Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort descending Avg. Annl Openings
Kentucky Stockers and Order Fillers 36,930 39,870 2,940 8 6,230
Kentucky Electrical Engineers 1,490 1,610 120 8.1 110
Kentucky Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 3,090 3,340 250 8.1 450
Kentucky Surgical Technologists 2,360 2,550 190 8.1 190
Kentucky Public Relations Specialists 2,790 3,020 230 8.2 290
Kentucky Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 120 130 10 8.3 10
Kentucky Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 120 130 10 8.3 10
Kentucky History Teachers, Postsecondary 120 130 10 8.3 10
Kentucky Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 120 130 10 8.3 10
Kentucky Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 48,590 52,620 4,030 8.3 5,950
Kentucky Private Detectives and Investigators 360 390 30 8.3 40
Kentucky Recreational Therapists 120 130 10 8.3 10
Kentucky Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,200 1,300 100 8.3 140
Kentucky Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 120 130 10 8.3 10
Kentucky Urban and Regional Planners 240 260 20 8.3 20
Kentucky Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 950 1,030 80 8.4 70
Kentucky Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 6,200 6,720 520 8.4 510
Kentucky Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 590 640 50 8.5 50
Kentucky Computer Network Support Specialists (SOC 2018) 2,470 2,680 210 8.5 200
Kentucky Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 2018) 6,480 7,030 550 8.5 540
Kentucky Human Resources Managers 1,640 1,780 140 8.5 150
Kentucky Personal Service Managers; Entertainment & Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other 4,250 4,610 360 8.5 360
Kentucky Crane and Tower Operators 580 630 50 8.6 70
Kentucky First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 1,280 1,390 110 8.6 100
Kentucky Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers 1,160 1,260 100 8.6 100
Kentucky Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 1,040 1,130 90 8.7 110
Kentucky Chemical Technicians 1,030 1,120 90 8.7 130
Kentucky Dietetic Technicians 230 250 20 8.7 20
Kentucky Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program 920 1,000 80 8.7 80
Kentucky Nursing Assistants (SOC 2018) 21,730 23,610 1,880 8.7 2,920
Kentucky Paralegals and Legal Assistants 3,090 3,360 270 8.7 370
Kentucky Administrative Services and Facilities Managers (SOC 2018) 3,390 3,690 300 8.8 310
Kentucky Human Resources Specialists 8,340 9,070 730 8.8 890
Kentucky Medical Equipment Preparers 680 740 60 8.8 90
Kentucky Registered Nurses 43,320 47,140 3,820 8.8 2,730
Kentucky Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9,420 10,270 850 9 830
Kentucky Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 1,990 2,170 180 9 230
Kentucky Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 110 120 10 9.1 10
Kentucky Anthropologists and Archeologists 110 120 10 9.1 10
Kentucky Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 440 480 40 9.1 50
Kentucky Computer and Information Systems Managers 2,520 2,750 230 9.1 220
Kentucky Electricians 9,890 10,790 900 9.1 1,150
Kentucky Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 110 120 10 9.1 10
Kentucky Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers 330 360 30 9.1 40
Kentucky Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (SOC 2018) 110 120 10 9.1 10
Kentucky Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 1,640 1,790 150 9.1 190
Kentucky Marketing Managers 1,870 2,040 170 9.1 180
Kentucky Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 110 120 10 9.1 10
Kentucky School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,430 1,560 130 9.1 390
Kentucky Photographers 870 950 80 9.2 90
Kentucky Construction Managers 1,510 1,650 140 9.3 130
Kentucky Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 4,200 4,590 390 9.3 440
Kentucky Logging Equipment Operators 430 470 40 9.3 70
Kentucky Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 2,040 2,230 190 9.3 230
Kentucky Dental Laboratory Technicians 320 350 30 9.4 50
Kentucky Pest Control Workers 850 930 80 9.4 130
Kentucky Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (SOC 2018) 4,330 4,740 410 9.5 340
Kentucky Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 210 230 20 9.5 20
Kentucky Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 18,680 20,460 1,780 9.5 2,010
Kentucky Radiation Therapists 210 230 20 9.5 10
Kentucky Chemists 620 680 60 9.7 60
Kentucky Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 930 1,020 90 9.7 80
Kentucky Agricultural Equipment Operators 410 450 40 9.8 70
Kentucky Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 610 670 60 9.8 110
Kentucky Rehabilitation Counselors 820 900 80 9.8 90
Kentucky Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 100 110 10 10 10
Kentucky Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 100 110 10 10 10
Kentucky Motorcycle Mechanics 200 220 20 10 30
Kentucky Nuclear Medicine Technologists 200 220 20 10 20
Kentucky Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 200 220 20 10 20
Kentucky Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 100 110 10 10 10
Kentucky Training and Development Specialists 3,670 4,040 370 10.1 390
Kentucky Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians 4,620 5,090 470 10.2 350
Kentucky Dietitians and Nutritionists 1,080 1,190 110 10.2 90
Kentucky Medical Secretaries 11,700 12,890 1,190 10.2 1,430
Kentucky Barbers 290 320 30 10.3 30
Kentucky Chiropractors 680 750 70 10.3 20
Kentucky Computer Occupations, All Other (SOC 2018) 2,720 3,000 280 10.3 230
Kentucky Healthcare Social Workers 1,650 1,820 170 10.3 180
Kentucky Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 1,160 1,280 120 10.3 160
Kentucky General and Operations Managers 44,620 49,270 4,650 10.4 4,310
Kentucky Sailors and Marine Oilers 1,340 1,480 140 10.4 180
Kentucky Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (SOC 2018) 190 210 20 10.5 30
Kentucky Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 470 520 50 10.6 60
Kentucky First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 12,730 14,080 1,350 10.6 1,440
Kentucky Pharmacy Technicians 9,210 10,190 980 10.6 780
Kentucky Cargo and Freight Agents 2,440 2,700 260 10.7 280
Kentucky Bakers 1,020 1,130 110 10.8 150
Kentucky Dental Hygienists (SOC 2018) 2,230 2,470 240 10.8 170
Kentucky Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 740 820 80 10.8 80
Kentucky Counter and Rental Clerks 3,930 4,360 430 10.9 510
Kentucky Dental Assistants 3,470 3,850 380 11 460
Kentucky Producers and Directors 1,000 1,110 110 11 100
Kentucky Counselors, All Other 180 200 20 11.1 20
Kentucky Occupational Therapy Aides 90 100 10 11.1 10
Kentucky Social and Community Service Managers 1,700 1,890 190 11.2 170
Kentucky Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 890 990 100 11.2 160
Kentucky Childcare Workers 15,080 16,790 1,710 11.3 2,360
Kentucky Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 1,400 1,560 160 11.4 160
Kentucky Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, & Healthcare Practitioners, AO 1,840 2,050 210 11.4 160
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