Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Tennessee Athletes and Sports Competitors 480 820 340 70.8 120
Tennessee Cooks, Restaurant 21,160 35,260 14,100 66.6 5,490
Tennessee Motion Picture Projectionists 140 230 90 64.3 50
Tennessee Nurse Practitioners 8,180 12,860 4,680 57.2 1,020
Tennessee Statisticians 550 850 300 54.5 80
Tennessee Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15,770 24,100 8,330 52.8 2,270
Tennessee Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers 590 900 310 52.5 100
Tennessee Logisticians 3,130 4,710 1,580 50.5 500
Tennessee Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 9,080 13,580 4,500 49.6 1,590
Tennessee Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 3,690 5,500 1,810 49.1 890
Tennessee Information Security Analysts (SOC 2018) 2,070 3,050 980 47.3 280
Tennessee Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 3,850 5,660 1,810 47 1,270
Tennessee Tour and Travel Guides 1,300 1,910 610 46.9 310
Tennessee Amusement and Recreation Attendants 4,900 7,180 2,280 46.5 1,500
Tennessee Actors 260 380 120 46.2 50
Tennessee Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 4,590 6,710 2,120 46.2 1,140
Tennessee Bartenders 6,410 9,350 2,940 45.9 1,610
Tennessee Baggage Porters and Bellhops 470 680 210 44.7 100
Tennessee Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 160 230 70 43.8 30
Tennessee Chefs and Head Cooks 1,530 2,190 660 43.1 300
Tennessee Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 1,440 2,060 620 43.1 220
Tennessee Sound Engineering Technicians 280 400 120 42.9 50
Tennessee Medical and Health Services Managers 10,500 14,990 4,490 42.8 1,420
Tennessee Home Health and Personal Care Aides 31,470 44,740 13,270 42.2 5,930
Tennessee Coaches and Scouts 5,020 7,100 2,080 41.4 1,040
Tennessee Continuous Mining Machine Operators 50 70 20 40 10
Tennessee Proofreaders and Copy Markers 100 140 40 40 20
Tennessee Concierges 610 850 240 39.3 120
Tennessee Craft Artists 280 390 110 39.3 40
Tennessee Dancers 230 320 90 39.1 50
Tennessee Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 9,310 12,950 3,640 39.1 2,940
Tennessee Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 4,700 6,510 1,810 38.5 1,010
Tennessee Operations Research Analysts 1,350 1,870 520 38.5 160
Tennessee Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 260 360 100 38.5 30
Tennessee Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 5,580 7,720 2,140 38.4 820
Tennessee Industrial Machinery Mechanics 9,510 13,150 3,640 38.3 1,320
Tennessee Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 760 1,050 290 38.2 120
Tennessee Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 1,410 1,940 530 37.6 220
Tennessee Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 5,660 7,790 2,130 37.6 1,380
Tennessee Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 80 110 30 37.5 10
Tennessee Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 80 110 30 37.5 20
Tennessee Postal Service Clerks 1,370 1,870 500 36.5 180
Tennessee Postal Service Mail Carriers 6,920 9,440 2,520 36.4 830
Tennessee Cooks, All Other 1,240 1,690 450 36.3 260
Tennessee Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 280 380 100 35.7 30
Tennessee Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 2,210 3,000 790 35.7 730
Tennessee Physician Assistants 2,080 2,820 740 35.6 210
Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistants 3,230 4,370 1,140 35.3 560
Tennessee Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 3,660 4,940 1,280 35 520
Tennessee Social Science Research Assistants 520 700 180 34.6 90
Tennessee Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 5,560 7,480 1,920 34.5 1,220
Tennessee First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 19,270 25,900 6,630 34.4 3,970
Tennessee Musicians and Singers 5,130 6,880 1,750 34.1 870
Tennessee Dishwashers 7,340 9,830 2,490 33.9 1,610
Tennessee Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 560 750 190 33.9 110
Tennessee Fundraisers 710 950 240 33.8 100
Tennessee Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 9,660 12,920 3,260 33.7 1,420
Tennessee Waiters and Waitresses 48,000 64,170 16,170 33.7 12,430
Tennessee Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 60 80 20 33.3 10
Tennessee Artists and Related Workers, All Other 120 160 40 33.3 20
Tennessee Curators 180 240 60 33.3 30
Tennessee Museum Technicians and Conservators 180 240 60 33.3 30
Tennessee Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 60 80 20 33.3 10
Tennessee Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 60 80 20 33.3 10
Tennessee Tree Trimmers and Pruners 1,860 2,480 620 33.3 340
Tennessee Community Health Workers 940 1,250 310 33 140
Tennessee Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 880 1,170 290 33 210
Tennessee Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 1,690 2,240 550 32.5 260
Tennessee Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 2018) 280 370 90 32.1 30
Tennessee Massage Therapists 3,330 4,400 1,070 32.1 540
Tennessee Lodging Managers 1,630 2,150 520 31.9 260
Tennessee Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 440 580 140 31.8 70
Tennessee Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 2,750 3,620 870 31.6 430
Tennessee Producers and Directors 1,680 2,210 530 31.5 220
Tennessee Travel Agents 890 1,170 280 31.5 150
Tennessee Interpreters and Translators 1,050 1,380 330 31.4 150
Tennessee Veterinarians 1,940 2,550 610 31.4 130
Tennessee Financial Examiners 800 1,050 250 31.3 90
Tennessee Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (SOC 2018) 2,630 3,450 820 31.2 430
Tennessee Speech-Language Pathologists 3,250 4,260 1,010 31.1 320
Tennessee Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 130 170 40 30.8 20
Tennessee Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,410 1,840 430 30.5 190
Tennessee Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 1,050 1,370 320 30.5 140
Tennessee Respiratory Therapists 3,510 4,580 1,070 30.5 290
Tennessee Epidemiologists 230 300 70 30.4 30
Tennessee Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 21,580 28,140 6,560 30.4 3,950
Tennessee Paralegals and Legal Assistants 5,190 6,770 1,580 30.4 790
Tennessee Residential Advisors 6,740 8,790 2,050 30.4 1,290
Tennessee Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 17,410 22,680 5,270 30.3 2,790
Tennessee First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service & Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Exc Gambling Services 3,940 5,130 1,190 30.2 600
Tennessee Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 300 390 90 30 40
Tennessee Tire Builders 1,670 2,170 500 29.9 240
Tennessee Food Service Managers 14,280 18,540 4,260 29.8 2,240
Tennessee Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 1,910 2,480 570 29.8 210
Tennessee Financial Managers 17,370 22,520 5,150 29.6 1,930
Tennessee Woodworkers, All Other 1,590 2,060 470 29.6 220
Tennessee Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 950 1,230 280 29.5 130
Tennessee Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 2,680 3,470 790 29.5 570
Tennessee Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 170 220 50 29.4 20
Tennessee Industrial Engineers 5,400 6,980 1,580 29.3 540
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