Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Arkansas Nurse Practitioners 2,800 4,310 1,510 53.9 340
Arkansas Cooks, Restaurant 9,280 14,080 4,800 51.7 2,170
Arkansas Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 20 30 10 50 0
Arkansas Paperhangers 20 30 10 50 0
Arkansas Fundraisers 1,190 1,750 560 47.1 200
Arkansas Occupational Therapy Assistants 340 490 150 44.1 70
Arkansas Museum Technicians and Conservators 70 100 30 42.9 10
Arkansas Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 570 810 240 42.1 180
Arkansas Operations Research Analysts 360 510 150 41.7 40
Arkansas Speech-Language Pathologists 2,030 2,810 780 38.4 220
Arkansas Materials Engineers 160 220 60 37.5 20
Arkansas Physical Therapist Assistants 1,430 1,960 530 37.1 250
Arkansas Tour and Travel Guides 270 370 100 37 60
Arkansas Curators 110 150 40 36.4 20
Arkansas Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 3,820 5,210 1,390 36.4 590
Arkansas Logisticians 1,720 2,320 600 34.9 230
Arkansas Information Security Analysts (SOC 2018) 850 1,140 290 34.1 100
Arkansas Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, & Healthcare Practitioners, AO 3,190 4,260 1,070 33.5 370
Arkansas Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 480 640 160 33.3 70
Arkansas Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 60 80 20 33.3 10
Arkansas Medical and Health Services Managers 5,800 7,670 1,870 32.2 700
Arkansas Physician Assistants 590 780 190 32.2 60
Arkansas Statisticians 510 670 160 31.4 60
Arkansas Bartenders 1,820 2,380 560 30.8 410
Arkansas Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 1,940 2,530 590 30.4 450
Arkansas Labor Relations Specialists 430 560 130 30.2 60
Arkansas Home Health and Personal Care Aides 21,900 28,350 6,450 29.5 3,670
Arkansas Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 1,600 2,070 470 29.4 330
Arkansas Psychiatric Technicians 790 1,020 230 29.1 90
Arkansas Special Education Teachers, Preschool 320 410 90 28.1 40
Arkansas Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 3,180 4,070 890 28 530
Arkansas Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals 5,730 7,330 1,600 27.9 1,180
Arkansas Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 510 650 140 27.5 160
Arkansas Agricultural Equipment Operators 1,060 1,350 290 27.4 220
Arkansas Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 1,800 2,290 490 27.2 520
Arkansas Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 260 330 70 26.9 40
Arkansas Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 1,860 2,360 500 26.9 240
Arkansas Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program 560 710 150 26.8 60
Arkansas Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,320 1,660 340 25.8 350
Arkansas Public Relations Specialists 1,630 2,050 420 25.8 210
Arkansas Industrial Machinery Mechanics 7,070 8,890 1,820 25.7 860
Arkansas Interpreters and Translators 390 490 100 25.6 50
Arkansas Bailiffs 40 50 10 25 0
Arkansas Exercise Physiologists 40 50 10 25 0
Arkansas Financial Examiners 480 600 120 25 50
Arkansas Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 50 10 25 0
Arkansas Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers 40 50 10 25 10
Arkansas Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 200 250 50 25 30
Arkansas Riggers 40 50 10 25 0
Arkansas Statistical Assistants 40 50 10 25 10
Arkansas Urban and Regional Planners 160 200 40 25 20
Arkansas Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 650 810 160 24.6 90
Arkansas Chefs and Head Cooks 490 610 120 24.5 80
Arkansas Mechanical Door Repairers 530 660 130 24.5 60
Arkansas Phlebotomists 790 980 190 24.1 120
Arkansas Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 4,490 5,550 1,060 23.6 590
Arkansas Occupational Therapists 1,230 1,520 290 23.6 100
Arkansas Physical Therapists 2,090 2,580 490 23.4 140
Arkansas Chemical Engineers 130 160 30 23.1 10
Arkansas Respiratory Therapists 1,480 1,820 340 23 110
Arkansas First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 10,490 12,880 2,390 22.8 1,950
Arkansas Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 220 270 50 22.7 20
Arkansas Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 2,550 3,130 580 22.7 480
Arkansas Public Relations and Fundraising Managers (SOC 2018) 440 540 100 22.7 50
Arkansas Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 8,410 10,310 1,900 22.6 1,270
Arkansas Baggage Porters and Bellhops 90 110 20 22.2 20
Arkansas Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 180 220 40 22.2 20
Arkansas Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 590 720 130 22 70
Arkansas Financial Managers 5,470 6,660 1,190 21.8 550
Arkansas Social and Human Service Assistants 4,120 5,020 900 21.8 620
Arkansas Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 8,700 10,580 1,880 21.6 890
Arkansas Community Health Workers 280 340 60 21.4 40
Arkansas Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 280 340 60 21.4 40
Arkansas Waiters and Waitresses 17,010 20,640 3,630 21.3 3,990
Arkansas Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 720 870 150 20.8 90
Arkansas Bakers 1,160 1,400 240 20.7 190
Arkansas Massage Therapists 630 760 130 20.6 90
Arkansas Insurance Sales Agents 9,750 11,750 2,000 20.5 1,160
Arkansas Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 50 60 10 20 10
Arkansas Dishwashers 2,950 3,540 590 20 580
Arkansas Epidemiologists 50 60 10 20 10
Arkansas Marriage and Family Therapists 100 120 20 20 10
Arkansas Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs 50 60 10 20 10
Arkansas Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 6,890 8,260 1,370 19.9 1,320
Arkansas Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 960 1,150 190 19.8 120
Arkansas Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 1,060 1,260 200 18.9 210
Arkansas Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (SOC 2018) 160 190 30 18.8 20
Arkansas Aircraft Service Attendants and Transportation Workers, All Other 110 130 20 18.2 20
Arkansas Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 220 260 40 18.2 30
Arkansas Credit Counselors 110 130 20 18.2 10
Arkansas Hoist and Winch Operators 110 130 20 18.2 20
Arkansas Rehabilitation Counselors 660 780 120 18.2 80
Arkansas Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 110 130 20 18.2 20
Arkansas Fast Food and Counter Workers 36,380 42,970 6,590 18.1 8,700
Arkansas Veterinarians 500 590 90 18 30
Arkansas Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 450 530 80 17.8 40
Arkansas Forensic Science Technicians 170 200 30 17.6 30
Arkansas Medical Assistants 3,620 4,250 630 17.4 520
Arkansas Social and Community Service Managers 1,670 1,960 290 17.4 180
Arkansas Therapists, All Other 230 270 40 17.4 20
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