Occupation

Annual Averages

Absolute Change

Percent Change

1997

2004

Electronic Pagination System Workers

900

1,450

550

61.1%

Systems Analysts--Electronic Data Processing

11,470

17,450

5,980

52.1%

Stevedores--Ex Equipment Operators

2,900

4,320

1,420

49.0%

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

2,120

3,140

1,020

48.1%

Computer Support Specialists

10,950

16,110

5,160

47.1%

Health Diagnostics Teachers, Postsecondary

520

740

220

42.3%

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

330

460

130

39.4%

Pest Controllers & Assistants

1,830

2,520

690

37.7%

Occupation

Annual Averages

Absolute Change

Percent Change

1997

2004

Bakers--Manufacturing

1,420

1,930

510

35.9%

Teachers--Special Education

11,420

15,500

4,080

35.7%

Teacher Aides, Paraprofessional

26,680

36,190

9,510

35.6%

Surgical Technicians

1,400

1,890

490

35.0%

Crane & Tower Operators

660

890

230

34.8%

Camera Operators--Tv & Motion Picture

460

620

160

34.8&

Life Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

580

780

200

34.5%

Paralegal Personnel

3,740

5,020

1,280

34.2%

Sheet Metal Duct Installers

1,140

1,530

390

34.2%

Demonstrators & Promoters

10,860

14,500

3,640

33.5%

Occupation

Annual Averages

Absolute Change

Percent Change

1997

2004

Maintenance Mechanics--Textile

330

440

110

33.3%

Excavating/Loading Machine Operators

460

610

150

32.6%

Investigators--Clerical

920

1,200

280

30.4%

Telemarketers, Solicitors & Related

15,530

20,210

4,680

30.1%

Respiratory Care Practitioners

2,250

2,910

660

29.3%

Cardiology Technologists

410

530

120

29.3%

Telephone, Cable Tv Installers

5,440

7,020

1,580

29.0%

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

310

400

90

29.0%

Sales Agents--Financial Services

7,600

9,790

2,190

28.8%

Occupation

Annual Averages

Absolute Change

Percent Change

1997

2004

Data Base Administrators

2,460

3,160

700

28.5%

Mathematical Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

1,460

1,870

410

28.1%

English Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

1,690

2,160

470

27.8%

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

970

1,240

270

27.8%

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

540

690

150

27.8%

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

1,300

1,660

360

27.7%

Art, Drama, Music Teachers, Postsecondary

1,190

1,520

330

27.7%

Guards & Watch Guards

52,170

66,550

14,380

27.6%

Occupation

Annual Averages

Absolute Change

Percent Change

1997

2004

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

1,710

2,180

470

27.5%

Teachers--Secondary School

33,070

42,140

9,070

27.4%

Instructional Coordinators

1,860

2,370

510

27.4%

Plasterers & Stucco Masons

1,720

2,190

470

27.3%

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

880

1,120

240

27.3%

Graduate Assistants, Teaching

2,720

3,460

740

27.2%

Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

700

890

190

27.1%

Sales Agents--Selected Business Services

9,890

12,560

2,670

27.0%

History Teachers, Postsecondary

560

710

150

26.8%

Occupation

Annual Averages

Absolute Change

Percent Change

1997

2004

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

560

710

150

26.8%

Philosophy & Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

450

570

120

26.7%

Brick Masons

1,480

1,870

390

26.4%

Teacher Aides & Educational Assistants, Clerical

15,870

20,040

4,170

26.3%

Upholsterers

2,300

2,890

590

25.7%

Medical Scientists

350

440

90

25.7%

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