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
Washington Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 4,070 4,630 560 13.8 860
Washington Biological Scientists, All Other 1,530 1,740 210 13.7 180
Washington Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 9,210 10,470 1,260 13.7 1,240
Washington Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (SOC 2018) 440 500 60 13.6 70
Washington Atmospheric and Space Scientists 220 250 30 13.6 30
Washington Cost Estimators 6,410 7,280 870 13.6 780
Washington Nursing Assistants (SOC 2018) 35,840 40,700 4,860 13.6 5,520
Washington Pediatricians, General (SOC 2018) 810 920 110 13.6 50
Washington Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 1,980 2,250 270 13.6 240
Washington File Clerks 1,330 1,510 180 13.5 200
Washington First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 10,260 11,650 1,390 13.5 1,250
Washington Labor Relations Specialists 2,600 2,950 350 13.5 330
Washington Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (SOC 2018) 3,180 3,610 430 13.5 320
Washington School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other 4,970 5,640 670 13.5 1,460
Washington Sheet Metal Workers 4,230 4,800 570 13.5 530
Washington Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 8,640 9,800 1,160 13.4 1,520
Washington First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 35,130 39,850 4,720 13.4 4,910
Washington Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 150 170 20 13.3 20
Washington Motorcycle Mechanics 450 510 60 13.3 70
Washington Chemists 1,740 1,970 230 13.2 210
Washington Compliance Officers 9,560 10,820 1,260 13.2 1,040
Washington Fashion Designers 840 950 110 13.1 100
Washington Chemical Engineers 540 610 70 13 50
Washington Medical Equipment Repairers 1,230 1,390 160 13 170
Washington Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 3,180 3,590 410 12.9 510
Washington Operations Research Analysts 2,940 3,320 380 12.9 280
Washington Microbiologists 470 530 60 12.8 50
Washington Underground Mining Machine Operators and Extraction Workers, All Other 390 440 50 12.8 60
Washington Family Medicine Physicians 1,340 1,510 170 12.7 70
Washington Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 160 180 20 12.5 20
Washington Cashiers 61,430 69,120 7,690 12.5 13,450
Washington Emergency Management Directors 160 180 20 12.5 20
Washington Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 1,200 1,350 150 12.5 160
Washington Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 80 90 10 12.5 10
Washington Tapers 3,330 3,740 410 12.3 370
Washington Conveyor Operators and Tenders 900 1,010 110 12.2 140
Washington Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians 750 840 90 12 110
Washington Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 7,560 8,470 910 12 1,040
Washington Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 14,280 15,980 1,700 11.9 1,840
Washington Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 1,090 1,220 130 11.9 160
Washington Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 170 190 20 11.8 20
Washington Chemical Technicians 1,100 1,230 130 11.8 150
Washington Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics 680 760 80 11.8 100
Washington Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 1,360 1,520 160 11.8 220
Washington Administrative Services and Facilities Managers (SOC 2018) 4,950 5,530 580 11.7 530
Washington Health Educators 1,540 1,720 180 11.7 200
Washington Librarians and Media Collections Specialists 5,400 6,030 630 11.7 660
Washington Parking Enforcement Workers 260 290 30 11.5 30
Washington Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 37,070 41,210 4,140 11.2 5,150
Washington Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 7,940 8,830 890 11.2 940
Washington Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 5,620 6,250 630 11.2 1,050
Washington Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 90 100 10 11.1 10
Washington Musicians and Singers 4,220 4,690 470 11.1 610
Washington Proofreaders and Copy Markers 90 100 10 11.1 10
Washington Rail Transportation Workers, All Other 90 100 10 11.1 10
Washington Counter and Rental Clerks 13,470 14,950 1,480 11 1,910
Washington Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 1,360 1,510 150 11 200
Washington Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 2,750 3,050 300 10.9 350
Washington Butchers and Meat Cutters 4,090 4,530 440 10.8 580
Washington Environmental Engineers 2,040 2,260 220 10.8 200
Washington First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 12,730 14,080 1,350 10.6 1,460
Washington Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 1,600 1,770 170 10.6 250
Washington Industrial Machinery Mechanics 8,940 9,890 950 10.6 980
Washington Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 380 420 40 10.5 40
Washington Drafters, All Other 380 420 40 10.5 50
Washington Lawyers 17,920 19,810 1,890 10.5 1,250
Washington Orthotists and Prosthetists 190 210 20 10.5 20
Washington Designers, All Other 2,400 2,650 250 10.4 280
Washington Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 4,410 4,870 460 10.4 520
Washington Information and Record Clerks, All Other 3,590 3,960 370 10.3 480
Washington Rehabilitation Counselors 4,650 5,130 480 10.3 550
Washington First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 2,250 2,480 230 10.2 200
Washington Material Moving Workers, All Other 880 970 90 10.2 130
Washington Food Batchmakers 5,060 5,570 510 10.1 750
Washington First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 2,610 2,870 260 10 230
Washington Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 100 110 10 10 10
Washington Clergy 5,650 6,210 560 9.9 700
Washington Music Directors and Composers 1,110 1,220 110 9.9 160
Washington Obstetricians and Gynecologists (SOC 2018) 410 450 40 9.8 20
Washington Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs 310 340 30 9.7 40
Washington Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 730 800 70 9.6 90
Washington Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 4,570 5,010 440 9.6 620
Washington Bailiffs 210 230 20 9.5 20
Washington Legal Support Workers, All Other 950 1,040 90 9.5 110
Washington Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 2,440 2,670 230 9.4 280
Washington Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 430 470 40 9.3 40
Washington Slaughterers and Meat Packers 980 1,070 90 9.2 130
Washington Animal Control Workers 220 240 20 9.1 20
Washington Commercial Divers 110 120 10 9.1 10
Washington Desktop Publishers 110 120 10 9.1 10
Washington Directors, Religious Activities and Education 3,200 3,490 290 9.1 440
Washington Religious Workers, All Other 1,430 1,560 130 9.1 220
Washington Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 38,010 41,420 3,410 9 5,020
Washington Credit Counselors 340 370 30 8.8 30
Washington Floral Designers 1,360 1,480 120 8.8 150
Washington Home Appliance Repairers 570 620 50 8.8 70
Washington Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 230 250 20 8.7 30
Washington Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 3,260 3,540 280 8.6 400
Washington Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 1,520 1,650 130 8.6 170
Washington Judicial Law Clerks 590 640 50 8.5 50
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