Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

Use this page to sort, search, filter, and export long term projections. To sort the data select the header of the column to sort. Data can be filtered by entering a specific state name, or occupational title. Use "Double Quotes" to search for an exact term. If the table below is empty when a particular state is entered, that state has not yet submitted projections. If a particular occupation does not show up this means there is no publicly available projection for that occupation in the area specified.

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
North Carolina Orthotists and Prosthetists 350 440 90 25.7 40
North Carolina Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 1,300 1,630 330 25.4 290
North Carolina Manicurists and Pedicurists 1,140 1,430 290 25.4 160
North Carolina Etchers and Engravers 40 50 10 25 10
North Carolina Financial Managers 17,700 22,060 4,360 24.6 1,840
North Carolina Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 12,570 15,660 3,090 24.6 1,600
North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapists 450 560 110 24.4 60
North Carolina Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 3,490 4,340 850 24.4 490
North Carolina Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 4,730 5,880 1,150 24.3 960
North Carolina Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 3,860 4,790 930 24.1 400
North Carolina Computer and Information Systems Managers 19,210 23,820 4,610 24 2,030
North Carolina Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 31,330 38,840 7,510 24 3,290
North Carolina Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 9,370 11,610 2,240 23.9 1,190
North Carolina Technical Writers 2,340 2,900 560 23.9 290
North Carolina Waiters and Waitresses 69,260 85,800 16,540 23.9 16,600
North Carolina Athletic Trainers 1,010 1,250 240 23.8 100
North Carolina First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 34,030 42,140 8,110 23.8 6,390
North Carolina Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 1,150 1,420 270 23.5 160
North Carolina Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (SOC 2018) 2,920 3,600 680 23.3 440
North Carolina Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 2,370 2,920 550 23.2 240
North Carolina Driver/Sales Workers 19,760 24,340 4,580 23.2 2,860
North Carolina Community Health Workers 840 1,030 190 22.6 120
North Carolina First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service & Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Exc Gambling Services 6,210 7,600 1,390 22.4 870
North Carolina Coaches and Scouts 6,910 8,450 1,540 22.3 1,210
North Carolina Concierges 450 550 100 22.2 70
North Carolina Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 270 330 60 22.2 40
North Carolina Veterinarians 3,570 4,360 790 22.1 200
North Carolina Dishwashers 11,930 14,560 2,630 22 2,370
North Carolina Interpreters and Translators 3,560 4,340 780 21.9 450
North Carolina Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 25,540 31,050 5,510 21.6 3,570
North Carolina Miscellaneous Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers 330 400 70 21.2 40
North Carolina Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 15,320 18,570 3,250 21.2 2,010
North Carolina Media and Communication Workers, All Other 380 460 80 21.1 50
North Carolina Physical Therapists 6,790 8,220 1,430 21.1 450
North Carolina Forensic Science Technicians 440 530 90 20.5 70
North Carolina Riggers 440 530 90 20.5 60
North Carolina Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 1,180 1,420 240 20.3 170
North Carolina Crossing Guards 990 1,190 200 20.2 240
North Carolina Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles 1,100 1,320 220 20 120
North Carolina Sociologists 50 60 10 20 10
North Carolina Personal Financial Advisors 10,310 12,360 2,050 19.9 1,020
North Carolina Aircraft Service Attendants and Transportation Workers, All Other 760 910 150 19.7 130
North Carolina Fast Food and Counter Workers 111,240 133,140 21,900 19.7 26,950
North Carolina Physicists 360 430 70 19.4 30
North Carolina Electrical and Electronics Drafters 780 930 150 19.2 100
North Carolina Medical Assistants 19,600 23,370 3,770 19.2 2,860
North Carolina Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 2,240 2,670 430 19.2 270
North Carolina Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 2,190 2,610 420 19.2 280
North Carolina Film and Video Editors 420 500 80 19 50
North Carolina Industrial Engineers 9,120 10,850 1,730 19 790
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