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 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 320 350 30 9.4 40
West Virginia Special Education Teachers, All Other 530 580 50 9.4 50
West Virginia Public Relations Specialists 430 470 40 9.3 40
West Virginia Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 1,730 1,890 160 9.2 180
West Virginia Nursing Assistants (SOC 2018) 7,630 8,330 700 9.2 1,030
West Virginia Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 2,390 2,610 220 9.2 290
West Virginia Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (SOC 2018) 550 600 50 9.1 70
West Virginia Conservation Scientists 220 240 20 9.1 20
West Virginia Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers 110 120 10 9.1 20
West Virginia Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 660 720 60 9.1 70
West Virginia Rehabilitation Counselors 770 840 70 9.1 80
West Virginia Social Science Research Assistants 110 120 10 9.1 20
West Virginia Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers 330 360 30 9.1 30
West Virginia Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 2018) 2,340 2,550 210 9 200
West Virginia Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 230 250 20 8.7 20
West Virginia Skincare Specialists 230 250 20 8.7 30
West Virginia Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 350 380 30 8.6 50
West Virginia School Bus Monitors and Protective Service Workers, All Other 350 380 30 8.6 90
West Virginia General Internal Medicine Physicians 710 770 60 8.5 30
West Virginia Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,070 1,160 90 8.4 90
West Virginia Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 360 390 30 8.3 40
West Virginia Counselors, All Other 600 650 50 8.3 60
West Virginia Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 120 130 10 8.3 10
West Virginia Mechanical Engineering Technicians 120 130 10 8.3 10
West Virginia Statistical Assistants 120 130 10 8.3 20
West Virginia Travel Agents 120 130 10 8.3 20
West Virginia Database Administrators and Architects 490 530 40 8.2 40
West Virginia Total, All Occupations 675,150 730,430 55,280 8.2 82,190
West Virginia Civil Engineers 1,350 1,460 110 8.1 110
West Virginia Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 250 270 20 8 20
West Virginia Counter and Rental Clerks 1,270 1,370 100 7.9 160
West Virginia Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers 630 680 50 7.9 80
West Virginia Construction Laborers 9,140 9,850 710 7.8 1,000
West Virginia Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 3,700 3,990 290 7.8 290
West Virginia Art Directors 130 140 10 7.7 10
West Virginia Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 1,430 1,540 110 7.7 120
West Virginia Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 390 420 30 7.7 40
West Virginia Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 130 140 10 7.7 10
West Virginia Glaziers 130 140 10 7.7 20
West Virginia History Teachers, Postsecondary 130 140 10 7.7 10
West Virginia Log Graders and Scalers 130 140 10 7.7 20
West Virginia Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 3,780 4,070 290 7.7 310
West Virginia Orderlies (SOC 2018) 260 280 20 7.7 40
West Virginia Public Relations and Fundraising Managers (SOC 2018) 130 140 10 7.7 10
West Virginia Transportation Inspectors 130 140 10 7.7 20
West Virginia Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 1,190 1,280 90 7.6 180
West Virginia Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 800 860 60 7.5 90
West Virginia Special Education Teachers, Middle School (SOC 2018) 800 860 60 7.5 70
West Virginia Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 2018) 1,210 1,300 90 7.4 90
West Virginia Firefighters 810 870 60 7.4 70
West Virginia Lodging Managers 270 290 20 7.4 30
West Virginia Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 1,220 1,310 90 7.4 100
West Virginia Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists 950 1,020 70 7.4 40
West Virginia Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 5,600 6,010 410 7.3 450
West Virginia Human Resources Specialists 2,180 2,340 160 7.3 230
West Virginia Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 960 1,030 70 7.3 100
West Virginia Librarians and Media Collections Specialists 690 740 50 7.2 70
West Virginia Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers 140 150 10 7.1 20
West Virginia Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 850 910 60 7.1 90
West Virginia FirstLine Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers, Exc Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor (SOC 2018) 2,550 2,730 180 7.1 300
West Virginia Foresters 140 150 10 7.1 10
West Virginia General and Operations Managers 10,730 11,490 760 7.1 990
West Virginia Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 140 150 10 7.1 20
West Virginia Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 4,500 4,820 320 7.1 630
West Virginia Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 420 450 30 7.1 50
West Virginia Computer Occupations, All Other (SOC 2018) 2,580 2,760 180 7 210
West Virginia Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 430 460 30 7 40
West Virginia English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 430 460 30 7 40
West Virginia Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 430 460 30 7 40
West Virginia Locomotive Engineers 290 310 20 6.9 30
West Virginia Manicurists and Pedicurists 290 310 20 6.9 30
West Virginia Insurance Sales Agents 2,210 2,360 150 6.8 220
West Virginia Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 3,690 3,940 250 6.8 380
West Virginia Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 150 160 10 6.7 20
West Virginia Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 450 480 30 6.7 60
West Virginia Machinists 1,210 1,290 80 6.6 140
West Virginia Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 760 810 50 6.6 80
West Virginia Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 760 810 50 6.6 110
West Virginia Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 310 330 20 6.5 20
West Virginia First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 3,220 3,430 210 6.5 340
West Virginia Social and Community Service Managers 310 330 20 6.5 30
West Virginia Architectural and Engineering Managers 470 500 30 6.4 40
West Virginia Financial Clerks, All Other 470 500 30 6.4 50
West Virginia Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 8,140 8,660 520 6.4 840
West Virginia Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 4,780 5,080 300 6.3 740
West Virginia Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (SOC 2018) 480 510 30 6.3 60
West Virginia Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 320 340 20 6.3 30
West Virginia Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 3,000 3,190 190 6.3 250
West Virginia Accountants and Auditors 4,540 4,820 280 6.2 440
West Virginia Highway Maintenance Workers 1,290 1,370 80 6.2 140
West Virginia Administrative Services and Facilities Managers (SOC 2018) 1,630 1,730 100 6.1 140
West Virginia Instructional Coordinators 500 530 30 6 50
West Virginia Tire Repairers and Changers 500 530 30 6 60
West Virginia Biological Technicians 170 180 10 5.9 20
West Virginia Education Administrators, All Other 170 180 10 5.9 10
West Virginia Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers 170 180 10 5.9 20
West Virginia Producers and Directors 340 360 20 5.9 30
West Virginia Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood 850 900 50 5.9 100
West Virginia Sheet Metal Workers 510 540 30 5.9 50
West Virginia Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (SOC 2018) 510 540 30 5.9 40
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