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 Sort ascending Change %Change Avg. Annl Openings
North Carolina Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 1,550 1,430 -120 -7.7 140
North Carolina Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 1,150 1,420 270 23.5 160
North Carolina Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 1,180 1,420 240 20.3 170
North Carolina Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 1,250 1,410 160 12.8 180
North Carolina Medical Transcriptionists 1,390 1,410 20 1.4 190
North Carolina Budget Analysts 1,300 1,400 100 7.7 110
North Carolina Helpers--Carpenters 1,310 1,400 90 6.9 170
North Carolina Acupuncturists and Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other 1,330 1,390 60 4.5 90
North Carolina File Clerks 1,530 1,390 -140 -9.2 160
North Carolina News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 1,350 1,390 40 3 150
North Carolina Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 1,470 1,390 -80 -5.4 150
North Carolina Tile and Marble Setters 1,180 1,390 210 17.8 130
North Carolina Transportation Security Screeners 1,370 1,370 0 0 120
North Carolina Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 1,180 1,360 180 15.3 140
North Carolina Optometrists 1,210 1,350 140 11.6 50
North Carolina Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining 1,230 1,340 110 8.9 160
North Carolina Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 1,180 1,340 160 13.6 140
North Carolina First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers 1,330 1,330 0 0 110
North Carolina School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other 1,150 1,330 180 15.7 330
North Carolina Art Directors 1,300 1,320 20 1.5 130
North Carolina Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles 1,100 1,320 220 20 120
North Carolina Procurement Clerks 1,370 1,320 -50 -3.6 120
North Carolina Social Workers, All Other 1,270 1,320 50 3.9 120
North Carolina Tool and Die Makers 1,240 1,310 70 5.6 130
North Carolina Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 1,000 1,280 280 28 140
North Carolina Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 1,140 1,280 140 12.3 100
North Carolina Insulation Workers, Mechanical 1,110 1,280 170 15.3 130
North Carolina Athletic Trainers 1,010 1,250 240 23.8 100
North Carolina Dental Laboratory Technicians 1,100 1,250 150 13.6 160
North Carolina Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 1,110 1,250 140 12.6 150
North Carolina Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other 1,430 1,230 -200 -14 140
North Carolina Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 1,150 1,210 60 5.2 120
North Carolina Crossing Guards 990 1,190 200 20.2 240
North Carolina Chemical Engineers 1,000 1,160 160 16 80
North Carolina Health Educators 1,030 1,160 130 12.6 120
North Carolina Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 1,040 1,140 100 9.6 110
North Carolina Public Relations and Fundraising Managers (SOC 2018) 1,000 1,130 130 13 100
North Carolina Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 960 1,120 160 16.7 150
North Carolina Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 980 1,120 140 14.3 90
North Carolina Crane and Tower Operators 1,000 1,110 110 11 120
North Carolina Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1,080 1,110 30 2.8 130
North Carolina Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 1,010 1,090 80 7.9 100
North Carolina Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 1,090 1,090 0 0 110
North Carolina Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 1,020 1,090 70 6.9 100
North Carolina Orderlies (SOC 2018) 970 1,080 110 11.3 140
North Carolina Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers 950 1,070 120 12.6 120
North Carolina Commercial and Industrial Designers 960 1,070 110 11.5 100
North Carolina Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 990 1,070 80 8.1 100
North Carolina Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 930 1,070 140 15.1 130
North Carolina Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 1,340 1,060 -280 -20.9 100
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