Long-Term Occupational Projections (2020-2030)

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Area Title Base Projected Change %Change Sort ascending Avg. Annl Openings
Connecticut Respiratory Therapists 1,310 1,590 280 21.4 100
Connecticut Speech-Language Pathologists 2,410 2,920 510 21.2 210
Connecticut Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 900 1,090 190 21.1 120
Connecticut Operations Research Analysts 1,000 1,210 210 21 90
Connecticut Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 290 350 60 20.7 50
Connecticut Home Health and Personal Care Aides 44,180 53,250 9,070 20.5 6,780
Connecticut Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,170 1,410 240 20.5 120
Connecticut Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 1,460 1,760 300 20.5 140
Connecticut Human Resources Specialists 7,120 8,550 1,430 20.1 880
Connecticut Commercial Pilots 250 300 50 20 40
Connecticut Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 350 420 70 20 50
Connecticut Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse 2,650 3,180 530 20 510
Connecticut Financial Examiners 250 300 50 20 20
Connecticut Geological and Hydrologic Technicians 50 60 10 20 10
Connecticut Material Moving Workers, All Other 50 60 10 20 10
Connecticut Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 4,990 5,970 980 19.6 600
Connecticut Art Directors 930 1,110 180 19.4 120
Connecticut Biological Technicians 880 1,050 170 19.3 140
Connecticut Aerospace Engineers 1,790 2,130 340 19 140
Connecticut Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 210 250 40 19 30
Connecticut Cargo and Freight Agents 580 690 110 19 70
Connecticut Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 690 820 130 18.8 80
Connecticut Natural Sciences Managers 590 700 110 18.6 60
Connecticut First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 270 320 50 18.5 50
Connecticut Writers and Authors 2,250 2,660 410 18.2 270
Connecticut Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants 1,380 1,630 250 18.1 230
Connecticut Construction Laborers 12,590 14,870 2,280 18.1 1,560
Connecticut Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 1,830 2,160 330 18 220
Connecticut Technical Writers 500 590 90 18 60
Connecticut Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 840 990 150 17.9 110
Connecticut Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 840 990 150 17.9 100
Connecticut Engineers, All Other 1,510 1,780 270 17.9 130
Connecticut Medical Equipment Repairers 390 460 70 17.9 50
Connecticut Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 1,290 1,520 230 17.8 250
Connecticut Electricians 7,950 9,360 1,410 17.7 1,030
Connecticut Social Science Research Assistants 170 200 30 17.6 30
Connecticut Chemists 1,030 1,210 180 17.5 120
Connecticut Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 2,690 3,160 470 17.5 470
Connecticut Financial Managers 17,990 21,140 3,150 17.5 1,700
Connecticut Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 1,890 2,220 330 17.5 260
Connecticut Floral Designers 460 540 80 17.4 50
Connecticut Helpers--Electricians 230 270 40 17.4 30
Connecticut Maintenance Workers, Machinery 1,110 1,300 190 17.1 130
Connecticut Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 350 410 60 17.1 30
Connecticut Painters, Construction and Maintenance 2,400 2,810 410 17.1 260
Connecticut Stockers and Order Fillers 22,480 26,330 3,850 17.1 4,150
Connecticut Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 2,400 2,810 410 17.1 310
Connecticut Musicians and Singers 3,080 3,600 520 16.9 440
Connecticut Training and Development Specialists 3,550 4,150 600 16.9 410
Connecticut Producers and Directors 2,320 2,710 390 16.8 250
Connecticut Artists and Related Workers, All Other 60 70 10 16.7 10
Connecticut Avionics Technicians 120 140 20 16.7 10
Connecticut Education Administrators, All Other 540 630 90 16.7 50
Connecticut Fish and Game Wardens 60 70 10 16.7 10
Connecticut Furniture Finishers 120 140 20 16.7 20
Connecticut Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other 180 210 30 16.7 30
Connecticut Medical Assistants 8,910 10,400 1,490 16.7 1,270
Connecticut Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 60 70 10 16.7 10
Connecticut Soil and Plant Scientists 120 140 20 16.7 20
Connecticut Electrical Engineers 2,360 2,750 390 16.5 200
Connecticut Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 910 1,060 150 16.5 120
Connecticut Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 16,220 18,880 2,660 16.4 2,530
Connecticut Actuaries 1,290 1,500 210 16.3 100
Connecticut Chemical Engineers 430 500 70 16.3 30
Connecticut Opticians, Dispensing 430 500 70 16.3 40
Connecticut Survey Researchers 430 500 70 16.3 50
Connecticut Biological Scientists, All Other 370 430 60 16.2 40
Connecticut Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 370 430 60 16.2 40
Connecticut Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 2,870 3,330 460 16 470
Connecticut Mechanical Engineers 5,320 6,170 850 16 420
Connecticut Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 9,710 11,250 1,540 15.9 1,340
Connecticut Food Preparation Workers 12,330 14,270 1,940 15.7 2,460
Connecticut Tree Trimmers and Pruners 710 820 110 15.5 110
Connecticut Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 130 150 20 15.4 20
Connecticut Carpenters 10,250 11,830 1,580 15.4 1,170
Connecticut Museum Technicians and Conservators 260 300 40 15.4 30
Connecticut Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (SOC 2018) 130 150 20 15.4 10
Connecticut Social and Community Service Managers 3,710 4,280 570 15.4 390
Connecticut Chiropractors 330 380 50 15.2 10
Connecticut Advertising and Promotions Managers 200 230 30 15 20
Connecticut Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 1,070 1,230 160 15 100
Connecticut Upholsterers 200 230 30 15 20
Connecticut Calibration and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 670 770 100 14.9 80
Connecticut Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 2,360 2,710 350 14.8 290
Connecticut Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors 270 310 40 14.8 40
Connecticut Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 540 620 80 14.8 70
Connecticut Mechanical Engineering Technicians 340 390 50 14.7 40
Connecticut Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 2,400 2,750 350 14.6 270
Connecticut Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 4,650 5,330 680 14.6 570
Connecticut Production Workers, All Other 1,370 1,570 200 14.6 180
Connecticut Roofers 960 1,100 140 14.6 110
Connecticut Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 2,940 3,370 430 14.6 350
Connecticut General and Operations Managers 29,950 34,250 4,300 14.4 3,060
Connecticut Paralegals and Legal Assistants 4,860 5,560 700 14.4 620
Connecticut Social Workers, All Other 1,110 1,270 160 14.4 120
Connecticut Air Traffic Controllers 70 80 10 14.3 10
Connecticut Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School 70 80 10 14.3 10
Connecticut First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 6,090 6,960 870 14.3 690
Connecticut Machinists 8,810 10,070 1,260 14.3 1,080
Connecticut Set and Exhibit Designers 140 160 20 14.3 20
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