Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Missouri Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 60 90 30 50 20
Missouri Actors 290 430 140 48.3 50
Missouri Cooks, Restaurant 28,580 42,340 13,760 48.1 6,500
Missouri Nurse Practitioners 6,380 9,410 3,030 47.5 720
Missouri Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 2,410 3,540 1,130 46.9 790
Missouri Costume Attendants 70 100 30 42.9 20
Missouri Concierges 450 640 190 42.2 90
Missouri Athletes and Sports Competitors 220 310 90 40.9 50
Missouri Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 2018) 280 390 110 39.3 30
Missouri Baggage Porters and Bellhops 170 230 60 35.3 30
Missouri Media and Communication Workers, All Other 230 310 80 34.8 30
Missouri Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers 500 670 170 34 70
Missouri Logisticians 2,370 3,170 800 33.8 320
Missouri Statisticians 630 840 210 33.3 70
Missouri Information Security Analysts (SOC 2018) 2,560 3,400 840 32.8 300
Missouri Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 1,180 1,550 370 31.4 230
Missouri Occupational Therapy Assistants 930 1,220 290 31.2 160
Missouri Bartenders 8,600 11,260 2,660 30.9 1,920
Missouri Physical Therapist Assistants 2,440 3,160 720 29.5 400
Missouri Cargo and Freight Agents 2,330 3,010 680 29.2 330
Missouri Physician Assistants 1,280 1,650 370 28.9 120
Missouri Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 6,510 8,360 1,850 28.4 1,470
Missouri Medical and Health Services Managers 8,150 10,430 2,280 28 930
Missouri Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 1,470 1,880 410 27.9 160
Missouri Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 4,450 5,680 1,230 27.6 900
Missouri Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 1,170 1,490 320 27.4 260
Missouri Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 7,090 9,000 1,910 26.9 1,380
Missouri Operations Research Analysts 1,580 2,000 420 26.6 160
Missouri Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 1,020 1,290 270 26.5 110
Missouri Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 530 670 140 26.4 80
Missouri Mechanical Door Repairers 510 640 130 25.5 60
Missouri Amusement and Recreation Attendants 4,020 5,040 1,020 25.4 1,050
Missouri Biomedical Engineers 80 100 20 25 10
Missouri Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 40 50 10 25 10
Missouri Genetic Counselors 40 50 10 25 0
Missouri Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 40 50 10 25 0
Missouri Interpreters and Translators 800 1,000 200 25 100
Missouri Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 80 100 20 25 10
Missouri Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 1,340 1,670 330 24.6 170
Missouri Speech-Language Pathologists 2,850 3,550 700 24.6 260
Missouri Athletic Trainers 580 720 140 24.1 60
Missouri Millwrights 540 670 130 24.1 60
Missouri Chefs and Head Cooks 1,260 1,560 300 23.8 210
Missouri Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 6,550 8,110 1,560 23.8 1,850
Missouri Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 3,910 4,840 930 23.8 810
Missouri Respiratory Therapists 3,330 4,120 790 23.7 250
Missouri Coaches and Scouts 3,690 4,550 860 23.3 650
Missouri Massage Therapists 2,070 2,550 480 23.2 300
Missouri Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 30,160 37,090 6,930 23 3,120
Missouri Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 11,350 13,930 2,580 22.7 1,480
Missouri Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 1,640 2,010 370 22.6 220
Missouri Industrial Machinery Mechanics 5,460 6,690 1,230 22.5 640
Missouri Dancers 270 330 60 22.2 50
Missouri Musicians and Singers 810 990 180 22.2 120
Missouri Orthotists and Prosthetists 90 110 20 22.2 10
Missouri Manicurists and Pedicurists 1,220 1,490 270 22.1 170
Missouri Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 4,170 5,070 900 21.6 610
Missouri First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 17,460 21,110 3,650 20.9 3,190
Missouri Animal Trainers 1,440 1,740 300 20.8 220
Missouri Tour and Travel Guides 1,060 1,280 220 20.8 210
Missouri Curators 290 350 60 20.7 40
Missouri Film and Video Editors 440 530 90 20.5 60
Missouri Gaming Dealers 880 1,060 180 20.5 160
Missouri Therapists, All Other 100 120 20 20 10
Missouri Dishwashers 5,610 6,710 1,100 19.6 1,090
Missouri Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 3,640 4,350 710 19.5 460
Missouri Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 360 430 70 19.4 60
Missouri Waiters and Waitresses 43,490 51,920 8,430 19.4 10,040
Missouri Hearing Aid Specialists 260 310 50 19.2 30
Missouri Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 3,100 3,690 590 19 900
Missouri Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 2,790 3,320 530 19 370
Missouri Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 1,790 2,130 340 19 350
Missouri Dental Hygienists (SOC 2018) 3,680 4,370 690 18.8 310
Missouri Veterinarians 1,860 2,210 350 18.8 100
Missouri Woodworkers, All Other 160 190 30 18.8 20
Missouri Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 700 830 130 18.6 90
Missouri Biological Technicians 650 770 120 18.5 100
Missouri Financial Managers 9,060 10,740 1,680 18.5 870
Missouri Financial Clerks, All Other 710 840 130 18.3 90
Missouri Industrial Engineers 5,890 6,970 1,080 18.3 500
Missouri Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 18,100 21,400 3,300 18.2 2,610
Missouri Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 1,010 1,190 180 17.8 120
Missouri Dental Assistants 5,550 6,530 980 17.7 800
Missouri Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 1,650 1,940 290 17.6 160
Missouri Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 1,040 1,220 180 17.3 250
Missouri Phlebotomists 2,480 2,910 430 17.3 360
Missouri Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (SOC 2018) 640 750 110 17.2 100
Missouri Biochemists and Biophysicists 350 410 60 17.1 40
Missouri Financial Examiners 2,570 3,010 440 17.1 250
Missouri Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs 530 620 90 17 70
Missouri Electricians 12,830 14,980 2,150 16.8 1,640
Missouri Hoist and Winch Operators 60 70 10 16.7 10
Missouri Maintenance Workers, Machinery 1,200 1,400 200 16.7 130
Missouri Medical Appliance Technicians 300 350 50 16.7 50
Missouri Nurse Midwives 60 70 10 16.7 0
Missouri Physical Therapists 4,660 5,440 780 16.7 280
Missouri First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service & Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Exc Gambling Services 2,920 3,400 480 16.4 380
Missouri Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 13,400 15,590 2,190 16.3 1,770
Missouri Medical Assistants 10,370 12,050 1,680 16.2 1,470
Missouri Soil and Plant Scientists 370 430 60 16.2 50
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