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Fastest Growing Occupations
Los Angeles County

2023-2033

nurse practioner

A nurse practioner work at in an Urgent Care facility. Nurse Practioners are the leading growth occupation in Los Angeles County through 2033. Image created created via AI assistant.


Education Needed:

Education Needed: No Formal Educational Credential

Note: These occupations may not require any formal credential issued by an educational institution, such as a high school diploma or postsecondary certificate.

Occupations projected to grow at least 10% from 2023 to 2033.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.

Occupation Needing No Formal Education Credential Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Cooks, Restaurant 40,760 54,070 32.7% $22.03 $45,822
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 19,550 23,990 22.7% $17.73 $36,875
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 9,160 11,240 22.7% $18.05 $37,534
Bartenders 14,420 17,510 21.4% $17.36 $36,113
Athletes and Sports Competitors 240 290 20.8% $--- $65,870
Occupation Needing No Formal Education Credential Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Dancers 1,030 1,240 20.4% $24.62 $---
Amusement and Recreation Attendants 10,080 11,970 18.8% $17.41 $36,215
Fast Food and Counter Workers 109,210 129,410 18.5% $18.04 $37,524
Sailors and Marine Oilers 450 530 17.8% $27.58 $57,383
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other 700 820 17.1% $17.83 $37,096
Occupation Needing No Formal Education Credential Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Cooks, All Other 1,230 1,420 15.4% $18.18 $37,817
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 7,620 8,790 15.4% $18.28 $38,006
Tile and Stone Setters 1,510 1,730 14.6% $27.11 $56,390
Craft Artists 420 480 14.3% $29.38 $61,099
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles 1,680 1,920 14.3% $29.75 $61,885
Occupation Needing No Formal Education Credential Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Dishwashers 19,420 22,170 14.2% $18.52 $38,533
Waiters and Waitresses 62,400 71,230 14.2% $17.39 $36,169
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other 2,560 2,920 14.1% $27.00 $---
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 6,320 7,190 13.8% $22.06 $45,889
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 10,770 12,220 13.5% $17.86 $37,152
Occupation Needing No Formal Education Credential Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 900 1,020 13.3% $24.55 $51,065
Musicians and Singers 6,660 7,500 12.6% $30.98 $---
Models 560 630 12.5% $51.07 $106,235
Taxi Drivers 1,360 1,530 12.5% $--- $---
Roofers 3,450 3,870 12.2% $31.54 $65,610
Occupation Needing No Formal Education Credential Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Fence Erectors 770 860 11.7% $27.61 $57,414
Construction Laborers 17,700 19,730 11.5% $29.32 $60,981
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 20,530 22,760 10.9% $21.35 $44,399
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 9,900 10,920 10.3% $28.96 $60,226
Plasterers and Stucco Masons 1,470 1,620 10.2% $30.54 $63,519

Education Needed: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Occupations projected to grow at least 14% from 2023 to 2033.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.

Occupation Needing High School Diploma or Equivalent Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 1,210 1,650 36.4% $29.53 $61,433
Home Health and Personal Care Aides 289,930 390,820 34.8% $17.11 $35,585
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors 12,150 15,670 29.0% $28.18 $58,607
Flight Attendants 9,370 11,630 24.1% $--- $79,760
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 3,060 3,770 23.2% $21.92 $45,579
Occupation Needing High School Diploma or Equivalent Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 870 1,070 23.0% $--- $49,629
Chefs and Head Cooks 7,490 9,140 22.0% $33.05 $68,756
Lodging Managers 960 1,160 20.8% $38.19 $79,418
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 29,580 35,500 20.0% $22.77 $47,356
Tour and Travel Guides 1,720 2,060 19.8% $19.95 $41,500
Occupation Needing High School Diploma or Equivalent Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 480 570 18.8% $25.21 $52,448
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 4,330 5,120 18.2% $20.50 $42,638
Mechanical Door Repairers 550 650 18.2% $29.66 $61,697
Electricians 13,560 15,870 17.0% $37.68 $78,360
First-line Supervisors of Entertainment And Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services 3,940 4,610 17.0% $25.77 $53,611
Occupation Needing High School Diploma or Equivalent Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Transportation Workers, All Other 180 210 16.7% $18.88 $39,273
Animal Caretakers 7,870 9,170 16.5% $18.17 $37,804
Media and Communication Workers, All Other 7,850 9,140 16.4% $48.38 $100,638
Driver/Sales Workers 11,610 13,490 16.2% $21.38 $44,465
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 1,830 2,120 15.8% $31.77 $66,089
Occupation Needing High School Diploma or Equivalent Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Choreographers 190 220 15.8% $29.96 $62,333
Community Health Workers 2,960 3,400 14.9% $25.00 $51,998
Costume Attendants 1,160 1,330 14.7% $50.36 $104,759
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio 3,260 3,730 14.4% $29.85 $---
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 1,180 1,350 14.4% $22.55 $46,920
Occupation Needing High School Diploma or Equivalent Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other 1,530 1,750 14.4% $18.93 $39,376
Food Service Managers 15,390 17,600 14.4% $35.66 $74,170
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators 140 160 14.3% $22.14 $46,052
Social and Human Service Assistants 14,950 17,040 14.0% $24.55 $51,071

Education Needed: Postsecondary Non-Degree Award

Note: These occupations may require a certificate or other award, but not a degree. The certificate is awarded by an educational institution as a result of completing formal postsecondary schooling. Certification, issued by a professional organization or certifying body, is not included here. Some postsecondary nondegree award programs last only a few weeks, while others may last for a year or two.

