Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Alabama Nurse Practitioners 4,070 6,250 2,180 53.6 490
Alabama Epidemiologists 60 90 30 50 10
Alabama Occupational Therapy Aides 20 30 10 50 0
Alabama Cooks, Restaurant 13,200 18,390 5,190 39.3 2,800
Alabama Occupational Therapy Assistants 370 510 140 37.8 70
Alabama Physical Therapist Assistants 1,630 2,230 600 36.8 290
Alabama Physician Assistants 690 940 250 36.2 70
Alabama Mechanical Door Repairers 170 230 60 35.3 20
Alabama Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 180 240 60 33.3 20
Alabama Orthotists and Prosthetists 60 80 20 33.3 10
Alabama Information Security Analysts (SOC 2018) 1,930 2,550 620 32.1 220
Alabama Medical and Health Services Managers 6,950 9,160 2,210 31.8 830
Alabama Statisticians 220 290 70 31.8 30
Alabama Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 390 510 120 30.8 60
Alabama Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 220 280 60 27.3 20
Alabama Logisticians 4,390 5,570 1,180 26.9 550
Alabama Financial Examiners 1,430 1,810 380 26.6 160
Alabama Industrial Machinery Mechanics 13,300 16,740 3,440 25.9 1,620
Alabama Industrial Engineers 6,320 7,940 1,620 25.6 600
Alabama Food Scientists and Technologists 80 100 20 25 10
Alabama Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 40 50 10 25 10
Alabama Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 80 100 20 25 20
Alabama Media and Communication Workers, All Other 40 50 10 25 0
Alabama Physical Therapist Aides 970 1,210 240 24.7 150
Alabama Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 1,220 1,510 290 23.8 150
Alabama Massage Therapists 640 790 150 23.4 90
Alabama Speech-Language Pathologists 1,770 2,180 410 23.2 160
Alabama Manicurists and Pedicurists 440 540 100 22.7 60
Alabama Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 2,130 2,610 480 22.5 270
Alabama Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 3,830 4,680 850 22.2 710
Alabama Phlebotomists 2,270 2,770 500 22 340
Alabama Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,960 2,390 430 21.9 240
Alabama Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 3,160 3,850 690 21.8 610
Alabama Physical Therapists 2,600 3,150 550 21.2 170
Alabama Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 5,310 6,430 1,120 21.1 680
Alabama Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs 190 230 40 21.1 30
Alabama Respiratory Therapists 2,400 2,900 500 20.8 170
Alabama Dental Laboratory Technicians 820 990 170 20.7 130
Alabama Athletic Trainers 440 530 90 20.5 40
Alabama Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 730 880 150 20.5 70
Alabama Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 50 60 10 20 0
Alabama Artists and Related Workers, All Other 50 60 10 20 10
Alabama Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 2018) 400 480 80 20 40
Alabama Statistical Assistants 50 60 10 20 10
Alabama Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 17,220 20,630 3,410 19.8 1,710
Alabama Medical Assistants 9,430 11,280 1,850 19.6 1,380
Alabama Operations Research Analysts 560 670 110 19.6 50
Alabama Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3,490 4,170 680 19.5 450
Alabama Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 820 980 160 19.5 80
Alabama Home Health and Personal Care Aides 21,700 25,910 4,210 19.4 3,290
Alabama Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 930 1,110 180 19.4 120
Alabama Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 160 190 30 18.8 20
Alabama Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 490 580 90 18.4 60
Alabama Financial Managers 5,810 6,880 1,070 18.4 560
Alabama Baggage Porters and Bellhops 220 260 40 18.2 30
Alabama Avionics Technicians 1,060 1,250 190 17.9 100
Alabama Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 620 730 110 17.7 130
Alabama Bartenders 3,820 4,490 670 17.5 760
Alabama Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic 410 480 70 17.1 50
Alabama Occupational Therapists 1,180 1,380 200 16.9 90
Alabama Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 2,660 3,110 450 16.9 310
Alabama Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 2,730 3,190 460 16.8 560
Alabama Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 3,330 3,890 560 16.8 890
Alabama Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 1,200 1,400 200 16.7 110
Alabama Geological and Hydrologic Technicians 60 70 10 16.7 10
Alabama Food Batchmakers 1,330 1,550 220 16.5 200
Alabama Materials Engineers 800 930 130 16.3 60
Alabama Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 500 580 80 16 70
Alabama Chefs and Head Cooks 630 730 100 15.9 100
Alabama Maintenance Workers, Machinery 1,070 1,240 170 15.9 120
Alabama Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 190 220 30 15.8 20
Alabama Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 3,440 3,980 540 15.7 350
Alabama Skincare Specialists 510 590 80 15.7 70
Alabama Veterinarians 1,020 1,180 160 15.7 50
Alabama Management Analysts 5,500 6,350 850 15.5 620
Alabama Tool and Die Makers 840 970 130 15.5 100
Alabama Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 3,630 4,190 560 15.4 460
Alabama Medical Appliance Technicians 130 150 20 15.4 20
Alabama Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers 130 150 20 15.4 20
Alabama Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 260 300 40 15.4 40
Alabama Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (SOC 2018) 330 380 50 15.2 40
Alabama Industrial Engineering Technicians 1,060 1,220 160 15.1 120
Alabama Aerospace Engineers 3,600 4,140 540 15 270
Alabama Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 1,410 1,620 210 14.9 260
Alabama Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 950 1,090 140 14.7 110
Alabama Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 2,250 2,580 330 14.7 280
Alabama Interpreters and Translators 410 470 60 14.6 50
Alabama Animal Trainers 140 160 20 14.3 20
Alabama Anthropologists and Archeologists 70 80 10 14.3 10
Alabama Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 70 80 10 14.3 10
Alabama Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (SOC 2018) 3,290 3,760 470 14.3 400
Alabama Economists 70 80 10 14.3 10
Alabama Hearing Aid Specialists 70 80 10 14.3 10
Alabama Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 70 80 10 14.3 0
Alabama Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 70 80 10 14.3 10
Alabama Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 140 160 20 14.3 20
Alabama Traffic Technicians 70 80 10 14.3 10
Alabama Woodworkers, All Other 70 80 10 14.3 10
Alabama First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 18,280 20,870 2,590 14.2 3,130
Alabama Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 6,120 6,990 870 14.2 740
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