Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Sort descending Projected Change %Change Avg. Annl Openings
Kentucky First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 2,490 2,560 70 2.8 270
Kentucky Computer and Information Systems Managers 2,520 2,750 230 9.1 220
Kentucky Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 2,540 2,620 80 3.1 240
Kentucky Highway Maintenance Workers 2,600 2,760 160 6.2 290
Kentucky Residential Advisors 2,620 2,950 330 12.6 420
Kentucky Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 2,630 3,020 390 14.8 270
Kentucky First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service & Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Exc Gambling Services 2,660 3,280 620 23.3 380
Kentucky Real Estate Sales Agents 2,670 2,770 100 3.7 240
Kentucky Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 2,690 2,860 170 6.3 390
Kentucky Computer Occupations, All Other (SOC 2018) 2,720 3,000 280 10.3 230
Kentucky Dishwashers 2,750 3,360 610 22.2 550
Kentucky Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 2,780 2,830 50 1.8 250
Kentucky Graphic Designers 2,790 2,800 10 0.4 250
Kentucky Public Relations Specialists 2,790 3,020 230 8.2 290
Kentucky Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 2,840 3,180 340 12 330
Kentucky Food Batchmakers 2,880 3,030 150 5.2 370
Kentucky Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 2,880 3,110 230 8 290
Kentucky Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 2,990 3,880 890 29.8 680
Kentucky Bill and Account Collectors 3,000 2,740 -260 -8.7 280
Kentucky Physical Therapists 3,040 3,670 630 20.7 200
Kentucky Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 3,050 2,910 -140 -4.6 210
Kentucky Respiratory Therapists 3,060 3,780 720 23.5 230
Kentucky Civil Engineers 3,090 3,280 190 6.1 240
Kentucky Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 3,090 3,340 250 8.1 450
Kentucky Paralegals and Legal Assistants 3,090 3,360 270 8.7 370
Kentucky Network and Computer Systems Administrators (SOC 2018) 3,100 3,210 110 3.5 210
Kentucky Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 3,170 3,360 190 6 330
Kentucky Sales and Related Workers, All Other 3,220 3,200 -20 -0.6 410
Kentucky Sewing Machine Operators 3,230 2,970 -260 -8 330
Kentucky Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 3,260 3,140 -120 -3.7 310
Kentucky Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other 3,260 3,440 180 5.5 270
Kentucky Mechanical Engineers 3,270 3,730 460 14.1 250
Kentucky Administrative Services and Facilities Managers (SOC 2018) 3,390 3,690 300 8.8 310
Kentucky Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (SOC 2018) 3,390 3,850 460 13.6 410
Kentucky Printing Press Operators 3,410 3,210 -200 -5.9 330
Kentucky Dental Assistants 3,470 3,850 380 11 460
Kentucky Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 3,550 3,480 -70 -2 310
Kentucky Loan Officers 3,590 3,650 60 1.7 280
Kentucky Helpers--Production Workers 3,620 3,540 -80 -2.2 500
Kentucky Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 3,620 3,740 120 3.3 290
Kentucky Recreation Workers 3,620 4,160 540 14.9 650
Kentucky Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 3,640 4,670 1,030 28.3 1,060
Kentucky Training and Development Specialists 3,670 4,040 370 10.1 390
Kentucky Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 3,770 3,940 170 4.5 120
Kentucky First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 3,780 3,560 -220 -5.8 300
Kentucky Radiologic Technologists 3,780 4,080 300 7.9 310
Kentucky Personal Financial Advisors 3,820 3,930 110 2.9 290
Kentucky Loan Interviewers and Clerks 3,850 3,720 -130 -3.4 320
Kentucky Counter and Rental Clerks 3,930 4,360 430 10.9 510
Kentucky Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 2018) 3,950 4,150 200 5.1 300
Kentucky Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 4,000 4,230 230 5.8 400
Kentucky Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 4,010 4,240 230 5.7 320
Kentucky Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 4,100 5,160 1,060 25.9 530
Kentucky Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 4,110 4,390 280 6.8 720
Kentucky Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 4,170 4,400 230 5.5 330
Kentucky Buyers and Purchasing Agents 4,180 4,070 -110 -2.6 390
Kentucky Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 4,200 4,590 390 9.3 440
Kentucky First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 4,200 4,310 110 2.6 490
Kentucky Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 4,220 4,340 120 2.8 440
Kentucky Personal Service Managers; Entertainment & Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other 4,250 4,610 360 8.5 360
Kentucky Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 4,280 5,020 740 17.3 580
Kentucky Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (SOC 2018) 4,330 4,740 410 9.5 340
Kentucky Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers 4,360 4,910 550 12.6 580
Kentucky Bartenders 4,370 5,950 1,580 36.2 1,020
Kentucky Firefighters 4,450 4,800 350 7.9 380
Kentucky Industrial Production Managers 4,450 4,970 520 11.7 370
Kentucky Chief Executives 4,460 4,180 -280 -6.3 260
Kentucky Nurse Practitioners 4,480 6,920 2,440 54.5 540
Kentucky Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 4,500 5,050 550 12.2 540
Kentucky Machinists 4,550 5,250 700 15.4 570
Kentucky Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians 4,620 5,090 470 10.2 350
Kentucky Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 4,680 3,770 -910 -19.4 360
Kentucky Management Analysts 4,680 5,310 630 13.5 510
Kentucky Compliance Officers 4,840 5,140 300 6.2 420
Kentucky Tellers 4,840 4,030 -810 -16.7 380
Kentucky Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 4,920 5,090 170 3.5 440
Kentucky Pharmacists 5,040 5,150 110 2.2 200
Kentucky Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 5,060 5,280 220 4.3 520
Kentucky Correctional Officers and Jailers 5,070 4,870 -200 -3.9 440
Kentucky Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 5,090 5,460 370 7.3 760
Kentucky Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 5,150 5,400 250 4.9 560
Kentucky Production Workers, All Other 5,260 5,870 610 11.6 660
Kentucky Billing and Posting Clerks 5,280 5,380 100 1.9 560
Kentucky Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 5,540 6,660 1,120 20.2 700
Kentucky Sales Managers 5,580 5,940 360 6.5 510
Kentucky Financial Managers 5,750 6,700 950 16.5 540
Kentucky Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 5,770 7,250 1,480 25.6 1,110
Kentucky Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 5,790 5,820 30 0.5 610
Kentucky Industrial Engineers 5,910 7,230 1,320 22.3 540
Kentucky Postal Service Mail Carriers 6,030 5,640 -390 -6.5 370
Kentucky Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 6,190 6,470 280 4.5 620
Kentucky Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 6,200 6,720 520 8.4 510
Kentucky Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 2018) 6,480 7,030 550 8.5 540
Kentucky First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 6,780 6,990 210 3.1 660
Kentucky Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 6,800 7,300 500 7.4 580
Kentucky Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 6,870 7,380 510 7.4 770
Kentucky Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6,890 7,140 250 3.6 670
Kentucky Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7,040 8,060 1,020 14.5 900
Kentucky Packers and Packagers, Hand 7,140 7,700 560 7.8 1,080
Kentucky First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 7,200 7,710 510 7.1 710
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