Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Iowa Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 740 920 180 24.3 100
Iowa Construction Laborers 13,610 16,900 3,290 24.2 1,810
Iowa Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 790 980 190 24.1 130
Iowa Millwrights 1,210 1,500 290 24 150
Iowa Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 9,960 12,340 2,380 23.9 1,040
Iowa Interpreters and Translators 630 780 150 23.8 80
Iowa Financial Managers 7,430 9,180 1,750 23.6 760
Iowa Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 11,920 14,730 2,810 23.6 1,730
Iowa Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 5,840 7,220 1,380 23.6 880
Iowa Chefs and Head Cooks 1,020 1,260 240 23.5 170
Iowa Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 10,080 12,450 2,370 23.5 1,730
Iowa Tile and Marble Setters 300 370 70 23.3 40
Iowa Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 690 850 160 23.2 100
Iowa Manicurists and Pedicurists 130 160 30 23.1 20
Iowa Respiratory Therapists 910 1,120 210 23.1 70
Iowa Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 260 320 60 23.1 50
Iowa Travel Agents 570 700 130 22.8 90
Iowa Structural Iron and Steel Workers 880 1,080 200 22.7 120
Iowa Marriage and Family Therapists 670 820 150 22.4 80
Iowa Optometrists 490 600 110 22.4 30
Iowa Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 1,840 2,250 410 22.3 270
Iowa Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (SOC 2018) 270 330 60 22.2 40
Iowa Etchers and Engravers 90 110 20 22.2 10
Iowa Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 90 110 20 22.2 20
Iowa Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs 90 110 20 22.2 10
Iowa Actuaries 500 610 110 22 40
Iowa Dental Laboratory Technicians 410 500 90 22 70
Iowa Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 410 500 90 22 60
Iowa Chiropractors 1,060 1,290 230 21.7 50
Iowa Psychiatric Technicians 230 280 50 21.7 20
Iowa Dental Hygienists (SOC 2018) 2,040 2,480 440 21.6 180
Iowa Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 3,020 3,670 650 21.5 430
Iowa Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians 140 170 30 21.4 20
Iowa Dental Assistants 3,060 3,710 650 21.2 460
Iowa Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 190 230 40 21.1 30
Iowa Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 760 920 160 21.1 90
Iowa Psychiatrists (SOC 2018) 190 230 40 21.1 10
Iowa Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 1,000 1,210 210 21 140
Iowa Insulation Workers, Mechanical 430 520 90 20.9 50
Iowa Audiologists 240 290 50 20.8 20
Iowa Civil Engineers 2,160 2,610 450 20.8 210
Iowa Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 3,080 3,720 640 20.8 850
Iowa Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 240 290 50 20.8 60
Iowa Materials Engineers 240 290 50 20.8 20
Iowa Industrial Engineers 2,900 3,500 600 20.7 260
Iowa Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 680 820 140 20.6 100
Iowa Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 4,250 5,110 860 20.2 520
Iowa Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 940 1,130 190 20.2 150
Iowa First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 6,950 8,350 1,400 20.1 850
Iowa Bailiffs 50 60 10 20 10
Iowa Biomedical Engineers 100 120 20 20 10
Iowa Correspondence Clerks 50 60 10 20 10
Iowa Craft Artists 50 60 10 20 10
Iowa Dancers 50 60 10 20 10
Iowa Dredge Operators 50 60 10 20 10
Iowa Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 300 360 60 20 40
Iowa Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 200 240 40 20 30
Iowa Music Directors and Composers 50 60 10 20 10
Iowa Occupational Therapists 1,000 1,200 200 20 80
Iowa Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 100 120 20 20 10
Iowa Plasterers and Stucco Masons 150 180 30 20 20
Iowa Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 450 540 90 20 70
Iowa Tree Trimmers and Pruners 800 960 160 20 130
Iowa Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 9,780 11,730 1,950 19.9 1,340
Iowa Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers 1,960 2,350 390 19.9 200
Iowa Demonstrators and Product Promoters 1,010 1,210 200 19.8 220
Iowa Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 910 1,090 180 19.8 120
Iowa Mechanical Engineers 3,090 3,700 610 19.7 260
Iowa Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers 6,330 7,580 1,250 19.7 910
Iowa Chemists 510 610 100 19.6 60
Iowa Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 510 610 100 19.6 80
Iowa Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 410 490 80 19.5 40
Iowa Advertising and Promotions Managers 310 370 60 19.4 40
Iowa Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (SOC 2018) 310 370 60 19.4 30
Iowa Opticians, Dispensing 980 1,170 190 19.4 100
Iowa Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 44,860 53,510 8,650 19.3 6,210
Iowa Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 6,230 7,420 1,190 19.1 860
Iowa Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 1,000 1,190 190 19 110
Iowa Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (SOC 2018) 1,440 1,710 270 18.8 210
Iowa Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 640 760 120 18.8 60
Iowa Medical Secretaries 5,150 6,120 970 18.8 700
Iowa Social and Human Service Assistants 5,170 6,140 970 18.8 750
Iowa Barbers 430 510 80 18.6 50
Iowa Glaziers 590 700 110 18.6 80
Iowa Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 10,030 11,900 1,870 18.6 1,600
Iowa Recreation Workers 4,030 4,780 750 18.6 750
Iowa Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,880 2,230 350 18.6 270
Iowa Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,780 2,110 330 18.5 180
Iowa Financial Clerks, All Other 3,310 3,920 610 18.4 440
Iowa Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 870 1,030 160 18.4 180
Iowa Fundraisers 870 1,030 160 18.4 110
Iowa Lawyers 4,130 4,890 760 18.4 290
Iowa Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 31,120 36,820 5,700 18.3 5,010
Iowa Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 600 710 110 18.3 80
Iowa Actors 110 130 20 18.2 20
Iowa Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 110 130 20 18.2 10
Iowa FirstLine Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers, Exc Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor (SOC 2018) 6,090 7,190 1,100 18.1 810
Iowa Database Administrators and Architects 890 1,050 160 18 90
Iowa First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 2,170 2,560 390 18 310
Iowa Mechanical Engineering Technicians 500 590 90 18 60
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