A piece of key information that can give a job hunter confidence is knowing whether the occupation he or she chooses will be here for the years ahead.
One U.S. government resource that can help make your choice easier is the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook. It lists 20 occupations with the highest projected growth between 2022 and 2032.
Let’s take a look at the 10 job titles with the most projected growth over the next several years.
The Fastest-Growing Occupations Now Until 2032
Occupations | 10-Year Growth Rate | 2023 Median Pay |
---|---|---|
Wind turbine service technicians | 45% | $61,770 per year |
Nurse practitioners | 45% | $126,260 per year |
Data scientists | 35% | $108,020 per year |
Statisticians | 32% | $104,110 per year |
Information security analysts | 32% | $120,360 per year |
Medical and health services managers | 28% | $110,680 per year |
Epidemiologists | 27% | $81,390 per year |
Physician assistants | 27% | $130,020 per year |
Physical therapist assistants | 26% | $64,080 per year |
Software developers | 26% | $132,270 per year |
Read the complete report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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