Occupations projected to grow at least 10% from 2023 to 2033.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.

Occupation Needing Postsecondary Non-Degree Award Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Massage Therapists 6,410 7,550 17.8% $29.07 $60,465
Psychiatric Technicians 2,020 2,360 16.8% $23.41 $48,687
Commercial Pilots 1,890 2,200 16.4% $0.00 $207,046
Medical Assistants 23,550 27,020 14.7% $22.78 $47,387
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 6,130 7,030 14.7% $31.54 $65,590
Occupation Needing Postsecondary Non-Degree Award Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 1,510 1,730 14.6% $65.84 $136,939
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 730 830 13.7% $39.15 $81,437
Commercial Divers 150 170 13.3% $54.71 $113,791
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 780 880 12.8% $25.99 $54,046
Medical Records Specialists 5,780 6,390 10.6% $27.36 $56,927
Occupation Needing Postsecondary Non-Degree Award Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 190 210 10.5% $40.38 $83,983
Audio and Video Technicians 4,860 5,370 10.5% $31.85 $66,260

Education Needed: Associate's Degree

Occupations projected to grow at least 10% from 2023 to 2033.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.

Occupation Needing Associate's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Physical Therapist Assistants 2,710 3,490 28.8% $37.64 $78,298
Occupational Therapy Assistants 1,000 1,270 27.0% $38.13 $79,317
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 2,440 3,030 24.2% $24.54 $51,037
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars 1,090 1,290 18.3% $47.09 $97,932
Respiratory Therapists 4,450 5,200 16.9% $50.30 $104,625
Occupation Needing Associate's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 2,530 2,950 16.6% $50.99 $106,056
Medical Equipment Repairers 1,180 1,360 15.3% $36.29 $75,485
Broadcast Technicians 1,250 1,420 13.6% $38.27 $79,615
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 11,540 12,980 12.5% $22.01 $45,794
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 810 910 12.3% $59.57 $123,901
Occupation Needing Associate's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Dietetic Technicians 1,780 1,960 10.1% $20.18 $41,993
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 990 1,090 10.1% $29.65 $61,672

Education Needed: Bachelor's Degree

Occupations projected to grow at least 12% from 2023 to 2033.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.

Occupation Needing Bachelor's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Data Scientists 7,320 9,790 33.7% $62.36 $129,699
Information Security Analysts 3,200 4,130 29.1% $64.83 $134,843
Entertainment And Recreation Managers, Except Gambling 2,320 2,900 25.0% $37.90 $78,828
Operations Research Analysts 2,590 3,210 23.9% $43.34 $90,149
Museum Technicians and Conservators 580 710 22.4% $30.06 $62,525
Occupation Needing Bachelor's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 6,740 8,170 21.2% $--- $---
Logisticians 6,720 8,000 19.0% $40.32 $83,866
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 6,250 7,390 18.2% $--- $---
Coaches and Scouts 8,180 9,630 17.7% $0.00 $49,391
Producers and Directors 23,410 27,470 17.3% $63.67 $132,448
Occupation Needing Bachelor's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Therapists, All Other 550 640 16.4% $36.55 $76,013
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 1,910 2,220 16.2% $45.88 $95,442
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 4,140 4,810 16.2% $48.75 $101,404
Actuaries 190 220 15.8% $59.92 $124,619
Financial Managers 24,940 28,850 15.7% $84.48 $175,712
Occupation Needing Bachelor's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers 16,770 19,340 15.3% $93.14 $193,732
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 800 920 15.0% $40.12 $83,453
Conservation Scientists 270 310 14.8% $35.98 $74,850
Training and Development Specialists 9,920 11,340 14.3% $35.73 $74,316
Social and Community Service Managers 11,740 13,410 14.2% $38.16 $79,378
Occupation Needing Bachelor's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 2,940 3,340 13.6% $69.46 $144,478
Forensic Science Technicians 910 1,030 13.2% $48.96 $101,832
Social Workers, All Other 1,640 1,850 12.8% $34.79 $72,357
Construction Managers 9,310 10,500 12.8% $63.39 $131,862
Set and Exhibit Designers 5,180 5,830 12.5% $49.39 $102,734
Occupation Needing Bachelor's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Writers and Authors 11,160 12,540 12.4% $38.85 $80,800
Software Developers 37,620 42,180 12.1% $77.78 $161,781
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 4,910 5,500 12.0% $31.82 $66,176

Education Needed: Master's Degree

Occupations projected to grow at least 10% from 2023 to 2033.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.

