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
West Virginia Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 240 280 40 16.7 20
West Virginia Rail Car Repairers 60 70 10 16.7 10
West Virginia Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 120 140 20 16.7 20
West Virginia Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 60 70 10 16.7 10
West Virginia Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 5,970 6,950 980 16.4 830
West Virginia Surgical Technologists 980 1,140 160 16.3 90
West Virginia Chefs and Head Cooks 310 360 50 16.1 50
West Virginia Financial Managers 1,890 2,190 300 15.9 180
West Virginia Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 190 220 30 15.8 20
West Virginia Millwrights 640 740 100 15.6 70
West Virginia Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 320 370 50 15.6 40
West Virginia Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 450 520 70 15.6 90
West Virginia Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 130 150 20 15.4 20
West Virginia Dietitians and Nutritionists 520 600 80 15.4 50
West Virginia Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 1,180 1,360 180 15.3 230
West Virginia Mechanical Engineers 720 830 110 15.3 60
West Virginia Chemists 400 460 60 15 40
West Virginia Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 200 230 30 15 20
West Virginia Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders 200 230 30 15 20
West Virginia Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 470 540 70 14.9 60
West Virginia Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 6,160 7,080 920 14.9 590
West Virginia Security Guards 4,240 4,870 630 14.9 660
West Virginia Fast Food and Counter Workers 20,960 24,070 3,110 14.8 4,870
West Virginia Food Service Managers 2,530 2,900 370 14.6 340
West Virginia Management Analysts 2,500 2,860 360 14.4 280
West Virginia Crematory Operators and Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 140 160 20 14.3 20
West Virginia Dietetic Technicians 350 400 50 14.3 30
West Virginia Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 70 80 10 14.3 10
West Virginia Industrial Engineering Technicians 140 160 20 14.3 20
West Virginia Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 350 400 50 14.3 40
West Virginia Technical Writers 70 80 10 14.3 10
West Virginia Health Educators 430 490 60 14 50
West Virginia Radiologic Technologists 1,730 1,970 240 13.9 150
West Virginia Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 360 410 50 13.9 30
West Virginia Receptionists and Information Clerks 5,090 5,790 700 13.8 750
West Virginia Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Surgical Assistants, & Healthcare Practitioners, AO 440 500 60 13.6 40
West Virginia Healthcare Social Workers 880 1,000 120 13.6 100
West Virginia Parking Lot Attendants 220 250 30 13.6 40
West Virginia Photographers 220 250 30 13.6 20
West Virginia Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians 1,850 2,100 250 13.5 150
West Virginia Billing and Posting Clerks 1,810 2,050 240 13.3 220
West Virginia Financial Examiners 150 170 20 13.3 10
West Virginia Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 300 340 40 13.3 50
West Virginia Motorcycle Mechanics 150 170 20 13.3 20
West Virginia Human Resources Managers 390 440 50 12.8 40
West Virginia Medical Dosimetrists, Medical Records Specialists, and Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 2,300 2,590 290 12.6 200
West Virginia Exercise Physiologists 160 180 20 12.5 10
West Virginia Nuclear Medicine Technologists 160 180 20 12.5 10
West Virginia Production Workers, All Other 1,120 1,260 140 12.5 140
West Virginia Sales Engineers 80 90 10 12.5 10
West Virginia Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 80 90 10 12.5 10
West Virginia Training and Development Managers 80 90 10 12.5 10
West Virginia Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 160 180 20 12.5 40
West Virginia Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 10,310 11,590 1,280 12.4 1,330
West Virginia Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 2,030 2,280 250 12.3 80
West Virginia Medical Equipment Preparers 490 550 60 12.2 70
West Virginia Substitute Teachers, Short-Term 4,680 5,250 570 12.2 620
West Virginia Clergy 250 280 30 12 30
West Virginia Bakers 670 750 80 11.9 100
West Virginia Industrial Production Managers 840 940 100 11.9 70
West Virginia Registered Nurses 21,550 24,110 2,560 11.9 1,440
West Virginia Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 4,660 5,200 540 11.6 590
West Virginia Animal Trainers 260 290 30 11.5 30
West Virginia Broadcast Technicians 90 100 10 11.1 10
West Virginia Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 630 700 70 11.1 50
West Virginia Chemical Engineers 90 100 10 11.1 10
West Virginia Environmental Engineering Technicians 90 100 10 11.1 10
West Virginia Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 90 100 10 11.1 10
West Virginia Materials Scientists 90 100 10 11.1 10
West Virginia Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders 180 200 20 11.1 20
West Virginia Pest Control Workers 270 300 30 11.1 40
West Virginia Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation 90 100 10 11.1 10
West Virginia Electrical Engineers 640 710 70 10.9 50
West Virginia Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 6,600 7,320 720 10.9 990
West Virginia Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 640 710 70 10.9 80
West Virginia Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 370 410 40 10.8 40
West Virginia Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 280 310 30 10.7 30
West Virginia Miscellaneous First-Line Supervisors, Protective Service Workers 280 310 30 10.7 30
West Virginia Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 1,030 1,140 110 10.7 120
West Virginia Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 280 310 30 10.7 30
West Virginia Construction Managers 1,040 1,150 110 10.6 90
West Virginia Computer and Information Systems Managers 860 950 90 10.5 80
West Virginia Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,620 1,790 170 10.5 200
West Virginia Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 190 210 20 10.5 20
West Virginia Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 1,160 1,280 120 10.3 120
West Virginia Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 8,440 9,310 870 10.3 1,250
West Virginia Pharmacy Technicians 3,150 3,470 320 10.2 260
West Virginia Training and Development Specialists 1,290 1,420 130 10.1 140
West Virginia Cargo and Freight Agents 100 110 10 10 10
West Virginia Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 100 110 10 10 10
West Virginia Marketing Managers 400 440 40 10 40
West Virginia Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairs 100 110 10 10 10
West Virginia Social and Human Service Assistants 2,910 3,200 290 10 380
West Virginia Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,610 1,770 160 9.9 180
West Virginia Lawyers 3,060 3,360 300 9.8 180
West Virginia Education Teachers, Postsecondary 310 340 30 9.7 30
West Virginia Parts Salespersons 2,260 2,480 220 9.7 300
West Virginia Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 210 230 20 9.5 20
West Virginia Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 210 230 20 9.5 20
West Virginia Residential Advisors 840 920 80 9.5 130
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