Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Colorado Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 10 20 10 100 0
Colorado Woodworkers, All Other 60 100 40 66.7 10
Colorado First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers 500 770 270 54 120
Colorado Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 1,570 2,370 800 51 360
Colorado Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 3,780 5,700 1,920 50.8 540
Colorado Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 80 120 40 50 20
Colorado Athletes and Sports Competitors 220 330 110 50 50
Colorado Cooks, All Other 40 60 20 50 10
Colorado Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 140 210 70 50 30
Colorado Genetic Counselors 40 60 20 50 10
Colorado Mathematicians 60 90 30 50 10
Colorado Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 280 420 140 50 50
Colorado Veterinarians 2,810 4,210 1,400 49.8 250
Colorado Cooks, Restaurant 27,980 41,520 13,540 48.4 5,850
Colorado Film and Video Editors 400 590 190 47.5 60
Colorado Interpreters and Translators 1,840 2,710 870 47.3 280
Colorado Gaming Service Workers, All Other 170 250 80 47.1 40
Colorado Physician Assistants 3,090 4,540 1,450 46.9 340
Colorado Gaming Dealers 940 1,380 440 46.8 210
Colorado Agricultural Equipment Operators 750 1,100 350 46.7 170
Colorado Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 110 160 50 45.5 30
Colorado Statisticians 1,190 1,730 540 45.4 150
Colorado Massage Therapists 8,940 12,910 3,970 44.4 1,500
Colorado Operations Research Analysts 820 1,180 360 43.9 90
Colorado Actors 720 1,030 310 43.1 120
Colorado Nurse Practitioners 2,930 4,190 1,260 43 300
Colorado Dancers 140 200 60 42.9 30
Colorado Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 9,010 12,740 3,730 41.4 1,930
Colorado Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 340 480 140 41.2 60
Colorado Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 5,700 8,020 2,320 40.7 740
Colorado Speech-Language Pathologists 4,080 5,720 1,640 40.2 420
Colorado Animal Scientists 50 70 20 40 10
Colorado Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other 50 70 20 40 10
Colorado Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 50 70 20 40 10
Colorado Gaming Managers 50 70 20 40 10
Colorado Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 1,780 2,490 710 39.9 550
Colorado Respiratory Therapists 2,080 2,900 820 39.4 190
Colorado Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 970 1,350 380 39.2 150
Colorado Marriage and Family Therapists 860 1,190 330 38.4 120
Colorado Physical Therapist Assistants 1,490 2,060 570 38.3 240
Colorado Musicians and Singers 680 940 260 38.2 110
Colorado Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21,860 30,170 8,310 38 3,140
Colorado Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 290 400 110 37.9 40
Colorado Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10,470 14,440 3,970 37.9 2,280
Colorado Baggage Porters and Bellhops 850 1,170 320 37.6 160
Colorado Phlebotomists 1,970 2,710 740 37.6 290
Colorado Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 18,310 25,170 6,860 37.5 3,100
Colorado Roustabouts, Oil and Gas 1,920 2,630 710 37 320
Colorado Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 950 1,300 350 36.8 120
Colorado Occupational Therapy Assistants 680 930 250 36.8 100
Colorado Paralegals and Legal Assistants 5,510 7,540 2,030 36.8 830
Colorado Dental Hygienists (SOC 2018) 4,250 5,800 1,550 36.5 450
Colorado Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 18,090 24,700 6,610 36.5 2,820
Colorado Physical Therapists 5,500 7,510 2,010 36.5 440
Colorado Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 1,270 1,730 460 36.2 120
Colorado Medical Assistants 12,090 16,470 4,380 36.2 1,860
Colorado Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 1,360 1,850 490 36 300
Colorado Physical Therapist Aides 500 680 180 36 80
Colorado Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 9,060 12,290 3,230 35.7 1,260
Colorado Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 8,740 11,790 3,050 34.9 2,480
Colorado Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 7,330 9,850 2,520 34.4 1,610
Colorado Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 2,160 2,900 740 34.3 380
Colorado Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,640 2,200 560 34.1 220
Colorado Producers and Directors 1,690 2,260 570 33.7 220
Colorado Amusement and Recreation Attendants 9,730 12,980 3,250 33.4 2,680
Colorado Home Health and Personal Care Aides 36,890 49,220 12,330 33.4 6,080
Colorado Anesthesiologists (SOC 2018) 660 880 220 33.3 40
Colorado Animal Trainers 570 760 190 33.3 100
Colorado Costume Attendants 30 40 10 33.3 10
Colorado Curators 270 360 90 33.3 40
Colorado Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 8,200 10,930 2,730 33.3 1,660
Colorado Fishing and Hunting Workers 60 80 20 33.3 10
Colorado Wind Turbine Service Technicians 360 480 120 33.3 50
Colorado Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 30,520 40,650 10,130 33.2 5,310
Colorado Healthcare Social Workers 3,140 4,180 1,040 33.1 420
Colorado Atmospheric and Space Scientists 990 1,310 320 32.3 120
Colorado Tile and Marble Setters 990 1,310 320 32.3 130
Colorado Fast Food and Counter Workers 60,220 79,600 19,380 32.2 14,690
Colorado Computer Hardware Engineers 4,960 6,550 1,590 32.1 540
Colorado Museum Technicians and Conservators 280 370 90 32.1 40
Colorado Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 4,740 6,250 1,510 31.9 980
Colorado First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 4,040 5,320 1,280 31.7 610
Colorado Business Teachers, Postsecondary 1,550 2,040 490 31.6 180
Colorado Athletic Trainers 510 670 160 31.4 50
Colorado Obstetricians and Gynecologists (SOC 2018) 700 920 220 31.4 40
Colorado Occupational Therapists 3,470 4,560 1,090 31.4 320
Colorado Tour and Travel Guides 1,210 1,590 380 31.4 260
Colorado Sound Engineering Technicians 160 210 50 31.3 20
Colorado Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 4,330 5,680 1,350 31.2 470
Colorado Medical and Health Services Managers 6,030 7,900 1,870 31 670
Colorado Therapists, All Other 580 760 180 31 60
Colorado Actuaries 260 340 80 30.8 20
Colorado Clergy 520 680 160 30.8 70
Colorado Subway and Streetcar Operators 260 340 80 30.8 30
Colorado Electrical Engineers 3,650 4,770 1,120 30.7 360
Colorado Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 490 640 150 30.6 80
Colorado Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists 850 1,110 260 30.6 50
Colorado Bartenders 10,910 14,240 3,330 30.5 2,290
Colorado General Internal Medicine Physicians 590 770 180 30.5 40
Colorado Medical Secretaries 7,240 9,450 2,210 30.5 1,070
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