Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Louisiana Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 150 160 10 6.7 20
Louisiana Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 150 160 10 6.7 20
Louisiana Administrative Services and Facilities Managers (SOC 2018) 2,470 2,630 160 6.5 220
Louisiana Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 1,070 1,140 70 6.5 110
Louisiana Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 160 170 10 6.3 20
Louisiana Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 320 340 20 6.3 30
Louisiana Mechanical Engineering Technicians 160 170 10 6.3 20
Louisiana Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 160 170 10 6.3 20
Louisiana Opticians, Dispensing 1,120 1,190 70 6.3 90
Louisiana Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 160 170 10 6.3 20
Louisiana Surveyors 950 1,010 60 6.3 90
Louisiana Commercial Pilots 650 690 40 6.2 80
Louisiana Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,460 1,550 90 6.2 120
Louisiana Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 3,090 3,280 190 6.1 480
Louisiana Boilermakers 1,160 1,230 70 6 110
Louisiana Production Workers, All Other 8,610 9,130 520 6 1,010
Louisiana Total, All Occupations 1,841,660 1,952,610 110,950 6 219,050
Louisiana Life Scientists, All Other 170 180 10 5.9 10
Louisiana Social and Human Service Assistants 2,860 3,030 170 5.9 360
Louisiana Bakers 1,380 1,460 80 5.8 190
Louisiana Computer Occupations, All Other (SOC 2018) 4,490 4,750 260 5.8 360
Louisiana Database Administrators and Architects 520 550 30 5.8 40
Louisiana Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 5,880 6,220 340 5.8 590
Louisiana Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 41,000 43,360 2,360 5.8 5,750
Louisiana Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants 1,400 1,480 80 5.7 200
Louisiana School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,410 1,490 80 5.7 370
Louisiana Medical Assistants 8,520 9,000 480 5.6 1,060
Louisiana Miscellaneous First-Line Supervisors, Protective Service Workers 1,080 1,140 60 5.6 110
Louisiana Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,280 1,350 70 5.5 130
Louisiana Building Cleaning Workers, All Other 370 390 20 5.4 50
Louisiana Clergy 370 390 20 5.4 40
Louisiana Environmental Engineering Technicians 370 390 20 5.4 40
Louisiana Network and Computer Systems Administrators (SOC 2018) 2,030 2,140 110 5.4 150
Louisiana Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 3,690 3,890 200 5.4 440
Louisiana Property Appraisers and Assessors 740 780 40 5.4 60
Louisiana Food Preparation Workers 31,470 33,140 1,670 5.3 5,680
Louisiana Landscape Architects 190 200 10 5.3 10
Louisiana Mechanical Engineers 1,700 1,790 90 5.3 110
Louisiana Psychiatric Technicians 1,310 1,380 70 5.3 100
Louisiana Technical Writers 190 200 10 5.3 20
Louisiana Chemical Engineers 1,560 1,640 80 5.1 100
Louisiana Editors 390 410 20 5.1 40
Louisiana Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 3,950 4,150 200 5.1 550
Louisiana Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 200 210 10 5 10
Louisiana Engineers, All Other 5,590 5,870 280 5 390
Louisiana Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 20,670 21,700 1,030 5 2,410
Louisiana Pest Control Workers 1,600 1,680 80 5 230
Louisiana Compliance Officers 4,290 4,500 210 4.9 360
Louisiana Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1,640 1,720 80 4.9 130
Louisiana Parts Salespersons 4,490 4,710 220 4.9 570
Louisiana Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 420 440 20 4.8 40
Louisiana Compensation and Benefits Managers 210 220 10 4.8 20
Louisiana Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,460 1,530 70 4.8 160
Louisiana Sales and Related Workers, All Other 1,870 1,960 90 4.8 250
Louisiana Substitute Teachers, Short-Term 210 220 10 4.8 30
Louisiana Architectural and Engineering Managers 1,290 1,350 60 4.7 100
Louisiana Child, Family, and School Social Workers 430 450 20 4.7 40
Louisiana Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners 430 450 20 4.7 40
Louisiana Demonstrators and Product Promoters 650 680 30 4.6 120
Louisiana Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 4,640 4,850 210 4.5 510
Louisiana Education Administrators, All Other 220 230 10 4.5 20
Louisiana Real Estate Brokers 220 230 10 4.5 20
Louisiana Special Education Teachers, All Other 440 460 20 4.5 40
Louisiana Gas Plant Operators 470 490 20 4.3 50
Louisiana Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 1,640 1,710 70 4.3 210
Louisiana Pipelayers 470 490 20 4.3 50
Louisiana Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 2,590 2,700 110 4.2 250
Louisiana FirstLine Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers, Exc Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor (SOC 2018) 7,710 8,030 320 4.2 870
Louisiana Medical Equipment Repairers 480 500 20 4.2 50
Louisiana Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 240 250 10 4.2 20
Louisiana First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 9,190 9,570 380 4.1 950
Louisiana Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 1,690 1,760 70 4.1 240
Louisiana Cooks, Short Order 3,590 3,730 140 3.9 540
Louisiana Instructional Coordinators 4,160 4,320 160 3.8 410
Louisiana Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 820 850 30 3.7 90
Louisiana Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 1,400 1,450 50 3.6 110
Louisiana Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 560 580 20 3.6 60
Louisiana Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 3,070 3,180 110 3.6 300
Louisiana Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 3,040 3,150 110 3.6 390
Louisiana First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 22,550 23,350 800 3.5 2,480
Louisiana Librarians and Media Collections Specialists 2,540 2,630 90 3.5 250
Louisiana Psychiatric Aides (SOC 2018) 850 880 30 3.5 110
Louisiana Health Educators 580 600 20 3.4 60
Louisiana Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,160 1,200 40 3.4 150
Louisiana Barbers 300 310 10 3.3 30
Louisiana Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 600 620 20 3.3 80
Louisiana Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 8,910 9,200 290 3.3 1,200
Louisiana Dietetic Technicians 310 320 10 3.2 20
Louisiana Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 310 320 10 3.2 30
Louisiana Dental Laboratory Technicians 320 330 10 3.1 40
Louisiana Nursing Assistants (SOC 2018) 20,890 21,520 630 3 2,620
Louisiana Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,370 1,410 40 2.9 130
Louisiana Interior Designers 350 360 10 2.9 30
Louisiana Tree Trimmers and Pruners 340 350 10 2.9 50
Louisiana Budget Analysts 360 370 10 2.8 30
Louisiana Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, & Healthcare Practitioners, AO 2,500 2,570 70 2.8 190
Louisiana Healthcare Social Workers 1,800 1,850 50 2.8 170
Louisiana Logging Equipment Operators 1,420 1,460 40 2.8 220
Louisiana Tire Repairers and Changers 1,430 1,470 40 2.8 170
Louisiana Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 22,880 23,500 620 2.7 3,140
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