Occupations Growing in US: Job Projections

Posted on 10/02/23 at 17:09

Occupations Growing in the US And Career Projections
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If you’re trying to choose a career, it’s a good idea to know if there will be opportunities in your industry for many years to come.

One American government source that can help you make a more informed decision is the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’s Occupational Outlook Handbook.

This organization lists 20 occupations with the highest projections between 2020 and 2030.

Let’s take a look at the jobs with the highest projections for the coming years (occupations growing in the USA).

Occupations with the Most Growth by 2030

Occupations growing in the US	Growth rate over 10 years	Median Salary in 2023
Motion picture projectionists	70%	$27,490 per year
Wind turbine service technicians	68%	$56,230 per year
Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers	62%	$25,110 per year
Nurse anesthetists	52%	$111,680 per year
Photovoltaic installers	52%	$46,470 per year
Restaurant cooks	49%	$28,800 per year
Business and entertainment agents, performers, and athletes	46%	$75,420 per year
Costume attendants	44%	$42,910 per year
Fitness trainers and instructors	39%	$40,510 per year
Wood model makers, 3D	39%	$64,050 per year
Sports umpires, referees, and other officials	38%	$50,850 per year
Theatrical makeup artists, performers	37%	$106,920 per year
Physical therapist assistants	36%	$62,940 per year
Statisticians	35%	$92,270 per year
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other	35%	$27,230 per year
Physical therapist aides	35%	$59,770 per year
Animal caretakers	34%	$26,080 per year
Miscellaneous artists and related workers, athletes, and performers	34%	$15.70 per hour
Information security analysts	33%	$103,590 per year
Video editors	33%	$67,250 per year