Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Mississippi Pediatricians, General (SOC 2018) 110 130 20 18.2 10
Mississippi Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 770 910 140 18.2 150
Mississippi Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 1,620 1,910 290 17.9 260
Mississippi Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 450 530 80 17.8 40
Mississippi Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 680 800 120 17.6 60
Mississippi Parking Lot Attendants 340 400 60 17.6 60
Mississippi Urban and Regional Planners 170 200 30 17.6 20
Mississippi Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals 2,140 2,510 370 17.3 400
Mississippi Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 1,960 2,300 340 17.3 230
Mississippi Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 290 340 50 17.2 30
Mississippi Coaches and Scouts 1,750 2,050 300 17.1 290
Mississippi Tree Trimmers and Pruners 350 410 60 17.1 50
Mississippi Family Medicine Physicians 940 1,100 160 17 40
Mississippi Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 650 760 110 16.9 80
Mississippi Psychiatric Technicians 590 690 100 16.9 50
Mississippi Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 780 910 130 16.7 100
Mississippi Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners 60 70 10 16.7 10
Mississippi Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 60 70 10 16.7 10
Mississippi Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 60 70 10 16.7 10
Mississippi Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 60 70 10 16.7 10
Mississippi Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 60 70 10 16.7 10
Mississippi Miscellaneous First-Line Supervisors, Protective Service Workers 780 910 130 16.7 90
Mississippi Pharmacy Technicians 3,600 4,200 600 16.7 330
Mississippi Training and Development Managers 180 210 30 16.7 20
Mississippi Dietitians and Nutritionists 730 850 120 16.4 70
Mississippi Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 9,520 11,040 1,520 16 930
Mississippi Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 2,210 2,560 350 15.8 390
Mississippi Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 1,400 1,620 220 15.7 250
Mississippi Marriage and Family Therapists 130 150 20 15.4 10
Mississippi Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 590 680 90 15.3 100
Mississippi Social and Community Service Managers 1,240 1,430 190 15.3 130
Mississippi Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 460 530 70 15.2 30
Mississippi Production Workers, All Other 1,050 1,210 160 15.2 140
Mississippi Recreation Workers 1,790 2,060 270 15.1 320
Mississippi Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 400 460 60 15 40
Mississippi School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other 670 770 100 14.9 190
Mississippi Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 2,980 3,420 440 14.8 570
Mississippi Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 270 310 40 14.8 30
Mississippi Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 9,750 11,180 1,430 14.7 1,280
Mississippi Training and Development Specialists 1,910 2,190 280 14.7 220
Mississippi Driver/Sales Workers 3,790 4,340 550 14.5 500
Mississippi Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,040 1,190 150 14.4 120
Mississippi Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (SOC 2018) 210 240 30 14.3 30
Mississippi Amusement and Recreation Attendants 1,470 1,680 210 14.3 350
Mississippi Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 70 80 10 14.3 10
Mississippi Bridge and Lock Tenders 70 80 10 14.3 10
Mississippi Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 140 160 20 14.3 20
Mississippi Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 140 160 20 14.3 20
Mississippi Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 210 240 30 14.3 30
Mississippi Health Educators 770 880 110 14.3 100
Mississippi Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 70 80 10 14.3 10
Mississippi Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 70 80 10 14.3 10
Mississippi Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 140 160 20 14.3 20
Mississippi Travel Agents 140 160 20 14.3 20
Mississippi Medical Secretaries 3,100 3,540 440 14.2 400
Mississippi Massage Therapists 290 330 40 13.8 40
Mississippi Nurse Anesthetists 290 330 40 13.8 20
Mississippi Agricultural Equipment Operators 440 500 60 13.6 80
Mississippi Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 660 750 90 13.6 70
Mississippi Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 220 250 30 13.6 30
Mississippi Skincare Specialists 220 250 30 13.6 30
Mississippi Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 2,370 2,690 320 13.5 260
Mississippi Registered Nurses 29,270 33,220 3,950 13.5 2,010
Mississippi Helpers--Production Workers 3,070 3,480 410 13.4 500
Mississippi Management Analysts 2,530 2,870 340 13.4 280
Mississippi Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 830 940 110 13.3 90
Mississippi Education Teachers, Postsecondary 690 780 90 13 80
Mississippi Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 230 260 30 13 20
Mississippi Tile and Marble Setters 230 260 30 13 20
Mississippi Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 310 350 40 12.9 50
Mississippi Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 8,650 9,770 1,120 12.9 1,330
Mississippi Substitute Teachers, Short-Term 4,200 4,740 540 12.9 560
Mississippi Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, & Healthcare Practitioners, AO 470 530 60 12.8 40
Mississippi Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 29,420 33,190 3,770 12.8 4,470
Mississippi Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 80 90 10 12.5 10
Mississippi Drafters, All Other 80 90 10 12.5 10
Mississippi Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 80 90 10 12.5 10
Mississippi Psychiatrists (SOC 2018) 80 90 10 12.5 0
Mississippi Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 480 540 60 12.5 50
Mississippi Cooks, Fast Food 12,480 14,020 1,540 12.3 2,070
Mississippi Machine Feeders and Offbearers 570 640 70 12.3 90
Mississippi Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 3,440 3,860 420 12.2 300
Mississippi Public Relations and Fundraising Managers (SOC 2018) 410 460 50 12.2 40
Mississippi Industrial Engineers 1,940 2,170 230 11.9 150
Mississippi Legislators 170 190 20 11.8 20
Mississippi Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 10,230 11,440 1,210 11.8 1,110
Mississippi Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 7,200 8,040 840 11.7 1,180
Mississippi Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 1,040 1,160 120 11.5 120
Mississippi Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 350 390 40 11.4 50
Mississippi Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,420 1,580 160 11.3 120
Mississippi Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers 2,130 2,370 240 11.3 260
Mississippi Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,330 1,480 150 11.3 170
Mississippi Public Relations Specialists 3,030 3,370 340 11.2 330
Mississippi Aerospace Engineers 90 100 10 11.1 10
Mississippi Audiologists 90 100 10 11.1 10
Mississippi Farm and Home Management Advisors 90 100 10 11.1 10
Mississippi Insulation Workers, Mechanical 90 100 10 11.1 10
Mississippi Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 90 100 10 11.1 10
Mississippi Locksmiths and Safe Repairers 90 100 10 11.1 10
Mississippi Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 90 100 10 11.1 10
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