Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Iowa Roofers 1,790 2,110 320 17.9 220
Iowa Computer and Information Systems Managers 3,980 4,690 710 17.8 390
Iowa Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 1,010 1,190 180 17.8 160
Iowa Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 1,520 1,790 270 17.8 250
Iowa Counselors, All Other 620 730 110 17.7 70
Iowa Public Relations Specialists 2,710 3,190 480 17.7 320
Iowa Dentists, General 1,250 1,470 220 17.6 60
Iowa Elevator Installers and Repairers 170 200 30 17.6 20
Iowa Tour and Travel Guides 340 400 60 17.6 70
Iowa Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 800 940 140 17.5 80
Iowa Nurse Anesthetists 400 470 70 17.5 30
Iowa Information and Record Clerks, All Other 1,440 1,690 250 17.4 190
Iowa Public Relations and Fundraising Managers (SOC 2018) 920 1,080 160 17.4 100
Iowa Natural Sciences Managers 520 610 90 17.3 50
Iowa Substitute Teachers, Short-Term 6,450 7,560 1,110 17.2 910
Iowa Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 1,050 1,230 180 17.1 200
Iowa Sheet Metal Workers 1,580 1,850 270 17.1 180
Iowa Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 470 550 80 17 70
Iowa Computer Network Architects (SOC 2018) 1,540 1,800 260 16.9 130
Iowa Health Educators 590 690 100 16.9 80
Iowa Human Resources Managers 1,360 1,590 230 16.9 140
Iowa Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 1,300 1,520 220 16.9 150
Iowa Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (SOC 2018) 830 970 140 16.9 80
Iowa Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 6,610 7,730 1,120 16.9 840
Iowa Boilermakers 60 70 10 16.7 10
Iowa Environmental Engineers 300 350 50 16.7 30
Iowa Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining 720 840 120 16.7 100
Iowa Foresters 60 70 10 16.7 10
Iowa Helpers--Electricians 960 1,120 160 16.7 140
Iowa Management Analysts 6,410 7,480 1,070 16.7 730
Iowa Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 60 70 10 16.7 10
Iowa Multimedia Artists and Animators 180 210 30 16.7 20
Iowa Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 5,690 6,640 950 16.7 740
Iowa Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 4,360 5,090 730 16.7 540
Iowa Residential Advisors 780 910 130 16.7 130
Iowa Social and Community Service Managers 2,570 3,000 430 16.7 280
Iowa Social Science Research Assistants 120 140 20 16.7 20
Iowa Computer Network Support Specialists (SOC 2018) 2,170 2,530 360 16.6 200
Iowa Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 3,010 3,510 500 16.6 380
Iowa Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other 10,940 12,760 1,820 16.6 1,040
Iowa First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 9,350 10,890 1,540 16.5 1,640
Iowa Building Cleaning Workers, All Other 550 640 90 16.4 90
Iowa Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 1,650 1,920 270 16.4 190
Iowa Dishwashers 3,070 3,570 500 16.3 580
Iowa Training and Development Managers 370 430 60 16.2 40
Iowa Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 620 720 100 16.1 70
Iowa Food Service Managers 2,230 2,590 360 16.1 300
Iowa Maintenance Workers, Machinery 870 1,010 140 16.1 100
Iowa Waiters and Waitresses 20,360 23,640 3,280 16.1 4,570
Iowa Credit Counselors 500 580 80 16 50
Iowa Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 250 290 40 16 30
Iowa Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 440 510 70 15.9 60
Iowa Accountants and Auditors 11,870 13,750 1,880 15.8 1,300
Iowa Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 760 880 120 15.8 90
Iowa Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 4,610 5,340 730 15.8 760
Iowa Education Administrators, All Other 190 220 30 15.8 20
Iowa Training and Development Specialists 3,100 3,590 490 15.8 360
Iowa Computer Occupations, All Other (SOC 2018) 2,540 2,940 400 15.7 240
Iowa Carpenters 9,300 10,750 1,450 15.6 1,060
Iowa General and Operations Managers 12,580 14,540 1,960 15.6 1,310
Iowa Surveyors 320 370 50 15.6 30
Iowa Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 8,400 9,700 1,300 15.5 1,080
Iowa Driver/Sales Workers 5,320 6,140 820 15.4 710
Iowa Electrical and Electronics Drafters 130 150 20 15.4 20
Iowa Religious Workers, All Other 130 150 20 15.4 20
Iowa Painters, Construction and Maintenance 3,140 3,620 480 15.3 340
Iowa Pharmacy Technicians 3,910 4,510 600 15.3 360
Iowa Administrative Services and Facilities Managers (SOC 2018) 2,430 2,800 370 15.2 240
Iowa Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 4,680 5,390 710 15.2 530
Iowa Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 3,370 3,880 510 15.1 420
Iowa Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 200 230 30 15 20
Iowa Industrial Engineering Technicians 800 920 120 15 90
Iowa Mechanical Door Repairers 400 460 60 15 40
Iowa Personal Financial Advisors 2,140 2,460 320 15 200
Iowa Production Workers, All Other 3,940 4,530 590 15 520
Iowa Sales Engineers 200 230 30 15 20
Iowa Art Directors 470 540 70 14.9 60
Iowa Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 4,040 4,640 600 14.9 450
Iowa Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,010 1,160 150 14.9 110
Iowa Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 470 540 70 14.9 50
Iowa Helpers--Carpenters 470 540 70 14.9 70
Iowa Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 25,990 29,850 3,860 14.9 4,090
Iowa Compensation and Benefits Managers 270 310 40 14.8 30
Iowa Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 3,450 3,960 510 14.8 630
Iowa Surveying and Mapping Technicians 270 310 40 14.8 40
Iowa Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 340 390 50 14.7 40
Iowa Soil and Plant Scientists 1,430 1,640 210 14.7 180
Iowa Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 2018) 5,260 6,030 770 14.6 480
Iowa Firefighters 1,860 2,130 270 14.5 170
Iowa Retail Salespersons 39,700 45,440 5,740 14.5 6,470
Iowa First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 1,600 1,830 230 14.4 200
Iowa Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 70 80 10 14.3 10
Iowa Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 280 320 40 14.3 40
Iowa Animal Control Workers 70 80 10 14.3 10
Iowa Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 420 480 60 14.3 50
Iowa Economists 70 80 10 14.3 10
Iowa Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 630 720 90 14.3 70
Iowa Exercise Physiologists 70 80 10 14.3 10
Iowa Fence Erectors 630 720 90 14.3 80
Iowa Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (SOC 2018) 420 480 60 14.3 60
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