projection for that occupation in the area specified.

The data is also available via REST and Direct Download.

Additional information and resources are available on each State's website, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website. More information about occupational details can be found on the O*NET Online website.

About the Long Term Projections.

Enter one or more state names to filter results. Use quotes for multi-word states like "West Virginia"
Use Ctrl+click on Desktop to Select Multiple or De-Select
Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort descending Avg. Annl Openings
Maine Parking Enforcement Workers 50 30 -20 -40 0
Maine Word Processors and Typists 60 40 -20 -33.3 0
Maine Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers 190 130 -60 -31.6 10
Maine Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 220 160 -60 -27.3 20
Maine Telemarketers 650 480 -170 -26.2 70
Maine Data Entry Keyers 350 260 -90 -25.7 20
Maine Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40 30 -10 -25 0
Maine Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 40 30 -10 -25 0
Maine Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators 40 30 -10 -25 0
Maine Recreational Therapists 40 30 -10 -25 0
Maine Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 2,220 1,700 -520 -23.4 160
Maine Order Clerks 1,280 990 -290 -22.7 90
Maine Legal Secretaries 530 410 -120 -22.6 40
Maine Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 50 40 -10 -20 10
Maine Meter Readers, Utilities 50 40 -10 -20 0
Maine Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 110 90 -20 -18.2 10
Maine Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 280 230 -50 -17.9 20
Maine File Clerks 170 140 -30 -17.6 20
Maine Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 1,490 1,230 -260 -17.4 140
Maine Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 290 240 -50 -17.2 20
Maine Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 580 480 -100 -17.2 40
Maine Computer Programmers (SOC 2018) 600 500 -100 -16.7 30
Maine Couriers and Messengers 120 100 -20 -16.7 10
Maine Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 60 50 -10 -16.7 10
Maine Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 180 150 -30 -16.7 20
Maine Sewers, Hand 60 50 -10 -16.7 10
Maine New Accounts Clerks 190 160 -30 -15.8 10
Maine Tellers 1,960 1,650 -310 -15.8 150
Maine Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 2,730 2,310 -420 -15.4 230
Maine Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 1,240 1,050 -190 -15.3 120
Maine Desktop Publishers 70 60 -10 -14.3 10
Maine Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 70 60 -10 -14.3 10
Maine Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 70 60 -10 -14.3 10
Maine Bill and Account Collectors 510 440 -70 -13.7 50
Maine Helpers--Electricians 660 570 -90 -13.6 60
Maine Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 300 260 -40 -13.3 30
Maine Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 9,550 8,290 -1,260 -13.2 830
Maine Floral Designers 310 270 -40 -12.9 20
Maine Helpers--Carpenters 310 270 -40 -12.9 30
Maine Brokerage Clerks 80 70 -10 -12.5 10
Maine Power Plant Operators 320 280 -40 -12.5 20
Maine Insurance Underwriters 550 490 -60 -10.9 30
Maine Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors 370 330 -40 -10.8 40
Maine Construction and Building Inspectors 560 500 -60 -10.7 60
Maine Labor Relations Specialists 280 250 -30 -10.7 20
Maine Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 190 170 -20 -10.5 20
Maine Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 380 340 -40 -10.5 30
Maine Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 2,010 1,810 -200 -10 120
Maine Demonstrators and Product Promoters 100 90 -10 -10 20
Maine Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 200 180 -20 -10 20
Maine Tool and Die Makers 100 90 -10 -10 10
Maine Helpers--Production Workers 1,210 1,090 -120 -9.9 150
Maine Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 2,050 1,850 -200 -9.8 170
Maine Chief Executives 1,700 1,540 -160 -9.4 90
Maine Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 110 100 -10 -9.1 10
Maine Landscape Architects 110 100 -10 -9.1 10
Maine Office Clerks, General 12,250 11,180 -1,070 -8.7 1,230
Maine Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 460 420 -40 -8.7 40
Maine Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4,540 4,150 -390 -8.6 390
Maine Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,080 990 -90 -8.3 90
Maine General Internal Medicine Physicians 240 220 -20 -8.3 10
Maine Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 1,210 1,110 -100 -8.3 100
Maine Plant and System Operators, All Other 120 110 -10 -8.3 10
Maine Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 490 450 -40 -8.2 40
Maine Buyers and Purchasing Agents 1,620 1,490 -130 -8 140
Maine First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 1,780 1,640 -140 -7.9 140
Maine Correspondence Clerks 130 120 -10 -7.7 10
Maine Credit Analysts 260 240 -20 -7.7 20
Maine Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 130 120 -10 -7.7 20
Maine Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 130 120 -10 -7.7 10
Maine Motorcycle Mechanics 130 120 -10 -7.7 10
Maine Psychiatrists (SOC 2018) 130 120 -10 -7.7 0
Maine Structural Iron and Steel Workers 260 240 -20 -7.7 20
Maine Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists 260 240 -20 -7.7 10
Maine Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 130 120 -10 -7.7 10
Maine Clergy 5,930 5,500 -430 -7.3 520
Maine Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 7,810 7,250 -560 -7.2 770
Maine Library Technicians 690 640 -50 -7.2 90
Maine Farm and Home Management Advisors 140 130 -10 -7.1 10
Maine Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,820 1,690 -130 -7.1 230
Maine Pediatricians, General (SOC 2018) 140 130 -10 -7.1 0
Maine Radio and Television Announcers 140 130 -10 -7.1 10
Maine Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs 140 130 -10 -7.1 10
Maine Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 140 130 -10 -7.1 20
Maine Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 140 130 -10 -7.1 10
Maine Transportation Security Screeners 140 130 -10 -7.1 10
Maine Cashiers 14,250 13,270 -980 -6.9 2,390
Maine Broadcast Technicians 150 140 -10 -6.7 10
Maine Fashion Designers 150 140 -10 -6.7 10
Maine Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 450 420 -30 -6.7 40
Maine Obstetricians and Gynecologists (SOC 2018) 150 140 -10 -6.7 0
Maine Tapers 150 140 -10 -6.7 10
Maine Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 900 840 -60 -6.7 70
Maine Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 2,510 2,350 -160 -6.4 210
Maine Tire Repairers and Changers 470 440 -30 -6.4 50
Maine Cargo and Freight Agents 160 150 -10 -6.3 20
Maine Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 160 150 -10 -6.3 20
Maine Cost Estimators 650 610 -40 -6.2 50
Maine Chemical Technicians 170 160 -10 -5.9 20
Maine First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 7,770 7,310 -460 -5.9 740
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. Internal use by an organization and/or personal use by an individual for non-commercial purposes is permissible. All other uses require the prior authorization of the copyright owner.