Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Sort ascending Change %Change Avg. Annl Openings
Louisiana Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 1,660 1,890 230 13.9 310
Louisiana Surgical Technologists 1,870 1,880 10 0.5 130
Louisiana First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 1,710 1,860 150 8.8 130
Louisiana Graphic Designers 1,740 1,860 120 6.9 170
Louisiana Coaches and Scouts 1,600 1,850 250 15.6 260
Louisiana Healthcare Social Workers 1,800 1,850 50 2.8 170
Louisiana Physical Therapist Assistants 1,480 1,830 350 23.6 230
Louisiana Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 2,160 1,790 -370 -17.1 160
Louisiana Computer Programmers (SOC 2018) 1,950 1,790 -160 -8.2 110
Louisiana Mechanical Engineers 1,700 1,790 90 5.3 110
Louisiana Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 1,690 1,760 70 4.1 240
Louisiana Library Technicians 1,800 1,750 -50 -2.8 250
Louisiana Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1,640 1,720 80 4.9 130
Louisiana Food Processing Workers, All Other 1,770 1,720 -50 -2.8 170
Louisiana Sheet Metal Workers 1,550 1,720 170 11 170
Louisiana Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 1,640 1,710 70 4.3 210
Louisiana Bill and Account Collectors 1,860 1,700 -160 -8.6 180
Louisiana Social and Community Service Managers 1,660 1,690 30 1.8 140
Louisiana Millwrights 1,510 1,680 170 11.3 150
Louisiana Pest Control Workers 1,600 1,680 80 5 230
Louisiana Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 980 1,680 700 71.4 370
Louisiana Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,420 1,670 250 17.6 350
Louisiana Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 1,480 1,670 190 12.8 130
Louisiana Chemical Engineers 1,560 1,640 80 5.1 100
Louisiana Chefs and Head Cooks 1,360 1,630 270 19.9 220
Louisiana Speech-Language Pathologists 1,320 1,610 290 22 110
Louisiana Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,490 1,600 110 7.4 140
Louisiana Human Resources Managers 1,460 1,600 140 9.6 130
Louisiana Butchers and Meat Cutters 1,710 1,560 -150 -8.8 170
Louisiana Insulation Workers, Mechanical 1,350 1,560 210 15.6 160
Louisiana Personal Financial Advisors 1,510 1,550 40 2.6 110
Louisiana Photographers 1,440 1,550 110 7.6 150
Louisiana Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,460 1,550 90 6.2 120
Louisiana Industrial Engineers 1,410 1,530 120 8.5 100
Louisiana Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,460 1,530 70 4.8 160
Louisiana First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 1,480 1,510 30 2 160
Louisiana Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (SOC 2018) 1,380 1,500 120 8.7 110
Louisiana School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,410 1,490 80 5.7 370
Louisiana Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants 1,400 1,480 80 5.7 200
Louisiana Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 1,320 1,480 160 12.1 140
Louisiana Drafters, All Other 1,560 1,470 -90 -5.8 130
Louisiana Tire Repairers and Changers 1,430 1,470 40 2.8 170
Louisiana Bakers 1,380 1,460 80 5.8 190
Louisiana Logging Equipment Operators 1,420 1,460 40 2.8 220
Louisiana Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 1,400 1,450 50 3.6 110
Louisiana Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 1,520 1,450 -70 -4.6 130
Louisiana Logisticians 1,120 1,450 330 29.5 140
Louisiana Residential Advisors 1,430 1,450 20 1.4 200
Louisiana Structural Iron and Steel Workers 1,260 1,450 190 15.1 160
Louisiana Aircraft Service Attendants and Transportation Workers, All Other 1,160 1,430 270 23.3 200
Louisiana Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,370 1,410 40 2.9 130
Louisiana Petroleum Engineers 1,220 1,410 190 15.6 100
Louisiana Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 1,500 1,410 -90 -6 140
Louisiana Physician Assistants 1,180 1,400 220 18.6 90
Louisiana Psychiatric Technicians 1,310 1,380 70 5.3 100
Louisiana Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (SOC 2018) 1,370 1,370 0 0 160
Louisiana Architectural and Engineering Managers 1,290 1,350 60 4.7 100
Louisiana Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,280 1,350 70 5.5 130
Louisiana Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 1,360 1,340 -20 -1.5 140
Louisiana Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 1,010 1,340 330 32.7 160
Louisiana Data Entry Keyers 2,130 1,330 -800 -37.6 110
Louisiana Computer Network Support Specialists (SOC 2018) 1,210 1,320 110 9.1 100
Louisiana Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 1,290 1,320 30 2.3 120
Louisiana First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers 1,360 1,320 -40 -2.9 100
Louisiana Plant and System Operators, All Other 1,110 1,320 210 18.9 140
Louisiana Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,280 1,310 30 2.3 90
Louisiana Construction and Building Inspectors 1,310 1,310 0 0 150
Louisiana Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,390 1,310 -80 -5.8 140
Louisiana Parking Lot Attendants 1,120 1,290 170 15.2 200
Louisiana Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 1,150 1,260 110 9.6 100
Louisiana Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,660 1,250 -410 -24.7 120
Louisiana Producers and Directors 940 1,240 300 31.9 120
Louisiana Boilermakers 1,160 1,230 70 6 110
Louisiana Special Education Teachers, Middle School (SOC 2018) 1,210 1,230 20 1.7 90
Louisiana Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,160 1,200 40 3.4 150
Louisiana Helpers--Carpenters 1,110 1,190 80 7.2 140
Louisiana Opticians, Dispensing 1,120 1,190 70 6.3 90
Louisiana Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 1,160 1,190 30 2.6 100
Louisiana Advertising Sales Agents 1,070 1,150 80 7.5 150
Louisiana Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 1,160 1,150 -10 -0.9 140
Louisiana Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 1,060 1,140 80 7.5 130
Louisiana Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 1,030 1,140 110 10.7 100
Louisiana Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 1,070 1,140 70 6.5 110
Louisiana Highway Maintenance Workers 1,000 1,140 140 14 120
Louisiana Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 1,310 1,140 -170 -13 130
Louisiana Miscellaneous First-Line Supervisors, Protective Service Workers 1,080 1,140 60 5.6 110
Louisiana Veterinarians 980 1,140 160 16.3 50
Louisiana Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 950 1,130 180 18.9 110
Louisiana Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 1,000 1,110 110 11 110
Louisiana Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 1,070 1,090 20 1.9 90
Louisiana Tax Preparers 1,080 1,090 10 0.9 120
Louisiana Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 920 1,080 160 17.4 260
Louisiana Massage Therapists 880 1,080 200 22.7 130
Louisiana Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 950 1,060 110 11.6 110
Louisiana Public Relations Specialists 950 1,050 100 10.5 100
Louisiana File Clerks 1,230 1,040 -190 -15.4 110
Louisiana Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 1,060 1,030 -30 -2.8 100
Louisiana Insurance Underwriters 1,110 1,030 -80 -7.2 70
Louisiana Meter Readers, Utilities 1,080 1,020 -60 -5.6 70
Louisiana Orderlies (SOC 2018) 1,010 1,020 10 1 120
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