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Occupational Outlook - Professional, Paraprofessional, Technical Occupations
Los Angeles County, 1997-2004

Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
TOTAL, ALL OCCUPATIONS	3,865,090	4,298,010	432,920	11.2	681,600

PROFESSIONAL, PARAPROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS	824,820	951,960	127,140	15.4	118,800

Management Support Occupations	123,770	135,050	11,280	9.1	17,400
Accountants, Auditors, Finance Specialists	52,680	56,840	4,160	7.9	6,960
Underwriters	2,450	2,600	150	6.1	480
Credit Analysts	1,560	1,730	170	10.9	250
Loan Officers & Counselors	5,010	5,590	580	11.6	790
Tax Preparers	1,320	1,370	50	3.8	200
Accountants & Auditors	29,500	31,290	1,790	6.1	3,220
Budget Analysts	2,060	2,190	130	6.3	320
Financial Specialists, NEC	10,780	12,070	1,290	12	1,700
Purchasing Agents & Buyers	12,070	12,950	880	7.3	2,180
Wholesale & Retail Buyers--Except Farm Products	3,310	3,450	140	4.2	560
Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Purchasing Agents & Buyers--Farm Products	900	970	70	7.8	170
Purchasing Agents--Except Wholesale, Retail, Farm Products	7,860	8,530	670	8.5	1,450
Personnel, Training, Labor-Relations Specialists	12,150	13,460	1,310	10.8	2,360
Special Agents--Insurance	920	1,090	170	18.5	190
Employment Interviewers--Private Or Public	1,490	1,650	160	10.7	290
Personnel, Training, Labor-Relations Specialists, NEC	9,740	10,720	980	10.1	1,880
Other Management Support Workers	46,870	51,800	4,930	10.5	5,900
Cost Estimators	3,760	4,280	520	13.8	320
Management Analysts	2,650	3,030	380	14.3	150
Construction & Building Inspectors	1,220	1,300	80	6.6	220
Compliance,/Enforcement Inspectors--Except Construction	6,860	7,350	490	7.1	840
Tax Examiners, Collectors, Revenue Agents	1,410	1,430	20	1.4	200
Assessors	250	260	10	4	40
Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Claims Examiners--Insurance	2,000	2,370	370	18.5	250
Management Support Workers, NEC	28,720	31,780	3,060	10.7	3,880

Engineers, Architects, Surveyors	97,370	104,950	7,580	7.8	14,490
Engineers	59,770	65,100	5,330	8.9	8,490
Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineers	5,200	5,070	-130	-2.5	570
Metallurgists, Related Engineers	320	340	20	6.3	50
Petroleum Engineers	210	190	-20	-9.5	30
Chemical Engineers	1,180	1,150	-30	-2.5	180
Civil Engineers--Including Traffic	4,630	4,940	310	6.7	630
Electrical & Electronic Engineers	9,890	10,800	910	9.2	1,490
Computer Engineers	8,060	10,090	2,030	25.2	340
Industrial Engineers--Except Safety	4,950	5,280	330	6.7	470
Safety Engineers--Except Mining	520	550	30	5.8	50
Mechanical Engineers	5,900	6,400	500	8.5	800
Engineers, NEC	18,740	20,090	1,350	7.2	3,850
Architects & Surveyors	2,490	2,550	60	2.4	280
Architects--Except Landscape, Marine	2,030	2,110	80	3.9	210
Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Surveying & Mapping Scientists	460	440	-20	-4.3	70
Engineering & Related Technicians & Technologists	35,110	37,300	2,190	6.2	5,720
Civil Engineering Technicians	1,370	1,450	80	5.8	250
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Techs	11,100	11,710	610	5.5	1,580
Industrial Engineering Techs	540	590	50	9.3	80
Mechanical Engineering Techs	4,070	4,220	150	3.7	570
Drafters	7,240	7,630	390	5.4	1,240
Estimators, Drafters--Utilities	220	200	-20	-9.1	40
Surveying & Mapping Techs	900	950	50	5.6	150
Engineering, Related Techs, NEC	9,550	10,400	850	8.9	1,790

