Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Maine Medical Appliance Technicians 20 40 20 100 0
Maine Dental Laboratory Technicians 50 80 30 60 10
Maine Cooks, Restaurant 3,830 5,980 2,150 56.1 920
Maine Epidemiologists 20 30 10 50 0
Maine Nurse Practitioners 1,470 2,020 550 37.4 150
Maine Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,480 2,020 540 36.5 340
Maine Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 30 40 10 33.3 10
Maine Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 1,170 1,550 380 32.5 350
Maine Bartenders 2,390 3,130 740 31 530
Maine Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers 100 130 30 30 10
Maine Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 140 180 40 28.6 20
Maine Waiters and Waitresses 8,930 11,200 2,270 25.4 2,170
Maine Foundry Mold and Coremakers 40 50 10 25 10
Maine Occupational Therapy Assistants 160 200 40 25 30
Maine Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 40 50 10 25 10
Maine Chefs and Head Cooks 610 760 150 24.6 100
Maine First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 3,350 4,170 820 24.5 630
Maine Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 370 460 90 24.3 100
Maine Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other 290 360 70 24.1 30
Maine Medical and Health Services Managers 2,310 2,850 540 23.4 250
Maine Sailors and Marine Oilers 130 160 30 23.1 20
Maine Dishwashers 1,790 2,200 410 22.9 360
Maine Physician Assistants 890 1,090 200 22.5 70
Maine Logisticians 500 610 110 22 60
Maine Physical Therapist Assistants 320 390 70 21.9 50
Maine Audiologists 50 60 10 20 0
Maine Operations Research Analysts 350 420 70 20 30
Maine Physical Therapist Aides 50 60 10 20 10
Maine Statisticians 100 120 20 20 10
Maine Tour and Travel Guides 100 120 20 20 20
Maine Fast Food and Counter Workers 14,190 16,970 2,780 19.6 3,440
Maine Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 4,470 5,320 850 19 730
Maine Skincare Specialists 160 190 30 18.8 20
Maine Financial Examiners 270 320 50 18.5 30
Maine Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 380 450 70 18.4 50
Maine Actors 110 130 20 18.2 10
Maine Respiratory Therapists 500 590 90 18 40
Maine Speech-Language Pathologists 780 920 140 17.9 60
Maine Massage Therapists 570 670 100 17.5 80
Maine Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 230 270 40 17.4 30
Maine Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 1,600 1,870 270 16.9 290
Maine Chemical Engineers 60 70 10 16.7 0
Maine Etchers and Engravers 60 70 10 16.7 10
Maine Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 60 70 10 16.7 10
Maine Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (SOC 2018) 60 70 10 16.7 10
Maine Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 610 710 100 16.4 70
Maine Photographers 370 430 60 16.2 40
Maine Lodging Managers 820 950 130 15.9 110
Maine Manicurists and Pedicurists 190 220 30 15.8 20
Maine Animal Trainers 130 150 20 15.4 20
Maine Interpreters and Translators 260 300 40 15.4 30
Maine Food Service Managers 2,060 2,360 300 14.6 270
Maine Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 5,100 5,800 700 13.7 700
Maine Driver/Sales Workers 1,450 1,640 190 13.1 190
Maine Commercial Pilots 80 90 10 12.5 10
Maine Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 80 90 10 12.5 10
Maine Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 80 90 10 12.5 10
Maine Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 1,520 1,710 190 12.5 260
Maine Industrial Engineers 820 920 100 12.2 70
Maine Financial Managers 2,410 2,700 290 12 210
Maine Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 750 840 90 12 110
Maine Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 1,250 1,400 150 12 140
Maine Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 340 380 40 11.8 20
Maine Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 3,750 4,190 440 11.7 330
Maine Industrial Machinery Mechanics 1,670 1,860 190 11.4 170
Maine Actuaries 90 100 10 11.1 10
Maine Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 90 100 10 11.1 10
Maine Cooks, Short Order 720 800 80 11.1 120
Maine Counselors, All Other 90 100 10 11.1 10
Maine Craft Artists 90 100 10 11.1 10
Maine Multimedia Artists and Animators 180 200 20 11.1 20
Maine Urban and Regional Planners 90 100 10 11.1 10
Maine Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 650 720 70 10.8 110
Maine Bakers 1,220 1,350 130 10.7 180
Maine Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 390 430 40 10.3 30
Maine Art Directors 600 660 60 10 70
Maine Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (SOC 2018) 200 220 20 10 20
Maine Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders 100 110 10 10 10
Maine Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 100 110 10 10 10
Maine Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,920 2,110 190 9.9 250
Maine Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 310 340 30 9.7 40
Maine Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 520 570 50 9.6 80
Maine Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 1,880 2,060 180 9.6 230
Maine Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 320 350 30 9.4 40
Maine Phlebotomists 430 470 40 9.3 60
Maine Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 110 120 10 9.1 10
Maine Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 110 120 10 9.1 10
Maine Dietetic Technicians 110 120 10 9.1 10
Maine Medical Equipment Repairers 110 120 10 9.1 10
Maine Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 110 120 10 9.1 10
Maine Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,340 1,460 120 9 160
Maine Physical Therapists 1,250 1,360 110 8.8 60
Maine Veterinarians 680 740 60 8.8 30
Maine Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 230 250 20 8.7 20
Maine Management Analysts 1,960 2,130 170 8.7 200
Maine Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 240 260 20 8.3 50
Maine Coaches and Scouts 1,840 1,990 150 8.2 280
Maine Substitute Teachers, Short-Term 2,090 2,260 170 8.1 260
Maine Medical Assistants 4,110 4,430 320 7.8 530
Maine Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 130 140 10 7.7 10
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