Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Minnesota Driver/Sales Workers 9,680 11,040 1,360 14 1,260
Minnesota Recreation Workers 9,390 10,700 1,310 14 1,670
Minnesota Chiropractors 1,610 1,830 220 13.7 60
Minnesota Physical Therapists 4,440 5,050 610 13.7 250
Minnesota Recreational Therapists 730 830 100 13.7 70
Minnesota Chemical Engineers 220 250 30 13.6 20
Minnesota Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 2,460 2,790 330 13.4 300
Minnesota Musicians and Singers 2,300 2,600 300 13 310
Minnesota Nurse Midwives 230 260 30 13 20
Minnesota Veterinarians 1,840 2,080 240 13 90
Minnesota Maintenance Workers, Machinery 850 960 110 12.9 90
Minnesota Psychiatrists (SOC 2018) 470 530 60 12.8 20
Minnesota Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 3,260 3,670 410 12.6 380
Minnesota Forensic Science Technicians 160 180 20 12.5 20
Minnesota Fast Food and Counter Workers 66,580 74,860 8,280 12.4 15,160
Minnesota Healthcare Social Workers 4,550 5,110 560 12.3 500
Minnesota Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 730 820 90 12.3 130
Minnesota Medical Appliance Technicians 410 460 50 12.2 60
Minnesota Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 3,030 3,400 370 12.2 270
Minnesota Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers 4,410 4,950 540 12.2 580
Minnesota Nurse Anesthetists 1,320 1,480 160 12.1 90
Minnesota Construction Managers 8,280 9,270 990 12 720
Minnesota Cooks, Short Order 840 940 100 11.9 140
Minnesota Cooks, All Other 170 190 20 11.8 30
Minnesota Social and Community Service Managers 4,600 5,140 540 11.7 460
Minnesota Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 3,250 3,630 380 11.7 280
Minnesota Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 3,360 3,750 390 11.6 410
Minnesota Tile and Marble Setters 950 1,060 110 11.6 100
Minnesota Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles 350 390 40 11.4 40
Minnesota School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other 2,010 2,240 230 11.4 550
Minnesota Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program 800 890 90 11.3 70
Minnesota Industrial Engineers 10,300 11,450 1,150 11.2 790
Minnesota Photographers 2,050 2,280 230 11.2 220
Minnesota Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 90 100 10 11.1 10
Minnesota Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 90 100 10 11.1 10
Minnesota Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 720 800 80 11.1 60
Minnesota Management Analysts 20,540 22,820 2,280 11.1 2,170
Minnesota Occupational Therapists 2,870 3,190 320 11.1 200
Minnesota Plant and System Operators, All Other 90 100 10 11.1 10
Minnesota Substitute Teachers, Short-Term 3,800 4,220 420 11.1 500
Minnesota Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 990 1,100 110 11.1 180
Minnesota Education Administrators, All Other 840 930 90 10.7 70
Minnesota Paralegals and Legal Assistants 5,510 6,100 590 10.7 680
Minnesota Child, Family, and School Social Workers 8,640 9,560 920 10.6 920
Minnesota Psychiatric Technicians 1,410 1,560 150 10.6 120
Minnesota Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers 190 210 20 10.5 20
Minnesota Social and Human Service Assistants 12,530 13,850 1,320 10.5 1,650
Minnesota Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 960 1,060 100 10.4 80
Minnesota Exercise Physiologists 300 330 30 10 30
Minnesota Physical Therapist Aides 300 330 30 10 40
Minnesota Private Detectives and Investigators 700 770 70 10 70
Minnesota Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 100 110 10 10 10
Minnesota Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 710 780 70 9.9 90
Minnesota Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 630 690 60 9.5 80
Minnesota Transportation Inspectors 750 820 70 9.3 90
Minnesota Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,740 1,900 160 9.2 160
Minnesota Chemical Technicians 1,410 1,540 130 9.2 170
Minnesota Technical Writers 1,420 1,550 130 9.2 140
Minnesota Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 880 960 80 9.1 120
Minnesota Motorcycle Mechanics 330 360 30 9.1 40
Minnesota Special Education Teachers, Preschool 1,120 1,220 100 8.9 90
Minnesota Broadcast Technicians 340 370 30 8.8 40
Minnesota Financial Clerks, All Other 570 620 50 8.8 70
Minnesota Production Workers, All Other 6,160 6,700 540 8.8 750
Minnesota Dietetic Technicians 230 250 20 8.7 20
Minnesota Furniture Finishers 460 500 40 8.7 70
Minnesota Plasterers and Stucco Masons 230 250 20 8.7 20
Minnesota Advertising and Promotions Managers 350 380 30 8.6 40
Minnesota Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 2,700 2,930 230 8.5 290
Minnesota Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 4,350 4,720 370 8.5 450
Minnesota Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 590 640 50 8.5 60
Minnesota Music Directors and Composers 830 900 70 8.4 110
Minnesota Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 120 130 10 8.3 10
Minnesota Boilermakers 120 130 10 8.3 10
Minnesota Computer and Information Systems Managers 11,000 11,910 910 8.3 930
Minnesota Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 120 130 10 8.3 10
Minnesota Database Administrators and Architects 2,890 3,130 240 8.3 240
Minnesota Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 240 260 20 8.3 30
Minnesota Rock Splitters, Quarry 120 130 10 8.3 20
Minnesota Security Guards 10,750 11,640 890 8.3 1,550
Minnesota Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 850 920 70 8.2 90
Minnesota Civil Engineers 5,500 5,950 450 8.2 440
Minnesota Lawyers 13,520 14,630 1,110 8.2 760
Minnesota Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 2,210 2,390 180 8.1 220
Minnesota Electricians 10,250 11,080 830 8.1 1,180
Minnesota Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 370 400 30 8.1 50
Minnesota Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 500 540 40 8 50
Minnesota Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 2,640 2,850 210 8 270
Minnesota Fundraisers 2,030 2,190 160 7.9 220
Minnesota Human Resources Specialists 13,600 14,680 1,080 7.9 1,430
Minnesota Materials Engineers 380 410 30 7.9 30
Minnesota Training and Development Managers 1,260 1,360 100 7.9 120
Minnesota Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers 4,300 4,640 340 7.9 360
Minnesota Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 17,260 18,600 1,340 7.8 2,440
Minnesota Airfield Operations Specialists 130 140 10 7.7 10
Minnesota Concierges 520 560 40 7.7 70
Minnesota Residential Advisors 2,590 2,790 200 7.7 400
Minnesota Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9,610 10,350 740 7.7 1,120
Minnesota Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 2,890 3,110 220 7.6 340
Minnesota Religious Workers, All Other 920 990 70 7.6 130
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