Official 10-year employment projections (2024–2034) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Rank, projected growth %, annual openings, median pay, and entry education.
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| #1 |
Data Scientists
Computer and Mathematical
|
15-2051.00 | +36% | 20,800 | $108,020 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #2 |
Software Developers
Computer and Mathematical
|
15-1252.00 | +17% | 140,000 | $132,270 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #3 |
Information Security Analysts
Computer and Mathematical
|
15-1212.00 | +32% | 16,800 | $120,360 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #4 |
Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Practitioners
|
29-1171.00 | +40% | 29,200 | $126,260 | Master's degree | |
| #5 |
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Construction and Extraction
|
47-2231.00 | +22% | 2,500 | $48,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | |
| #6 |
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Installation and Maintenance
|
49-9081.00 | +60% | 1,400 | $61,770 | Postsecondary nondegree award | |
| #7 |
Medical and Health Services Managers
Management
|
11-9111.00 | +28% | 54,700 | $110,680 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #8 |
Statisticians
Computer and Mathematical
|
15-2041.00 | +31% | 3,500 | $104,860 | Master's degree | |
| #9 |
Electricians
Construction and Extraction
|
47-2111.00 | +11% | 84,600 | $61,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | |
| #10 |
Commercial Pilots
Transportation and Material Moving
|
53-2012.00 | +6% | 4,600 | $113,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | |
| #11 |
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
Healthcare Practitioners
|
29-2042.00 | +5% | 18,100 | $40,160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | |
| #12 |
Market Research Analysts
Business and Financial
|
13-1161.00 | +8% | 95,300 | $74,680 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #13 |
Database Administrators
Computer and Mathematical
|
15-1242.00 | +9% | 10,200 | $101,510 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #14 |
Civil Engineers
Architecture and Engineering
|
17-2051.00 | +6% | 22,600 | $95,890 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #15 |
Accountants and Auditors
Business and Financial
|
13-2011.00 | +6% | 130,800 | $79,880 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #16 |
Medical Assistants
Healthcare Support
|
31-9092.00 | +15% | 96,300 | $42,000 | Postsecondary nondegree award | |
| #17 |
Automotive Service Technicians
Installation and Maintenance
|
49-3023.00 | +4% | 67,100 | $47,770 | Postsecondary nondegree award | |
| #18 |
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Office and Administrative Support
|
43-6014.00 | +-5% | 212,000 | $44,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | |
| #19 |
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Computer and Mathematical
|
15-1299.09 | +16% | 17,900 | $85,820 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #20 |
General and Operations Managers
Management
|
11-1021.00 | +4% | 305,000 | $103,800 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #21 |
Operations Research Analysts
Computer and Mathematical
|
15-2031.00 | +23% | 9,800 | $91,130 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #22 |
Pharmacists
Healthcare Practitioners
|
29-1051.00 | +3% | 13,400 | $136,030 | Doctoral or professional degree | |
| #23 |
Firefighters
Protective Service
|
33-2011.00 | +4% | 24,000 | $57,120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | |
| #24 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Transportation and Material Moving
|
53-3032.00 | +4% | 241,200 | $54,320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | |
| #25 |
Public Relations Specialists
Media and Communication
|
27-3031.00 | +6% | 27,400 | $66,750 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #26 |
Mechanical Engineers
Architecture and Engineering
|
17-2141.00 | +5% | 19,200 | $99,510 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #27 |
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Computer and Mathematical
|
15-1253.00 | +20% | 16,200 | $101,800 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #28 |
Mental Health Counselors
Community and Social Service
|
21-1014.00 | +19% | 42,000 | $53,710 | Master's degree | |
| #29 |
Home Health Aides
Healthcare Support
|
31-1121.00 | +21% | 520,000 | $33,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | |
| #30 |
Management Analysts
Business and Financial
|
13-1111.00 | +11% | 92,900 | $99,410 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #31 |
Computer Systems Analysts
Computer and Mathematical
|
15-1211.00 | +10% | 48,000 | $103,800 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #32 |
Postsecondary Teachers
Educational Instruction
|
25-1099.00 | +8% | 118,000 | $84,380 | Doctoral or professional degree | |
| #33 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Protective Service
|
33-3051.00 | +4% | 48,000 | $74,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | |
| #34 |
Sales Representatives, Services
Sales and Related
|
41-3091.00 | +5% | 102,000 | $73,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | |
| #35 |
Customer Service Representatives
Office and Administrative Support
|
43-4051.00 | +-3% | 335,000 | $39,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | |
| #36 |
Electrical Engineers
Architecture and Engineering
|
17-2071.00 | +7% | 12,800 | $106,950 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #37 |
Medical Scientists
Life, Physical, and Social Science
|
19-1042.00 | +11% | 10,400 | $99,930 | Doctoral or professional degree | |
| #38 |
Graphic Designers
Arts, Design, and Media
|
27-1024.00 | +3% | 22,800 | $57,990 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #39 |
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Installation and Maintenance
|
49-9071.00 | +4% | 142,000 | $46,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | |
| #40 |
Lawyers
Legal
|
23-1011.00 | +5% | 48,000 | $145,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | |
| #41 |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Computer and Mathematical
|
15-1244.00 | +3% | 24,000 | $90,580 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #42 |
Marketing Managers
Management
|
11-2021.00 | +8% | 31,000 | $140,040 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #43 |
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers
Transportation and Material Moving
|
53-7062.00 | +5% | 420,000 | $38,100 | No formal educational credential | |
| #44 |
Janitors and Cleaners
Building and Grounds Cleaning
|
37-2011.00 | +4% | 280,000 | $34,220 | No formal educational credential | |
| #45 |
Carpenters
Construction and Extraction
|
47-2031.00 | +3% | 89,000 | $54,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | |
| #46 |
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Healthcare Practitioners
|
29-2061.00 | +5% | 53,000 | $59,730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | |
| #47 |
Financial Analysts
Business and Financial
|
13-2051.00 | +8% | 31,200 | $99,890 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #48 |
Artificial Intelligence Engineers & Scientists
Computer and Mathematical
|
15-1212.01 | +38% | 13,800 | $145,080 | Master's degree | |
| #49 |
Registered Nurses (RNs)
Healthcare Practitioners
|
29-1141.00 | +6% | 194,500 | $86,070 | Bachelor's degree | |
| #50 |
Retail Salespersons
Sales and Related
|
41-2031.00 | +-2% | 480,000 | $31,920 | No formal educational credential | |
| #51 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Construction and Extraction
|
47-2152.00 | +6% | 49,800 | $61,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | |
| #52 |
Logisticians
Business and Financial
|
13-1081.00 | +19% | 20,100 | $79,400 | Bachelor's degree |