Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change Sort ascending %Change Avg. Annl Openings
Montana Total, All Occupations 513,540 595,390 81,850 15.9 73,250
Montana Cooks, Restaurant 6,000 9,580 3,580 59.7 1,550
Montana Fast Food and Counter Workers 12,590 15,860 3,270 26 3,400
Montana Home Health and Personal Care Aides 9,530 12,230 2,700 28.3 1,920
Montana Retail Salespersons 14,770 17,160 2,390 16.2 2,560
Montana Bartenders 4,960 6,990 2,030 40.9 1,230
Montana Waiters and Waitresses 6,350 8,200 1,850 29.1 1,660
Montana Construction Laborers 6,150 7,980 1,830 29.8 870
Montana General and Operations Managers 8,230 10,050 1,820 22.1 970
Montana Stockers and Order Fillers 7,150 8,730 1,580 22.1 1,510
Montana Carpenters 5,650 7,180 1,530 27.1 750
Montana First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 4,200 5,660 1,460 34.8 610
Montana Office Clerks, General 10,950 12,250 1,300 11.9 1,590
Montana First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 4,460 5,730 1,270 28.5 920
Montana Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 7,200 8,270 1,070 14.9 1,010
Montana Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 8,660 9,720 1,060 12.2 1,390
Montana Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 4,850 5,880 1,030 21.2 620
Montana Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 6,000 6,970 970 16.2 1,010
Montana Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 3,490 4,460 970 27.8 500
Montana Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 8,540 9,440 900 10.5 1,200
Montana Electricians 2,310 3,210 900 39 370
Montana Accountants and Auditors 4,120 5,010 890 21.6 480
Montana Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 2,670 3,480 810 30.3 570
Montana Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 4,240 5,040 800 18.9 550
Montana Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3,920 4,620 700 17.9 670
Montana Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 5,190 5,880 690 13.3 790
Montana Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 3,920 4,610 690 17.6 570
Montana Medical and Health Services Managers 2,300 2,990 690 30 280
Montana Driver/Sales Workers 2,380 3,060 680 28.6 390
Montana Cashiers 11,130 11,730 600 5.4 2,220
Montana Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 1,590 2,170 580 36.5 240
Montana Registered Nurses 9,820 10,400 580 5.9 630
Montana Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 1,630 2,200 570 35 240
Montana Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 1,820 2,380 560 30.8 270
Montana Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 1,810 2,360 550 30.4 430
Montana First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 2,560 3,080 520 20.3 320
Montana Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,970 2,480 510 25.9 450
Montana Project Management Specialists 1,660 2,170 510 30.7 200
Montana Lawyers 2,780 3,280 500 18 190
Montana Customer Service Representatives 4,680 5,160 480 10.3 740
Montana Painters, Construction and Maintenance 1,900 2,380 480 25.3 230
Montana Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1,110 1,580 470 42.3 300
Montana Management Analysts 1,900 2,360 460 24.2 240
Montana Civil Engineers 1,510 1,940 430 28.5 160
Montana Dishwashers 1,510 1,930 420 27.8 330
Montana Insurance Sales Agents 2,170 2,590 420 19.4 260
Montana Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 1,970 2,380 410 20.8 240
Montana First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 4,250 4,640 390 9.2 520
Montana Human Resources Specialists 2,050 2,440 390 19 250
Montana Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 1,730 2,110 380 22 240
Montana Construction Managers 1,770 2,140 370 20.9 190
Montana First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 7,060 7,430 370 5.2 830
Montana Nurse Practitioners 780 1,150 370 47.4 90
Montana Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 4,060 4,420 360 8.9 530
Montana Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 1,430 1,780 350 24.5 210
Montana Business Operations Specialists, All Other 3,810 4,150 340 8.9 410
Montana Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 4,270 4,610 340 8 360
Montana Coaches and Scouts 1,510 1,840 330 21.9 250
Montana Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 910 1,230 320 35.2 290
Montana Industrial Machinery Mechanics 1,000 1,320 320 32 130
Montana Medical Secretaries 4,470 4,790 320 7.2 570
Montana Parts Salespersons 1,430 1,750 320 22.4 230
Montana Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 4,060 4,380 320 7.9 320
Montana Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 2018) 1,840 2,150 310 16.8 180
Montana Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,000 1,310 310 31 160
Montana Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 820 1,120 300 36.6 210
Montana First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 1,690 1,990 300 17.8 220
Montana Software Developers 1,430 1,730 300 21 130
Montana Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 2,040 2,330 290 14.2 330
Montana Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 1,130 1,420 290 25.7 150
Montana Food Preparation Workers 1,980 2,260 280 14.1 400
Montana Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,110 1,380 270 24.3 360
Montana Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 780 1,050 270 34.6 110
Montana Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 600 870 270 45 100
Montana Cost Estimators 910 1,170 260 28.6 120
Montana Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,510 1,770 260 17.2 210
Montana Medical Assistants 1,840 2,100 260 14.1 300
Montana Counter and Rental Clerks 1,110 1,360 250 22.5 180
Montana Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals 1,440 1,690 250 17.4 280
Montana Nursing Assistants (SOC 2018) 4,600 4,850 250 5.4 730
Montana Veterinarians 570 820 250 43.9 50
Montana Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 1,580 1,820 240 15.2 180
Montana Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 1,220 1,460 240 19.7 220
Montana Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,920 2,160 240 12.5 190
Montana Financial Managers 970 1,200 230 23.7 110
Montana Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,320 1,540 220 16.7 170
Montana Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 1,780 2,000 220 12.4 180
Montana Social and Human Service Assistants 1,460 1,680 220 15.1 200
Montana Training and Development Specialists 1,020 1,240 220 21.6 130
Montana Loan Officers 1,330 1,540 210 15.8 130
Montana Recreation Workers 1,220 1,430 210 17.2 290
Montana Security Guards 910 1,120 210 23.1 160
Montana Real Estate Sales Agents 2,180 2,380 200 9.2 220
Montana Pharmacy Technicians 1,160 1,350 190 16.4 130
Montana Physical Therapists 1,180 1,370 190 16.1 80
Montana Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 690 870 180 26.1 70
Montana Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 2,510 2,690 180 7.2 270
Montana Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 4,460 4,640 180 4 500
Montana Public Relations Specialists 820 1,000 180 22 100
Montana Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 910 1,090 180 19.8 130
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