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.

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
West Virginia Etchers and Engravers 10 20 10 100 0
West Virginia Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 10 20 10 100 0
West Virginia Nurse Practitioners 1,240 2,150 910 73.4 180
West Virginia Physical Therapist Assistants 870 1,350 480 55.2 180
West Virginia Occupational Therapy Assistants 290 440 150 51.7 60
West Virginia Hearing Aid Specialists 20 30 10 50 0
West Virginia Physician Assistants 920 1,370 450 48.9 110
West Virginia Cooks, Restaurant 5,900 8,780 2,880 48.8 1,350
West Virginia Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 50 70 20 40 10
West Virginia Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 50 70 20 40 10
West Virginia Information Security Analysts (SOC 2018) 230 320 90 39.1 30
West Virginia Massage Therapists 240 330 90 37.5 40
West Virginia Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 600 820 220 36.7 130
West Virginia Audiologists 110 150 40 36.4 10
West Virginia Medical and Health Services Managers 1,960 2,660 700 35.7 250
West Virginia Physical Therapists 1,350 1,820 470 34.8 110
West Virginia Agricultural Equipment Operators 30 40 10 33.3 10
West Virginia Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 30 40 10 33.3 0
West Virginia Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 2018) 90 120 30 33.3 10
West Virginia Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 150 200 50 33.3 20
West Virginia Physical Therapist Aides 300 400 100 33.3 50
West Virginia Logging Equipment Operators 500 660 160 32 110
West Virginia Medical Assistants 3,380 4,460 1,080 32 560
West Virginia Bartenders 1,840 2,420 580 31.5 410
West Virginia Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 320 420 100 31.3 40
West Virginia Athletic Trainers 130 170 40 30.8 10
West Virginia Logisticians 460 600 140 30.4 60
West Virginia Home Health and Personal Care Aides 16,740 21,720 4,980 29.7 2,820
West Virginia Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 70 90 20 28.6 20
West Virginia Operations Research Analysts 390 500 110 28.2 40
West Virginia Speech-Language Pathologists 820 1,050 230 28 80
West Virginia Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 610 780 170 27.9 140
West Virginia Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 1,470 1,880 410 27.9 200
West Virginia Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 220 280 60 27.3 30
West Virginia Epidemiologists 110 140 30 27.3 10
West Virginia Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 110 140 30 27.3 20
West Virginia Community Health Workers 340 430 90 26.5 50
West Virginia Dental Hygienists (SOC 2018) 980 1,240 260 26.5 90
West Virginia Dental Assistants 1,080 1,360 280 25.9 170
West Virginia Occupational Therapists 470 590 120 25.5 40
West Virginia Amusement and Recreation Attendants 630 790 160 25.4 160
West Virginia Respiratory Therapists 1,180 1,480 300 25.4 90
West Virginia Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 2,150 2,690 540 25.1 230
West Virginia Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders 40 50 10 25 10
West Virginia Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 80 100 20 25 10
West Virginia Helpers--Roofers 40 50 10 25 10
West Virginia Nurse Midwives 40 50 10 25 0
West Virginia Phlebotomists 1,200 1,500 300 25 190
West Virginia Private Detectives and Investigators 80 100 20 25 10
West Virginia Psychiatrists (SOC 2018) 40 50 10 25 0
West Virginia Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 40 50 10 25 10
West Virginia Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 1,580 1,960 380 24.1 200
West Virginia Psychiatric Aides (SOC 2018) 1,460 1,810 350 24 230
West Virginia Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 1,650 2,040 390 23.6 470
West Virginia Optometrists 170 210 40 23.5 10
West Virginia Coaches and Scouts 640 790 150 23.4 110
West Virginia Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 470 580 110 23.4 60
West Virginia Cooks, Short Order 390 480 90 23.1 70
West Virginia Marriage and Family Therapists 130 160 30 23.1 20
West Virginia Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 130 160 30 23.1 20
West Virginia Statisticians 130 160 30 23.1 10
West Virginia Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 740 910 170 23 110
West Virginia Materials Engineers 90 110 20 22.2 10
West Virginia Psychiatric Technicians 900 1,100 200 22.2 90
West Virginia Riggers 90 110 20 22.2 10
West Virginia Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 500 610 110 22 50
West Virginia Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 190 230 40 21.1 20
West Virginia Industrial Engineers 860 1,040 180 20.9 80
West Virginia First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 4,880 5,880 1,000 20.5 890
West Virginia Dentists, General 490 590 100 20.4 30
West Virginia Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 1,590 1,910 320 20.1 220
West Virginia Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 50 60 10 20 10
West Virginia Baggage Porters and Bellhops 50 60 10 20 10
West Virginia Chiropractors 100 120 20 20 10
West Virginia Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 200 240 40 20 60
West Virginia Nurse Anesthetists 750 900 150 20 60
West Virginia Tile and Marble Setters 50 60 10 20 10
West Virginia Veterinarians 300 360 60 20 20
West Virginia Medical Secretaries 1,790 2,140 350 19.6 240
West Virginia Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (SOC 2018) 2,150 2,570 420 19.5 200
West Virginia Waiters and Waitresses 8,730 10,400 1,670 19.1 2,010
West Virginia Driver/Sales Workers 1,530 1,820 290 19 210
West Virginia Family Medicine Physicians 420 500 80 19 20
West Virginia Industrial Machinery Mechanics 2,540 3,020 480 18.9 280
West Virginia Opticians, Dispensing 370 440 70 18.9 40
West Virginia Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 160 190 30 18.8 20
West Virginia Crossing Guards 540 640 100 18.5 130
West Virginia Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 540 640 100 18.5 110
West Virginia Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1,250 1,480 230 18.4 210
West Virginia Dishwashers 1,150 1,360 210 18.3 220
West Virginia Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 130 20 18.2 20
West Virginia Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 330 390 60 18.2 40
West Virginia Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 440 520 80 18.2 40
West Virginia Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 720 850 130 18.1 60
West Virginia Stockers and Order Fillers 10,030 11,840 1,810 18 1,870
West Virginia Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 1,240 1,460 220 17.7 150
West Virginia Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 470 550 80 17 70
West Virginia Agricultural Workers, All Other 60 70 10 16.7 10
West Virginia Law Teachers, Postsecondary 60 70 10 16.7 10
West Virginia Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 120 140 20 16.7 20
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