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 Sort ascending Projected Change %Change Avg. Annl Openings
Iowa Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 530 570 40 7.5 80
Iowa Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 520 570 50 9.6 50
Iowa Natural Sciences Managers 520 610 90 17.3 50
Iowa Technical Writers 520 570 50 9.6 50
Iowa Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors 510 490 -20 -3.9 60
Iowa Animal Breeders 510 550 40 7.8 90
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 Actuaries 500 610 110 22 40
Iowa Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders 500 550 50 10 60
Iowa Credit Counselors 500 580 80 16 50
Iowa Food Scientists and Technologists 500 550 50 10 60
Iowa Mechanical Engineering Technicians 500 590 90 18 60
Iowa Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 500 450 -50 -10 40
Iowa Rail Car Repairers 500 550 50 10 60
Iowa Crossing Guards 490 670 180 36.7 130
Iowa Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 490 610 120 24.5 50
Iowa Optometrists 490 600 110 22.4 30
Iowa Print Binding and Finishing Workers 490 480 -10 -2 50
Iowa Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 490 520 30 6.1 50
Iowa Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand 480 470 -10 -2.1 50
Iowa Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 480 460 -20 -4.2 50
Iowa Procurement Clerks 480 470 -10 -2.1 40
Iowa Art Directors 470 540 70 14.9 60
Iowa Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 470 550 80 17 70
Iowa Community Health Workers 470 600 130 27.7 70
Iowa Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 470 540 70 14.9 50
Iowa Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 470 530 60 12.8 70
Iowa Helpers--Carpenters 470 540 70 14.9 70
Iowa Word Processors and Typists 470 320 -150 -31.9 30
Iowa Animal Trainers 460 580 120 26.1 70
Iowa Carpet Installers 460 480 20 4.3 40
Iowa Physical Therapist Aides 460 580 120 26.1 70
Iowa Pipelayers 460 520 60 13 60
Iowa Real Estate Brokers 460 490 30 6.5 40
Iowa Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 460 480 20 4.3 50
Iowa Clergy 450 510 60 13.3 50
Iowa Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 450 500 50 11.1 60
Iowa Power Plant Operators 450 400 -50 -11.1 40
Iowa Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 450 540 90 20 70
Iowa Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 440 510 70 15.9 60
Iowa Interior Designers 440 500 60 13.6 50
Iowa Medical Equipment Preparers 440 460 20 4.5 60
Iowa Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 440 430 -10 -2.3 50
Iowa Orderlies (SOC 2018) 440 470 30 6.8 60
Iowa Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 440 620 180 40.9 70
Iowa Barbers 430 510 80 18.6 50
Iowa Detectives and Criminal Investigators 430 440 10 2.3 30
Iowa Insulation Workers, Mechanical 430 520 90 20.9 50
Iowa Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary 430 470 40 9.3 50
Iowa Wind Turbine Service Technicians 430 780 350 81.4 100
Iowa Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 420 480 60 14.3 50
Iowa Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (SOC 2018) 420 480 60 14.3 60
Iowa Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 420 440 20 4.8 20
Iowa Brokerage Clerks 410 400 -10 -2.4 40
Iowa Dental Laboratory Technicians 410 500 90 22 70
Iowa Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 410 490 80 19.5 40
Iowa Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 410 500 90 22 60
Iowa Dietetic Technicians 400 430 30 7.5 30
Iowa Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 400 380 -20 -5 40
Iowa Mechanical Door Repairers 400 460 60 15 40
Iowa Nurse Anesthetists 400 470 70 17.5 30
Iowa Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 400 450 50 12.5 40
Iowa Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists 400 410 10 2.5 10
Iowa Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 390 510 120 30.8 50
Iowa Athletic Trainers 390 500 110 28.2 40
Iowa Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 390 590 200 51.3 70
Iowa Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 390 420 30 7.7 30
Iowa Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 390 530 140 35.9 60
Iowa Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 390 390 0 0 30
Iowa Therapists, All Other 390 420 30 7.7 30
Iowa Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders 380 410 30 7.9 50
Iowa Occupational Therapy Assistants 380 540 160 42.1 70
Iowa Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 380 410 30 7.9 40
Iowa Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 370 420 50 13.5 40
Iowa Training and Development Managers 370 430 60 16.2 40
Iowa Budget Analysts 360 390 30 8.3 30
Iowa Musicians and Singers 360 490 130 36.1 60
Iowa Motorcycle Mechanics 350 390 40 11.4 50
Iowa Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 350 400 50 14.3 40
Iowa Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 350 280 -70 -20 30
Iowa Broadcast Technicians 340 360 20 5.9 40
Iowa Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 340 390 50 14.7 40
Iowa Pharmacy Aides 340 330 -10 -2.9 40
Iowa Tour and Travel Guides 340 400 60 17.6 70
Iowa Anesthesiologists (SOC 2018) 330 340 10 3 10
Iowa Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 330 370 40 12.1 40
Iowa Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers 330 340 10 3 30
Iowa Statisticians 330 470 140 42.4 40
Iowa Material Moving Workers, All Other 320 330 10 3.1 40
Iowa Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 320 360 40 12.5 40
Iowa Pourers and Casters, Metal 320 350 30 9.4 30
Iowa Psychiatric Aides (SOC 2018) 320 360 40 12.5 50
Iowa Recreational Therapists 320 340 20 6.3 30
Iowa Surveyors 320 370 50 15.6 30
Iowa Advertising and Promotions Managers 310 370 60 19.4 40
Iowa Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 310 280 -30 -9.7 30
Iowa Farm and Home Management Advisors 310 320 10 3.2 30
Iowa Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other 310 310 0 0 30
Iowa Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (SOC 2018) 310 370 60 19.4 30
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