Occupation Needing Master's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Nurse Practitioners 4,490 6,680 48.8% $82.15 $170,890
Physician Assistants 3,540 4,570 29.1% $77.42 $161,024
Computer and Information Research Scientists 770 990 28.6% $70.79 $147,251
Curators 380 470 23.7% $38.65 $80,402
Speech-Language Pathologists 3,080 3,770 22.4% $54.20 $112,743
Occupation Needing Master's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Counselors, All Other 6,790 8,200 20.8% $22.70 $47,214
Marriage and Family Therapists 10,310 12,420 20.5% $31.89 $66,339
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors 18,410 22,100 20.0% $29.82 $62,033
Genetic Counselors 100 120 20.0% $58.72 $122,147
Athletic Trainers 520 610 17.3% $--- $71,986
Occupation Needing Master's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Archivists 410 470 14.6% $30.26 $62,935
Orthotists and Prosthetists 280 320 14.3% $49.80 $103,572
Statisticians 560 640 14.3% $52.67 $109,557
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 7,080 8,070 14.0% $37.69 $78,389
Occupational Therapists 3,240 3,680 13.6% $58.64 $121,978
Occupation Needing Master's Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Anthropologists and Archeologists 160 180 12.5% $33.65 $70,001
Healthcare Social Workers 6,190 6,960 12.4% $41.98 $87,317
Psychologists, All Other 1,620 1,800 11.1% $77.19 $160,560
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors 13,160 14,540 10.5% $41.81 $86,967
Epidemiologists 490 540 10.2% $45.53 $94,721

Education Needed: Doctoral or Professional Degree

Occupations projected to grow at least 10% from 2023 to 2033.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.

Occupation Needing Doctoral or Professional Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 3,810 4,770 25.2% $--- $106,315
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 2,110 2,630 24.6% $--- $84,498
Veterinarians 1,800 2,210 22.8% $68.36 $142,193
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 410 480 17.1% $--- $135,946
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 120 140 16.7% $--- $102,567
Occupation Needing Doctoral or Professional Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Physical Therapists 6,020 7,000 16.3% $59.10 $122,937
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 790 910 15.2% $--- $103,930
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 2,990 3,390 13.4% $50.14 $104,290
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 1,750 1,980 13.1% $--- $103,252
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 690 780 13.0% $--- $137,080
Occupation Needing Doctoral or Professional Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 240 270 12.5% $--- $116,876
Audiologists 410 460 12.2% $57.21 $118,997
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 260 290 11.5% $--- $108,277
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 1,930 2,150 11.4% $--- $101,548
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 5,100 5,670 11.2% $63.78 $132,649
Occupation Needing Doctoral or Professional Degree Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 570 630 10.5% $--- $173,997
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 290 320 10.3% $--- $135,724
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 580 640 10.3% $--- $134,181
Pharmacists 9,390 10,350 10.2% $78.67 $163,647

Education Needed: Not Defined

Note: Educational requirements for these occupations were not specifically defined.

Occupations projected to grow at least 10% from 2023 to 2033.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.

Occupation with Undefined Education Requirement Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides 324,300 427,970 32.0% $--- $---
Healthcare Support Occupations 390,410 502,500 28.7% $17.11 $35,585
Air Transportation Workers 18,640 22,460 20.5% $--- $---
Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 5,470 6,590 20.5% $--- $---
Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 37,070 44,640 20.4% $--- $---
Occupation with Undefined Education Requirement Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Tour and Travel Guides 1,720 2,060 19.8% $--- $---
Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers 58,900 69,620 18.2% $--- $---
Food and Beverage Serving Workers 193,650 226,940 17.2% $--- $---
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 418,550 486,630 16.3% $18.28 $38,018
Animal Care and Service Workers 8,850 10,260 15.9% $--- $---
Occupation with Undefined Education Requirement Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Water Transportation Workers 1,270 1,470 15.7% $--- $---
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers 52,280 60,490 15.7% $--- $---
Supervisors of Personal Care and Service Workers 7,110 8,150 14.6% $--- $---
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers 23,600 26,960 14.2% $--- $---
Community and Social Service Occupations 119,870 135,750 13.2% $31.40 $65,311
Occupation with Undefined Education Requirement Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Cooks and Food Preparation Workers 128,940 145,430 12.8% $--- $---
Personal Care and Service Occupations 134,370 150,070 11.7% $18.36 $38,191
Other Personal Care and Service Workers 52,770 58,820 11.5% $--- $---
Media and Communication Workers 50,450 56,050 11.1% $--- $---
Baggage Porters, Bellhops, and Concierges 3,090 3,430 11.0% $--- $---
Occupation with Undefined Education Requirement Employment Estimate 2023 Employment Estimate 2033 Percent Change Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Grounds Maintenance Workers 23,040 25,530 10.8% $--- $---
Supervisors of Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Workers 9,010 9,970 10.7% $--- $---
Management Occupations 374,790 412,350 10.0% $--- $---

Source: California Employment Development Department.