Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Alabama Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 850 970 120 14.1 240
Alabama Mechanical Engineers 3,940 4,490 550 14 300
Alabama Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 1,070 1,220 150 14 100
Alabama Transportation Inspectors 720 820 100 13.9 90
Alabama Industrial Production Managers 3,250 3,700 450 13.8 280
Alabama Photographers 1,040 1,180 140 13.5 110
Alabama Tour and Travel Guides 370 420 50 13.5 70
Alabama Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 12,380 14,040 1,660 13.4 1,690
Alabama Athletes and Sports Competitors 300 340 40 13.3 50
Alabama Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 150 170 20 13.3 20
Alabama Construction Managers 6,580 7,450 870 13.2 590
Alabama Nurse Anesthetists 1,510 1,710 200 13.2 100
Alabama Amusement and Recreation Attendants 3,060 3,460 400 13.1 720
Alabama Millwrights 1,450 1,640 190 13.1 150
Alabama Communications Equipment Operators, All Other 230 260 30 13 30
Alabama Dental Hygienists (SOC 2018) 3,570 4,030 460 12.9 280
Alabama Chemical Engineers 710 800 90 12.7 50
Alabama Dental Assistants 3,080 3,470 390 12.7 420
Alabama First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 14,900 16,770 1,870 12.6 1,730
Alabama Commercial Divers 80 90 10 12.5 10
Alabama Riggers 320 360 40 12.5 40
Alabama Stockers and Order Fillers 24,930 28,050 3,120 12.5 4,400
Alabama Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 10,790 12,130 1,340 12.4 1,340
Alabama Computer Occupations, All Other (SOC 2018) 2,690 3,020 330 12.3 240
Alabama Psychiatrists (SOC 2018) 410 460 50 12.2 20
Alabama First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service & Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Exc Gambling Services 2,570 2,880 310 12.1 320
Alabama Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 750 840 90 12 110
Alabama Community Health Workers 590 660 70 11.9 70
Alabama Electrical Engineers 4,500 5,030 530 11.8 360
Alabama Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (SOC 2018) 340 380 40 11.8 50
Alabama Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 7,540 8,430 890 11.8 960
Alabama Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 2,760 3,080 320 11.6 490
Alabama Medical Secretaries 6,020 6,720 700 11.6 750
Alabama Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 950 1,060 110 11.6 100
Alabama Coaches and Scouts 3,120 3,480 360 11.5 490
Alabama Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles 260 290 30 11.5 30
Alabama Dishwashers 3,610 4,020 410 11.4 650
Alabama Waiters and Waitresses 27,310 30,420 3,110 11.4 5,880
Alabama Barbers 530 590 60 11.3 60
Alabama Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 2,320 2,580 260 11.2 250
Alabama Civil Engineers 4,820 5,360 540 11.2 410
Alabama Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 3,480 3,870 390 11.2 410
Alabama Actuaries 90 100 10 11.1 10
Alabama Commercial and Industrial Designers 180 200 20 11.1 20
Alabama Etchers and Engravers 90 100 10 11.1 10
Alabama Film and Video Editors 90 100 10 11.1 10
Alabama Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders 90 100 10 11.1 10
Alabama Forensic Science Technicians 180 200 20 11.1 30
Alabama Mechanical Engineering Technicians 810 900 90 11.1 90
Alabama Opticians, Dispensing 990 1,100 110 11.1 90
Alabama Substitute Teachers, Short-Term 6,820 7,580 760 11.1 890
Alabama Tile and Marble Setters 360 400 40 11.1 40
Alabama Pharmacy Technicians 6,840 7,590 750 11 580
Alabama Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 10,960 12,150 1,190 10.9 1,350
Alabama Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 740 820 80 10.8 90
Alabama Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (SOC 2018) 4,110 4,550 440 10.7 320
Alabama Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 2,530 2,800 270 10.7 320
Alabama Construction Laborers 18,860 20,850 1,990 10.6 2,130
Alabama Electricians 10,990 12,160 1,170 10.6 1,300
Alabama Paralegals and Legal Assistants 4,250 4,700 450 10.6 520
Alabama Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 190 210 20 10.5 20
Alabama Medical Equipment Preparers 960 1,060 100 10.4 130
Alabama Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians 480 530 50 10.4 60
Alabama Musicians and Singers 3,940 4,350 410 10.4 520
Alabama Driver/Sales Workers 4,660 5,140 480 10.3 580
Alabama Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 580 640 60 10.3 60
Alabama Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 290 320 30 10.3 40
Alabama Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 390 430 40 10.3 100
Alabama Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 4,600 5,070 470 10.2 490
Alabama Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 490 540 50 10.2 90
Alabama Production Workers, All Other 3,340 3,680 340 10.2 410
Alabama Machinists 5,530 6,090 560 10.1 650
Alabama Structural Iron and Steel Workers 1,290 1,420 130 10.1 150
Alabama Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 100 110 10 10 10
Alabama Computer and Information Systems Managers 4,190 4,610 420 10 360
Alabama Continuous Mining Machine Operators 400 440 40 10 50
Alabama Cooks, All Other 100 110 10 10 20
Alabama Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,000 1,100 100 10 110
Alabama Fire Inspectors and Investigators 100 110 10 10 10
Alabama Glaziers 600 660 60 10 70
Alabama Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other 100 110 10 10 20
Alabama Health Educators 500 550 50 10 60
Alabama Material Moving Workers, All Other 100 110 10 10 10
Alabama Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 300 330 30 10 40
Alabama Dentists, General 1,520 1,670 150 9.9 60
Alabama Training and Development Specialists 2,730 3,000 270 9.9 290
Alabama Marketing Managers 1,330 1,460 130 9.8 130
Alabama Music Directors and Composers 1,330 1,460 130 9.8 170
Alabama Purchasing Managers 1,020 1,120 100 9.8 90
Alabama Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 620 680 60 9.7 50
Alabama Healthcare Social Workers 2,480 2,720 240 9.7 260
Alabama Plasterers and Stucco Masons 310 340 30 9.7 30
Alabama Human Resources Managers 1,570 1,720 150 9.6 150
Alabama Roofers 1,250 1,370 120 9.6 140
Alabama Chiropractors 420 460 40 9.5 10
Alabama Insulation Workers, Mechanical 210 230 20 9.5 20
Alabama Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12,060 13,210 1,150 9.5 1,070
Alabama Technical Writers 630 690 60 9.5 60
Alabama Tree Trimmers and Pruners 740 810 70 9.5 110
Alabama Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 950 1,040 90 9.5 100
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