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 ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Kentucky Gaming Cage Workers 10 20 10 100 0
Kentucky Music Directors and Composers 10 20 10 100 0
Kentucky Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 690 1,110 420 60.9 250
Kentucky Nurse Practitioners 4,480 6,920 2,440 54.5 540
Kentucky Cooks, Restaurant 15,270 23,550 8,280 54.2 3,630
Kentucky Fashion Designers 20 30 10 50 0
Kentucky Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 2,460 3,460 1,000 40.7 550
Kentucky Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 50 70 20 40 10
Kentucky Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,990 2,730 740 37.2 570
Kentucky Bartenders 4,370 5,950 1,580 36.2 1,020
Kentucky Home Health and Personal Care Aides 22,230 30,130 7,900 35.5 3,950
Kentucky Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 340 460 120 35.3 60
Kentucky Physical Therapist Assistants 2,150 2,890 740 34.4 370
Kentucky Logisticians 1,940 2,590 650 33.5 260
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 Medical and Health Services Managers 7,570 10,050 2,480 32.8 920
Kentucky Physician Assistants 1,220 1,610 390 32 120
Kentucky Information Security Analysts (SOC 2018) 830 1,090 260 31.3 90
Kentucky Flight Attendants 130 170 40 30.8 20
Kentucky Occupational Therapy Assistants 530 690 160 30.2 90
Kentucky Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 2,990 3,880 890 29.8 680
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 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 890 1,150 260 29.2 280
Kentucky Concierges 210 270 60 28.6 40
Kentucky Chefs and Head Cooks 1,760 2,260 500 28.4 310
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 Epidemiologists 110 140 30 27.3 10
Kentucky Manicurists and Pedicurists 220 280 60 27.3 30
Kentucky Skincare Specialists 1,180 1,500 320 27.1 170
Kentucky Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 1,710 2,170 460 26.9 180
Kentucky Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 4,100 5,160 1,060 25.9 530
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 Speech-Language Pathologists 2,310 2,880 570 24.7 210
Kentucky Baggage Porters and Bellhops 330 410 80 24.2 50
Kentucky Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 290 360 70 24.1 60
Kentucky Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 210 260 50 23.8 40
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 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 Personal Service & Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Exc Gambling Services 2,660 3,280 620 23.3 380
Kentucky Animal Trainers 780 960 180 23.1 120
Kentucky Orthotists and Prosthetists 130 160 30 23.1 10
Kentucky Waiters and Waitresses 19,980 24,530 4,550 22.8 4,750
Kentucky Industrial Engineers 5,910 7,230 1,320 22.3 540
Kentucky Dishwashers 2,750 3,360 610 22.2 550
Kentucky Musicians and Singers 180 220 40 22.2 30
Kentucky Operations Research Analysts 1,220 1,490 270 22.1 120
Kentucky Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 820 1,000 180 22 100
Kentucky Driver/Sales Workers 9,600 11,700 2,100 21.9 1,370
Kentucky Athletes and Sports Competitors 230 280 50 21.7 40
Kentucky Tour and Travel Guides 510 620 110 21.6 100
Kentucky Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,470 2,990 520 21.1 330
Kentucky Phlebotomists 2,270 2,750 480 21.1 340
Kentucky Coaches and Scouts 1,970 2,380 410 20.8 340
Kentucky Physical Therapists 3,040 3,670 630 20.7 200
Kentucky Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 5,540 6,660 1,120 20.2 700
Kentucky Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 7,570 9,100 1,530 20.2 760
Kentucky Etchers and Engravers 100 120 20 20 20
Kentucky Exercise Physiologists 150 180 30 20 10
Kentucky Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 50 60 10 20 10
Kentucky Museum Technicians and Conservators 50 60 10 20 10
Kentucky Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 650 780 130 20 80
Kentucky Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 510 610 100 19.6 70
Kentucky Fast Food and Counter Workers 20,930 24,930 4,000 19.1 5,050
Kentucky Crossing Guards 1,000 1,190 190 19 230
Kentucky Occupational Therapists 1,790 2,130 340 19 140
Kentucky Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 2018) 160 190 30 18.8 20
Kentucky Hearing Aid Specialists 160 190 30 18.8 20
Kentucky Millwrights 800 950 150 18.8 90
Kentucky Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 1,070 1,270 200 18.7 130
Kentucky Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (SOC 2018) 1,960 2,320 360 18.4 280
Kentucky Medical Assistants 12,230 14,450 2,220 18.2 1,770
Kentucky Training and Development Managers 330 390 60 18.2 40
Kentucky Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 890 1,050 160 18 90
Kentucky Community Health Workers 2,260 2,660 400 17.7 290
Kentucky Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 510 600 90 17.6 50
Kentucky Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 4,280 5,020 740 17.3 580
Kentucky Medical Appliance Technicians 290 340 50 17.2 50
Kentucky Financial Examiners 530 620 90 17 50
Kentucky Food Service Managers 2,470 2,890 420 17 340
Kentucky Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 590 690 100 16.9 70
Kentucky Audiologists 120 140 20 16.7 10
Kentucky Fence Erectors 60 70 10 16.7 10
Kentucky Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 60 70 10 16.7 10
Kentucky Marriage and Family Therapists 480 560 80 16.7 60
Kentucky Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 70 10 16.7 10
Kentucky Financial Managers 5,750 6,700 950 16.5 540
Kentucky Maintenance Workers, Machinery 2,360 2,750 390 16.5 260
Kentucky Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 1,150 1,340 190 16.5 150
Kentucky Social and Human Service Assistants 7,380 8,600 1,220 16.5 1,040
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