Natural Scientists & Related Workers	15,380	17,700	2,320	15.1	2,310
Physical Scientists	7,830	9,200	1,370	17.5	1,060
Physicists & Astronomers	330	330	0	0	60
Chemists, Except Biochemists	1,960	2,290	330	16.8	310
Geologists, Geophysicists, Oceanographers	740	810	70	9.5	140
Physical Scientists, NEC	940	1,050	110	11.7	180
Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Life Scientists	2,620	3,120	500	19.1	430
Biological Scientists	1,680	2,040	360	21.4	260
Medical Scientists	350	440	90	25.7	80
Life Scientists, NEC	590	640	50	8.5	90
Physical, Life Science Technicians	4,930	5,380	450	9.1	820
Biological, Agricultural, Food Techs	970	1,060	90	9.3	160
Chemical Technicians--Except Health	1,250	1,320	70	5.6	200
Petroleum Technicians	200	160	-40	-20	30
Physical, Life Science Technicians, NEC	1,620	1,760	140	8.6	270

Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Computer, Mathematical, Operations Research & Related	49,770	65,060	15,290	30.7	5,960
Computer Scientists & Related	44,640	59,690	15,050	33.7	5,100
Systems Analysts--Electronic Data Processing	11,470	17,450	5,980	52.1	540
Data Base Administrators	2,460	3,160	700	28.5	300
Computer Support Specialists	10,950	16,110	5,160	47.1	510
Computer Programmers	13,580	14,250	670	4.9	2,980
Computer Programmer Aides	2,380	2,550	170	7.1	530
Nc Tool, Process Programmers	290	300	10	3.4	60
Computer Scientists, Rel Wrkrs,NEC	3,510	5,870	2,360	67.2	180
Mathematical Scientists & Related	5,130	5,370	240	4.7	860
Operations/Systems Researchers--Except Computer	2,840	2,660	-180	-6.3	590
Statisticians	160	170	10	6.3	20
Actuaries	160	190	30	18.8	20
Financial Analysts, Statistical	1,800	2,190	390	21.7	210
Mathematical Scientists, NEC	170	160	-10	-5.9	20
Social Scientists & Other Social, Recreational, Religious	39,000	43,560	4,560	11.7	5,510
Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Social Scientists--Incl Urban, Regional Planners	6,340	6,940	600	9.5	870
Economists--Incl Marketing Research Analysts	1,030	1,070	40	3.9	150
Urban & Regional Planners	820	890	70	8.5	120
Psychologists	2,930	3,360	430	14.7	380
Social Scientists, NEC	1,560	1,620	60	3.8	220
Other Social Science Related Workers	27,580	30,960	3,380	12.3	4,000
Social Workers--Med, Psychiatric	4,310	4,960	650	15.1	390
Social Wkrs--Except Med, Psychiatric	8,230	9,250	1,020	12.4	740
Residential Counselors	2,790	3,090	300	10.8	440
Human Services Workers	4,570	5,420	850	18.6	950
Recreation Workers	7,680	8,240	560	7.3	1,480
Religious Workers	5,080	5,660	580	11.4	640
Clergy	1,960	2,160	200	10.2	280
Directors--Religious Activities & Education	1,420	1,660	240	16.9	170
Religious Workers, NEC	1,700	1,840	140	8.2	190

Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Law & Related Occupations	24,830	28,160	3,330	13.4	1,830
Lawyers & Related Workers	16,910	18,730	1,820	10.8	1,330
Judges & Magistrates	150	150	0	0	20
Adjudicators, Judicial Reviewers	1,450	1,470	20	1.4	150
Lawyers	15,310	17,110	1,800	11.8	1,160
Legal Assistants & Technicians, Except Clerical	7,920	9,430	1,510	19.1	500
Law Clerks	1,560	1,390	-170	-10.9	110
Paralegal Personnel	3,740	5,020	1,280	34.2	240
Title Searchers	200	210	10	5	10
Title Examiners & Abstractors	540	570	30	5.6	30
Legal Assistants, Technicians--Except Clerical, NEC	1,880	2,240	360	19.1	110

Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Teachers, Educators, Librarians	216,200	267,620	51,420	23.8	33,060
Postsecondary Teachers	29,520	38,160	8,640	29.3	6,450
Lecturers	230	230	0	0	30
Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary	1,290	1,580	290	22.5	200
Graduate Assistants, Teaching	2,720	3,460	740	27.2	600
Life Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	580	780	200	34.5	130
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	290	370	80	27.6	60
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	190	240	50	26.3	40
Physical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	620	790	170	27.4	140
Health Diagnostics Teachers, Postsecondary	520	740	220	42.3	120
Health Assess & Treat Teachers, Postsecondary	240	340	100	41.7	60
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	330	460	130	39.4	80
English Lang & Lit Teachers, Postsecondary	1,690	2,160	470	27.8	370
Foreign Lang & Lit Teachers, Postsecondary	700	890	190	27.1	150
Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Art, Drama, Music Teachers, Postsecondary	1,190	1,520	330	27.7	260
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	540	690	150	27.8	120
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	150	190	40	26.7	30
Mathematical Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	1,460	1,870	410	28.1	320
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	2,120	3,140	1,020	48.1	510
Anthropology & Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	240	310	70	29.2	50
Area, Ethnic & Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	110	140	30	27.3	30
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	310	400	90	29	70
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	150	190	40	26.7	30
History Teachers, Postsecondary	560	710	150	26.8	120
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	560	710	150	26.8	120
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	1,300	1,660	360	27.7	290
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	770	980	210	27.3	170
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	1,710	2,180	470	27.5	380
Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Law Teachers, Postsecondary	970	1,240	270	27.8	210
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	390	490	100	25.6	90
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	130	160	30	23.1	30
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	880	1,120	240	27.3	190
Philosophy & Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	450	570	120	26.7	100
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	140	180	40	28.6	30
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness Study Teachers, Postsecondary	170	250	80	47.1	40
Postsecondary Teachers, NEC	5,820	7,420	1,600	27.5	1,280
Other Teachers & Instructors	148,730	179,910	31,180	21	22,380
Teachers, Preschool	11,630	13,070	1,440	12.4	1,790
Teachers, Kindergarten	3,820	4,520	700	18.3	600
Teachers--Elementary School	47,180	56,160	8,980	19	7,870
Teachers--Secondary School	33,070	42,140	9,070	27.4	8,210
Teachers--Special Education	11,420	15,500	4,080	35.7	700
Teachers--Vocational Education & Training	7,630	9,010	1,380	18.1	590
Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Instructors--Non-Vocational Education	5,540	6,760	1,220	22	440
Instructors & Coaches--Sports	6,770	8,020	1,250	18.5	530
Teachers & Instructors, NEC	21,670	24,730	3,060	14.1	1,650
Librarians, Archivists, Curators & Other Educ. Related	37,950	49,550	11,600	30.6	4,230
Librarians--Professional	2,870	3,120	250	8.7	530
Technical Assistants--Library	1,420	1,680	260	18.3	290
Audio-Visual Specialists	230	240	10	4.3	20
Curators, Archivists, & Related	280	270	-10	-3.6	50
Vocational & Educational Counselors	4,610	5,680	1,070	23.2	780
Instructional Coordinators	1,860	2,370	510	27.4	150
Teacher Aides, Paraprofessional	26,680	36,190	9,510	35.6	2,410

Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Health Practitioners, Technicians & Related	151,260	168,500	17,240	11.4	20,270
Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners	17,980	19,240	1,260	7	2,180
Physicians & Surgeons	12,120	13,170	1,050	8.7	1,330
Dentists	2,810	2,830	20	0.7	400
Optometrists	1,210	1,180	-30	-2.5	170
Podiatrists	470	460	-10	-2.1	70
Chiropractors	270	330	60	22.2	40
Veterinarians & Veterinary Inspectors	500	550	50	10	80
Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners, NEC	600	720	120	20	90
Therapists	9,050	10,680	1,630	18	980
Respiratory Care Practitioners	2,250	2,910	660	29.3	250
Occupational Therapists	1,530	1,760	230	15	160
Physical Therapists	2,890	3,130	240	8.3	300
Speech Pathologists, Audiologists	1,500	1,880	380	25.3	170
Recreational Therapists	390	380	-10	-2.6	40
Therapists, NEC	490	620	130	26.5	60
Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Health Care Maintenance & Treating Occupations	80,880	87,750	6,870	8.5	10,510
Registered Nurses	50,100	54,720	4,620	9.2	5,700
Licensed Vocational Nurses	14,490	15,010	520	3.6	2,140
Emergency Medical Technicians	3,100	3,530	430	13.9	560
Physician's Assistants	1,560	1,820	260	16.7	190
Opticians--Dispensing, Measuring	2,480	2,550	70	2.8	220
Pharmacists	4,790	5,170	380	7.9	950
Pharmacy Technicians	3,230	3,740	510	15.8	590
Dietitians & Nutritionists	870	930	60	6.9	120
Dietetic Technicians	260	280	20	7.7	40
Other Health Professionals, Paraprofessionals & Technicians	43,350	50,830	7,480	17.3	6,600
Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists	3,920	4,080	160	4.1	320
Medical & Clinical Laboratory Assistants	5,330	5,690	360	6.8	440
Dental Hygienists	3,160	3,610	450	14.2	490
Medical Records Technicians	4,010	4,980	970	24.2	760
Radiation Therapists	480	510	30	6.3	50
Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	270	290	20	7.4	30
Radiologic Technologists	3,850	4,120	270	7	360
Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists	110	110	0	0	20
Cardiology Technologists	410	530	120	29.3	80
Electrocardiograph Technicians	350	280	-70	-20	50
Surgical Technicians	1,400	1,890	490	35	280
Psychiatric Technicians	860	880	20	2.3	80
Veterinary Technicians	610	600	-10	-1.6	100
Health Care Professionals, Paraprofessionals, Techs--NEC	18,590	23,260	4,670	25.1	3,540

Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Writers, Artists, Entertainers, Athletes	76,690	87,150	10,460	13.6	12,510
Writers & Editors	4,830	5,460	630	13	940
Technical Writers	1,430	1,620	190	13.3	270
Public Relations Specialists & Publicity Writers	2,880	3,410	530	18.4	570
Reporters & Correspondents	1,730	1,740	10	0.6	380
Broadcast News Analysts	430	520	90	20.9	80
Announcers--Radio & Television	990	1,100	110	11.1	170
Photographers	1,940	2,150	210	10.8	210
Camera Operators--Tv & Motion Picture	460	620	160	34.8	60
Broadcast Technicians	2,940	3,260	320	10.9	590
Film Editors	1,550	1,740	190	12.3	360
Artists & Related Workers	9,800	11,410	1,610	16.4	1,510
Designers, Except Interior Designers	6,910	8,150	1,240	17.9	740
Interior Designers	790	970	180	22.8	90
Merchandise Displayers, Window Trimmers	740	830	90	12.2	80
Music Directors, Singers, Composers	1,710	1,880	170	9.9	240
Musicians--Instrumental	1,860	2,020	160	8.6	260
Occupation	ANNUAL AVERAGES		ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Occupation	1997	2004	ABSOLUTE CHANGE	PERCENT CHANGE	DUE TO SEPARATIONS
Dancers & Choreographers	880	1,000	120	13.6	150
Producers, Directors, Actors	34,170	38,540	4,370	12.8	5,640
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, Related	650	730	80	12.3	170

Misc Professionals, Paraprofessionals, Technical	30,550	34,210	3,660	12	5,460
Air Dispatchers & Air Traffic Controllers	740	750	10	1.4	140
Traffic Technicians	140	140	0	0	30
Radio Operators	340	370	30	8.8	70
Funeral Directors & Morticians	190	210	20	10.5	20
Embalmers	130	130	0	0	30
Other Professional, Paraprofessional & Technical	29,010	32,610	3,600	12.4	5,170

NEC Not Elsewhere Classified
Source: California Employment Development Department

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