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 Dental Laboratory Technicians 1,100 1,250 150 13.6 160
North Carolina Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas; and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 440 500 60 13.6 60
North Carolina Education Administrators, All Other 1,620 1,840 220 13.6 150
North Carolina Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,180 1,340 160 13.6 140
North Carolina Healthcare Social Workers 3,170 3,600 430 13.6 350
North Carolina Materials Engineers 440 500 60 13.6 30
North Carolina Residential Advisors 1,990 2,260 270 13.6 320
North Carolina Sales Engineers 2,140 2,430 290 13.6 260
North Carolina Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 3,390 3,850 460 13.6 450
North Carolina Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 2,300 2,610 310 13.5 290
North Carolina Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 37,640 42,740 5,100 13.5 5,830
North Carolina Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 4,560 5,170 610 13.4 700
North Carolina Atmospheric and Space Scientists 150 170 20 13.3 20
North Carolina Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 3,160 3,580 420 13.3 260
North Carolina Food Preparation Workers 20,810 23,570 2,760 13.3 4,060
North Carolina Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 4,740 5,370 630 13.3 530
North Carolina Dietitians and Nutritionists 2,340 2,650 310 13.2 200
North Carolina Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 4,400 4,980 580 13.2 510
North Carolina Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 65,090 73,650 8,560 13.2 8,400
North Carolina Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 14,690 16,630 1,940 13.2 1,780
North Carolina Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,980 2,240 260 13.1 220
North Carolina First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 2,520 2,850 330 13.1 210
North Carolina Fundraisers 3,050 3,450 400 13.1 350
North Carolina Human Resources Managers 4,110 4,650 540 13.1 400
North Carolina Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 1,370 1,550 180 13.1 170
North Carolina Accountants and Auditors 38,930 43,990 5,060 13 4,120
North Carolina Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 3,320 3,750 430 13 370
North Carolina Fence Erectors 460 520 60 13 60
North Carolina Public Relations and Fundraising Managers (SOC 2018) 1,000 1,130 130 13 100
North Carolina Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 2,990 3,380 390 13 380
North Carolina Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 3,730 4,210 480 12.9 550
North Carolina Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 10,360 11,690 1,330 12.8 1,660
North Carolina Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other 11,860 13,380 1,520 12.8 1,090
North Carolina Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 1,250 1,410 160 12.8 180
North Carolina Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 32,570 36,750 4,180 12.8 4,190
North Carolina Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 12,020 13,560 1,540 12.8 1,500
North Carolina Computer Network Support Specialists (SOC 2018) 5,280 5,950 670 12.7 470
North Carolina Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 2018) 21,290 23,990 2,700 12.7 1,830
North Carolina Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 2,520 2,840 320 12.7 250
North Carolina Medical Equipment Preparers 2,130 2,400 270 12.7 300
North Carolina Roofers 3,790 4,270 480 12.7 430
North Carolina Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 32,520 36,660 4,140 12.7 4,320
North Carolina Administrative Services and Facilities Managers (SOC 2018) 4,120 4,640 520 12.6 400
North Carolina Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 950 1,070 120 12.6 120
North Carolina Health Educators 1,030 1,160 130 12.6 120
North Carolina Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 15,630 17,600 1,970 12.6 1,760
North Carolina Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 1,110 1,250 140 12.6 150
North Carolina Animal Scientists 160 180 20 12.5 20
North Carolina Broadcast Technicians 480 540 60 12.5 60
North Carolina Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 400 450 50 12.5 50
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