Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
New Jersey Surveyors 1,270 1,370 100 7.9 120
New Jersey Business Teachers, Postsecondary 2,950 3,180 230 7.8 300
New Jersey Chemical Engineers 1,150 1,240 90 7.8 80
New Jersey Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders 640 690 50 7.8 80
New Jersey Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 130 140 10 7.7 10
New Jersey Fire Inspectors and Investigators 1,690 1,820 130 7.7 190
New Jersey First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 130 140 10 7.7 20
New Jersey Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 130 140 10 7.7 10
New Jersey Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 780 840 60 7.7 90
New Jersey Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (SOC 2018) 390 420 30 7.7 30
New Jersey Clergy 1,840 1,980 140 7.6 200
New Jersey Database Administrators and Architects 4,750 5,110 360 7.6 390
New Jersey Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 17,090 18,390 1,300 7.6 620
New Jersey Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 660 710 50 7.6 70
New Jersey Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 930 1,000 70 7.5 70
New Jersey Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2,660 2,860 200 7.5 270
New Jersey Electrical and Electronics Drafters 400 430 30 7.5 40
New Jersey News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 1,060 1,140 80 7.5 130
New Jersey Civil Engineering Technicians 1,210 1,300 90 7.4 120
New Jersey Writers and Authors 4,200 4,510 310 7.4 440
New Jersey Advertising and Promotions Managers 410 440 30 7.3 40
New Jersey Carpenters 18,700 20,070 1,370 7.3 1,910
New Jersey Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 2,890 3,100 210 7.3 210
New Jersey Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 6,450 6,920 470 7.3 790
New Jersey Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 38,180 40,960 2,780 7.3 4,120
New Jersey Special Education Teachers, Preschool 820 880 60 7.3 70
New Jersey Financial Clerks, All Other 1,250 1,340 90 7.2 140
New Jersey Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 990 1,060 70 7.1 80
New Jersey Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (SOC 2018) 560 600 40 7.1 70
New Jersey Industrial Production Managers 5,390 5,770 380 7.1 410
New Jersey Recreational Therapists 420 450 30 7.1 40
New Jersey Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 980 1,050 70 7.1 110
New Jersey Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 430 460 30 7 50
New Jersey Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 2,420 2,590 170 7 250
New Jersey Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 430 460 30 7 50
New Jersey Podiatrists 430 460 30 7 30
New Jersey Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 570 610 40 7 70
New Jersey Purchasing Managers 2,280 2,440 160 7 200
New Jersey Real Estate Sales Agents 4,970 5,320 350 7 480
New Jersey Retail Salespersons 105,150 112,550 7,400 7 15,820
New Jersey Surveying and Mapping Technicians 430 460 30 7 60
New Jersey Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 290 310 20 6.9 30
New Jersey Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 3,040 3,250 210 6.9 360
New Jersey Environmental Engineers 1,450 1,550 100 6.9 120
New Jersey Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 2,750 2,940 190 6.9 290
New Jersey Upholsterers 290 310 20 6.9 30
New Jersey Helpers--Electricians 1,330 1,420 90 6.8 170
New Jersey Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 31,270 33,390 2,120 6.8 2,380
New Jersey Architectural and Engineering Managers 4,620 4,930 310 6.7 360
New Jersey Art Directors 3,290 3,510 220 6.7 360
New Jersey Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners 150 160 10 6.7 20
New Jersey Dentists, All Other Specialists 150 160 10 6.7 10
New Jersey Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 9,670 10,320 650 6.7 780
New Jersey Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining 1,040 1,110 70 6.7 130
New Jersey Hydrologists 150 160 10 6.7 20
New Jersey Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 5,410 5,770 360 6.7 590
New Jersey Life Scientists, All Other 450 480 30 6.7 40
New Jersey Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 150 160 10 6.7 10
New Jersey Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 890 950 60 6.7 100
New Jersey Billing and Posting Clerks 16,940 18,050 1,110 6.6 1,900
New Jersey Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 56,380 60,120 3,740 6.6 5,700
New Jersey Etchers and Engravers 310 330 20 6.5 40
New Jersey Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (SOC 2018) 6,020 6,410 390 6.5 490
New Jersey Stonemasons 460 490 30 6.5 50
New Jersey Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary 1,550 1,650 100 6.5 160
New Jersey Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 780 830 50 6.4 80
New Jersey Directors, Religious Activities and Education 470 500 30 6.4 60
New Jersey Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other 18,250 19,420 1,170 6.4 1,520
New Jersey Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 11,940 12,710 770 6.4 970
New Jersey Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 16,880 17,940 1,060 6.3 1,800
New Jersey Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 39,900 42,400 2,500 6.3 3,160
New Jersey Foundry Mold and Coremakers 320 340 20 6.3 40
New Jersey Librarians and Media Collections Specialists 3,970 4,220 250 6.3 410
New Jersey Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 27,050 28,750 1,700 6.3 2,140
New Jersey Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3,040 3,230 190 6.3 370
New Jersey Special Education Teachers, Middle School (SOC 2018) 7,300 7,760 460 6.3 590
New Jersey Biological Technicians 2,110 2,240 130 6.2 280
New Jersey Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other 62,930 66,860 3,930 6.2 5,080
New Jersey Religious Workers, All Other 1,450 1,540 90 6.2 200
New Jersey Acupuncturists and Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other 3,100 3,290 190 6.1 210
New Jersey Mechanical Engineers 5,230 5,550 320 6.1 350
New Jersey Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 4,880 5,180 300 6.1 550
New Jersey Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (SOC 2018) 510 540 30 5.9 70
New Jersey Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 170 180 10 5.9 20
New Jersey Counselors, All Other 2,370 2,510 140 5.9 240
New Jersey Emergency Management Directors 340 360 20 5.9 30
New Jersey Chemists 6,220 6,580 360 5.8 610
New Jersey Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 1,380 1,460 80 5.8 180
New Jersey Chemical Technicians 3,490 3,690 200 5.7 410
New Jersey Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (SOC 2018) 2,630 2,780 150 5.7 210
New Jersey Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 530 560 30 5.7 50
New Jersey Locomotive Engineers 710 750 40 5.6 70
New Jersey Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 1,440 1,520 80 5.6 160
New Jersey Sewing Machine Operators 3,030 3,200 170 5.6 370
New Jersey Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 1,260 1,330 70 5.6 180
New Jersey Computer Occupations, All Other (SOC 2018) 11,600 12,240 640 5.5 920
New Jersey Crossing Guards 5,960 6,290 330 5.5 1,240
New Jersey Urban and Regional Planners 550 580 30 5.5 50
New Jersey Anesthesiologists (SOC 2018) 1,110 1,170 60 5.4 40
New Jersey Home Appliance Repairers 1,120 1,180 60 5.4 120
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