Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Massachusetts Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 850 930 80 9.4 90
Massachusetts Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 2,140 2,340 200 9.3 240
Massachusetts Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 3,130 3,420 290 9.3 390
Massachusetts Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 330 360 30 9.1 40
Massachusetts First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 37,240 40,630 3,390 9.1 4,160
Massachusetts Loan Officers 6,180 6,740 560 9.1 550
Massachusetts Slaughterers and Meat Packers 110 120 10 9.1 20
Massachusetts Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 41,460 45,180 3,720 9 5,120
Massachusetts Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 780 850 70 9 80
Massachusetts Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 2,580 2,810 230 8.9 270
Massachusetts Business Teachers, Postsecondary 2,940 3,200 260 8.8 310
Massachusetts Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 14,820 16,130 1,310 8.8 560
Massachusetts Dietetic Technicians 690 750 60 8.7 60
Massachusetts English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 2,060 2,240 180 8.7 210
Massachusetts Tool and Die Makers 1,030 1,120 90 8.7 120
Massachusetts Aerospace Engineers 700 760 60 8.6 50
Massachusetts Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 350 380 30 8.6 40
Massachusetts Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 5,710 6,200 490 8.6 590
Massachusetts Acupuncturists and Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other 1,170 1,270 100 8.5 80
Massachusetts Crossing Guards 1,290 1,400 110 8.5 280
Massachusetts Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,070 1,160 90 8.4 110
Massachusetts Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary 3,220 3,490 270 8.4 330
Massachusetts Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 120 130 10 8.3 10
Massachusetts Pipelayers 120 130 10 8.3 10
Massachusetts Information and Record Clerks, All Other 1,590 1,720 130 8.2 190
Massachusetts Insurance Sales Agents 9,400 10,160 760 8.1 950
Massachusetts Legislators 620 670 50 8.1 50
Massachusetts Floral Designers 880 950 70 8 90
Massachusetts Power Plant Operators 380 410 30 7.9 40
Massachusetts Pharmacists 7,400 7,980 580 7.8 350
Massachusetts Property Appraisers and Assessors 1,530 1,650 120 7.8 130
Massachusetts Firefighters 11,930 12,850 920 7.7 1,000
Massachusetts First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 2,870 3,090 220 7.7 210
Massachusetts Office Clerks, General 49,180 52,950 3,770 7.7 6,190
Massachusetts Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 130 140 10 7.7 20
Massachusetts Urban and Regional Planners 1,170 1,260 90 7.7 110
Massachusetts Mechanical Drafters 1,320 1,420 100 7.6 140
Massachusetts Residential Advisors 5,230 5,630 400 7.6 800
Massachusetts Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 270 290 20 7.4 30
Massachusetts Recreational Therapists 410 440 30 7.3 40
Massachusetts Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 13,660 14,650 990 7.2 1,480
Massachusetts Family Medicine Physicians 3,320 3,560 240 7.2 120
Massachusetts Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 2,510 2,690 180 7.2 300
Massachusetts Communications Equipment Operators, All Other 140 150 10 7.1 20
Massachusetts Customer Service Representatives 58,340 62,480 4,140 7.1 8,010
Massachusetts Highway Maintenance Workers 1,120 1,200 80 7.1 130
Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Aides 140 150 10 7.1 20
Massachusetts Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 420 450 30 7.1 40
Massachusetts Sociologists 140 150 10 7.1 20
Massachusetts First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 30,860 33,030 2,170 7 3,560
Massachusetts Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs 2,470 2,640 170 6.9 240
Massachusetts Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 17,350 18,530 1,180 6.8 1,480
Massachusetts Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 150 160 10 6.7 20
Massachusetts Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,800 1,920 120 6.7 200
Massachusetts Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 15,610 16,650 1,040 6.7 1,320
Massachusetts Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators 22,490 24,000 1,510 6.7 2,700
Massachusetts Podiatrists 150 160 10 6.7 10
Massachusetts Nursing Assistants (SOC 2018) 39,710 42,290 2,580 6.5 5,200
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Counselors 5,370 5,710 340 6.3 540
Massachusetts First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 4,680 4,970 290 6.2 330
Massachusetts Physical Scientists, All Other 330 350 20 6.1 30
Massachusetts Designers, All Other 170 180 10 5.9 20
Massachusetts Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2,050 2,170 120 5.9 210
Massachusetts Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program 1,770 1,870 100 5.6 140
Massachusetts Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 180 190 10 5.6 20
Massachusetts Helpers--Production Workers 1,990 2,100 110 5.5 300
Massachusetts Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators 2,840 2,990 150 5.3 330
Massachusetts Procurement Clerks 760 800 40 5.3 80
Massachusetts Transportation Security Screeners 1,140 1,200 60 5.3 110
Massachusetts Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 580 610 30 5.2 70
Massachusetts Construction and Building Inspectors 3,620 3,800 180 5 440
Massachusetts Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 400 420 20 5 40
Massachusetts Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,820 1,910 90 4.9 220
Massachusetts Psychologists, All Other 1,690 1,770 80 4.7 120
Massachusetts Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 220 230 10 4.5 20
Massachusetts First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 4,770 4,980 210 4.4 450
Massachusetts Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 13,120 13,700 580 4.4 1,340
Massachusetts Butchers and Meat Cutters 1,660 1,730 70 4.2 200
Massachusetts Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 240 250 10 4.2 30
Massachusetts Social Workers, All Other 490 510 20 4.1 50
Massachusetts Transportation Inspectors 740 770 30 4.1 80
Massachusetts Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 2,070 2,150 80 3.9 220
Massachusetts Obstetricians and Gynecologists (SOC 2018) 510 530 20 3.9 20
Massachusetts Semiconductor Processors 770 800 30 3.9 90
Massachusetts Bill and Account Collectors 2,880 2,990 110 3.8 330
Massachusetts Loan Interviewers and Clerks 4,000 4,150 150 3.8 370
Massachusetts Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 270 280 10 3.7 30
Massachusetts Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 270 280 10 3.7 20
Massachusetts Buyers and Purchasing Agents 10,900 11,290 390 3.6 1,130
Massachusetts Chief Executives 7,520 7,790 270 3.6 550
Massachusetts Detectives and Criminal Investigators 1,710 1,770 60 3.5 130
Massachusetts Print Binding and Finishing Workers 580 600 20 3.4 70
Massachusetts Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 310 320 10 3.2 30
Massachusetts Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 2,480 2,560 80 3.2 240
Massachusetts Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 1,320 1,360 40 3 140
Massachusetts Desktop Publishers 370 380 10 2.7 40
Massachusetts Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 1,140 1,170 30 2.6 120
Massachusetts Library Assistants, Clerical 2,450 2,510 60 2.4 390
Massachusetts Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 850 870 20 2.4 90
Massachusetts Anesthesiologists (SOC 2018) 570 580 10 1.8 20
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