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 Projected Change %Change Sort descending Avg. Annl Openings
Kentucky Phlebotomists 2,270 2,750 480 21.1 340
Kentucky Tour and Travel Guides 510 620 110 21.6 100
Kentucky Athletes and Sports Competitors 230 280 50 21.7 40
Kentucky Driver/Sales Workers 9,600 11,700 2,100 21.9 1,370
Kentucky Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 820 1,000 180 22 100
Kentucky Operations Research Analysts 1,220 1,490 270 22.1 120
Kentucky Dishwashers 2,750 3,360 610 22.2 550
Kentucky Musicians and Singers 180 220 40 22.2 30
Kentucky Industrial Engineers 5,910 7,230 1,320 22.3 540
Kentucky Waiters and Waitresses 19,980 24,530 4,550 22.8 4,750
Kentucky Animal Trainers 780 960 180 23.1 120
Kentucky Orthotists and Prosthetists 130 160 30 23.1 10
Kentucky First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service & Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Exc Gambling Services 2,660 3,280 620 23.3 380
Kentucky Interpreters and Translators 1,020 1,260 240 23.5 130
Kentucky Respiratory Therapists 3,060 3,780 720 23.5 230
Kentucky First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 15,420 19,070 3,650 23.7 2,890
Kentucky Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,310 1,620 310 23.7 200
Kentucky Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 210 260 50 23.8 40
Kentucky Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 290 360 70 24.1 60
Kentucky Baggage Porters and Bellhops 330 410 80 24.2 50
Kentucky Speech-Language Pathologists 2,310 2,880 570 24.7 210
Kentucky Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 5,770 7,250 1,480 25.6 1,110
Kentucky Physical Therapist Aides 430 540 110 25.6 70
Kentucky Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 4,100 5,160 1,060 25.9 530
Kentucky Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 1,710 2,170 460 26.9 180
Kentucky Skincare Specialists 1,180 1,500 320 27.1 170
Kentucky Epidemiologists 110 140 30 27.3 10
Kentucky Manicurists and Pedicurists 220 280 60 27.3 30
Kentucky Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 3,640 4,670 1,030 28.3 1,060
Kentucky Industrial Machinery Mechanics 8,620 11,060 2,440 28.3 1,080
Kentucky Chefs and Head Cooks 1,760 2,260 500 28.4 310
Kentucky Concierges 210 270 60 28.6 40
Kentucky Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 890 1,150 260 29.2 280
Kentucky Massage Therapists 950 1,230 280 29.5 150
Kentucky Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 440 570 130 29.5 60
Kentucky Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 2,990 3,880 890 29.8 680
Kentucky Occupational Therapy Assistants 530 690 160 30.2 90
Kentucky Flight Attendants 130 170 40 30.8 20
Kentucky Information Security Analysts (SOC 2018) 830 1,090 260 31.3 90
Kentucky Physician Assistants 1,220 1,610 390 32 120
Kentucky Medical and Health Services Managers 7,570 10,050 2,480 32.8 920
Kentucky Actors 90 120 30 33.3 10
Kentucky Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 30 40 10 33.3 0
Kentucky Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 40 10 33.3 0
Kentucky First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers 30 40 10 33.3 0
Kentucky Fishing and Hunting Workers 30 40 10 33.3 10
Kentucky Statisticians 150 200 50 33.3 20
Kentucky Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 150 200 50 33.3 30
Kentucky Logisticians 1,940 2,590 650 33.5 260
Kentucky Physical Therapist Assistants 2,150 2,890 740 34.4 370
Kentucky Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 340 460 120 35.3 60
Kentucky Home Health and Personal Care Aides 22,230 30,130 7,900 35.5 3,950
Kentucky Bartenders 4,370 5,950 1,580 36.2 1,020
Kentucky Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,990 2,730 740 37.2 570
Kentucky Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 50 70 20 40 10
Kentucky Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 2,460 3,460 1,000 40.7 550
Kentucky Fashion Designers 20 30 10 50 0
Kentucky Cooks, Restaurant 15,270 23,550 8,280 54.2 3,630
Kentucky Nurse Practitioners 4,480 6,920 2,440 54.5 540
Kentucky Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 690 1,110 420 60.9 250
Kentucky Gaming Cage Workers 10 20 10 100 0
Kentucky Music Directors and Composers 10 20 10 100 0
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