According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following are the 30 fastest growing occupations:
(Numbers in thousands of jobs)
Occupation | Employment | Change | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | 2016 | Number | % | |
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts | 262 | 402 | 140 | 53.4 |
Personal and Home Care Aides | 767 | 1,156 | 389 | 50.6 |
Home Health Aides | 787 | 1,171 | 384 | 48.7 |
Computer Software Engineers / Applications | 507 | 733 | 226 | 44.6 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 71 | 100 | 29 | 41.0 |
Personal Financial Advisors | 176 | 248 | 72 | 41.0 |
Makeup Artist, Theatrical and Performance | 2 | 3 | 1 | 39.8 |
Medical Assistants | 417 | 565 | 148 | 35.4 |
Veterinarians | 62 | 84 | 22 | 35.0 |
Substance Abuse and Behavior Disorder Counselors | 83 | 112 | 29 | 34.3 |
Skin Care Specialists | 38 | 51 | 13 | 34.3 |
Financial Analysts | 221 | 295 | 75 | 33.8 |
Social and Human Services Assistants | 339 | 453 | 114 | 33.6 |
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators | 9 | 12 | 3 | 33.6 |
Physical Therapist Assistants | 60 | 80 | 20 | 32.4 |
Pharmacy Technician | 285 | 376 | 91 | 32.0 |
Forensic Science Technician | 13 | 17 | 4 | 30.7 |
Dental Hygienists | 167 | 217 | 50 | 30.1 |
Mental Health Counselors | 100 | 130 | 30 | 30.0 |
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 122 | 159 | 37 | 29.9 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | 25 | 32 | 7 | 29.8 |
Dental Assistants | 280 | 362 | 82 | 29.2 |
Computer Systems Analysts | 504 | 650 | 146 | 29.0 |
Database Administrator | 119 | 154 | 34 | 28.6 |
Computer Software Engineers / Systems Software | 350 | 449 | 99 | 28.2 |
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 18 | 24 | 5 | 28.0 |
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, including Health | 36 | 47 | 10 | 28.0 |
Manicurists and Pedicurists | 78 | 100 | 22 | 27.6 |
Physical Therapists | 173 | 220 | 47 | 27.1 |
Physician Assistants | 66 | 83 | 18 | 27.0 |