Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort descending Avg. Annl Openings
Louisiana Occupational Therapy Aides 350 390 40 11.4 50
Louisiana Avionics Technicians 260 290 30 11.5 20
Louisiana Crane and Tower Operators 2,260 2,520 260 11.5 270
Louisiana Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (SOC 2018) 520 580 60 11.5 50
Louisiana Urban and Regional Planners 260 290 30 11.5 30
Louisiana Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 950 1,060 110 11.6 110
Louisiana Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 2,720 3,040 320 11.8 310
Louisiana Credit Counselors 250 280 30 12 20
Louisiana Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians 250 280 30 12 30
Louisiana Painters, Construction and Maintenance 7,720 8,650 930 12 800
Louisiana Security Guards 15,890 17,790 1,900 12 2,390
Louisiana Community Health Workers 580 650 70 12.1 70
Louisiana Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 1,320 1,480 160 12.1 140
Louisiana Paralegals and Legal Assistants 4,720 5,290 570 12.1 590
Louisiana Radio and Television Announcers 330 370 40 12.1 40
Louisiana Training and Development Managers 330 370 40 12.1 30
Louisiana Food Service Managers 2,290 2,570 280 12.2 300
Louisiana Carpenters 14,990 16,840 1,850 12.3 1,640
Louisiana Aerospace Engineers 80 90 10 12.5 10
Louisiana Atmospheric and Space Scientists 80 90 10 12.5 10
Louisiana Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 80 90 10 12.5 10
Louisiana Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 160 180 20 12.5 10
Louisiana Marriage and Family Therapists 80 90 10 12.5 10
Louisiana Museum Technicians and Conservators 80 90 10 12.5 10
Louisiana Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 5,280 5,940 660 12.5 630
Louisiana Psychiatrists (SOC 2018) 80 90 10 12.5 0
Louisiana Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 400 450 50 12.5 50
Louisiana Traffic Technicians 80 90 10 12.5 10
Louisiana Counter and Rental Clerks 3,840 4,330 490 12.8 510
Louisiana Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 3,200 3,610 410 12.8 490
Louisiana Physical Therapist Aides 1,720 1,940 220 12.8 240
Louisiana Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 1,480 1,670 190 12.8 130
Louisiana Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 690 780 90 13 70
Louisiana Management Analysts 3,730 4,220 490 13.1 410
Louisiana Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 300 340 40 13.3 30
Louisiana Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 150 170 20 13.3 20
Louisiana News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 670 760 90 13.4 90
Louisiana Dishwashers 5,050 5,730 680 13.5 930
Louisiana Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 2,650 3,010 360 13.6 370
Louisiana Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 2,580 2,930 350 13.6 360
Louisiana Printing Press Operators 730 830 100 13.7 90
Louisiana Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 1,660 1,890 230 13.9 310
Louisiana Gaming Service Workers, All Other 430 490 60 14 70
Louisiana Highway Maintenance Workers 1,000 1,140 140 14 120
Louisiana Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School 70 80 10 14.3 10
Louisiana Commercial Divers 210 240 30 14.3 30
Louisiana Mechanical Door Repairers 70 80 10 14.3 10
Louisiana Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 350 400 50 14.3 50
Louisiana Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 70 80 10 14.3 10
Louisiana Loan Officers 3,900 4,460 560 14.4 370
Louisiana Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 12,930 14,790 1,860 14.4 2,020
Louisiana Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 9,020 10,320 1,300 14.4 1,110
Louisiana Retail Salespersons 52,340 60,040 7,700 14.7 8,550
Louisiana Waiters and Waitresses 29,560 33,920 4,360 14.7 6,560
Louisiana Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 400 460 60 15 50
Louisiana Structural Iron and Steel Workers 1,260 1,450 190 15.1 160
Louisiana Electricians 11,270 12,980 1,710 15.2 1,410
Louisiana Parking Lot Attendants 1,120 1,290 170 15.2 200
Louisiana Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 7,330 8,450 1,120 15.3 940
Louisiana Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 520 600 80 15.4 60
Louisiana Plasterers and Stucco Masons 130 150 20 15.4 10
Louisiana Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 6,130 7,080 950 15.5 840
Louisiana Coaches and Scouts 1,600 1,850 250 15.6 260
Louisiana Insulation Workers, Mechanical 1,350 1,560 210 15.6 160
Louisiana Petroleum Engineers 1,220 1,410 190 15.6 100
Louisiana Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons 830 960 130 15.7 120
Louisiana Financial Clerks, All Other 380 440 60 15.8 50
Louisiana Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 570 660 90 15.8 70
Louisiana Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 2,600 3,010 410 15.8 320
Louisiana Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 740 860 120 16.2 160
Louisiana Maintenance Workers, Machinery 2,220 2,580 360 16.2 250
Louisiana First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 12,620 14,680 2,060 16.3 1,480
Louisiana Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 3,200 3,720 520 16.3 600
Louisiana Veterinarians 980 1,140 160 16.3 50
Louisiana Ship Engineers 610 710 100 16.4 90
Louisiana Home Health and Personal Care Aides 37,900 44,160 6,260 16.5 5,580
Louisiana Sailors and Marine Oilers 6,130 7,140 1,010 16.5 870
Louisiana First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 13,580 15,840 2,260 16.6 2,380
Louisiana Advertising and Promotions Managers 120 140 20 16.7 10
Louisiana Cooks, All Other 780 910 130 16.7 130
Louisiana Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 240 280 40 16.7 30
Louisiana Forensic Science Technicians 240 280 40 16.7 40
Louisiana Hydrologists 120 140 20 16.7 10
Louisiana Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 300 350 50 16.7 40
Louisiana Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 3,000 3,500 500 16.7 370
Louisiana Pile-Driver Operators 180 210 30 16.7 20
Louisiana Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 11,670 13,620 1,950 16.7 1,520
Louisiana Respiratory Therapists 2,570 3,010 440 17.1 170
Louisiana Construction Laborers 21,190 24,840 3,650 17.2 2,600
Louisiana Machinists 4,250 4,980 730 17.2 540
Louisiana Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 920 1,080 160 17.4 260
Louisiana Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,420 1,670 250 17.6 350
Louisiana Broadcast Technicians 170 200 30 17.6 20
Louisiana Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 680 800 120 17.6 90
Louisiana Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 110 130 20 18.2 30
Louisiana Physician Assistants 1,180 1,400 220 18.6 90
Louisiana Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 430 510 80 18.6 70
Louisiana Tile and Marble Setters 320 380 60 18.8 40
Louisiana Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 950 1,130 180 18.9 110
Louisiana Plant and System Operators, All Other 1,110 1,320 210 18.9 140
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