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Employment is the number of jobs in this occupation. The latest available data are from 2008 to 2018. Read more about national employment projections.

Percent change is the expected job growth for this occupation.

The estimate for Job Openings includes both turnover that results from people who leave the occupation(e.g. quit, retire, death) and new jobs that are created. Read more about Job Openings

Earnings symbols show average wages for that occupation. The latest available earnings data are from 2008. Read more about wage data.

Training needed is the level of education or training needed by most workers in this occupation. Read more about education and training levels.



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These are the occupations requiring work experience or on-the-job training that are projected to grow the fastest during the 2008-2018 time period. This does not mean these are the occupations with the most openings. Select an occupation to learn more about it in the Occupation Profile.

Top 50 Fastest-Growing Occupations
Displaying Records 1 - 25 of 50   Next 25 >  Show All Records   
# Occupation Employment  Percent  *
 Change    		 Earnings Training Needed 
  2008   2018
1 Home health aides 921,700  1,382,600  50%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
2 Personal and home care aides 817,200  1,193,000  46%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
3 Physical therapist aides 46,100  62,800  36%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
4 Dental assistants 295,300  400,900  36%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
5 Medical assistants 483,600  647,500  34%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
6 Self-enrichment education teachers 253,700  334,900  32%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
7 Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation 260,200  341,000  31%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
8 Occupational therapist aides 7,800  10,200  31%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
9 Pharmacy technicians 326,300  426,000  31%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
10 Medical secretaries 471,100  596,600  27%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
11 Tree trimmers and pruners 45,000  56,800  26%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
12 Funeral attendants 34,500  43,600  26%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
13 Helpers--Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters 80,300  100,900  26%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
14 Coaches and scouts 225,700  281,700  25%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
15 Helpers--Electricians 105,600  131,600  25%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
16 Cargo and freight agents 85,900  106,500  24%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
17 Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners 25,900  32,100  24%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
18 Helpers--Carpenters 79,800  98,500  23%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
19 Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers 75,200  92,400  23%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
20 Social and human service assistants 352,000  431,500  23%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
21 Interpreters and translators 50,900  62,200  22%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
22 Private detectives and investigators 45,500  55,500  22%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
23 Emergency management specialists 12,800  15,600  22%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
24 Nonfarm animal caretakers 173,300  209,100  21%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
25 Construction laborers 1,248,700  1,504,600  20%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
 

* The national average percent change is 10.12% for the 2008-2018 employment projection series.

Note: The data for the State Employment Trends and the National Employment Trends are not directly comparable. The projections period for state data is 2006-2016, while the projections period for national data is 2008-2018.

National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections

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