A paralegal at work. Typically, paralegals & legal assistants must have at least an associate's degree. Courtesy of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Occupations projected to grow by 10 percent or more. Those highlighted in RED to grow 25 percent or more.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | 46,340 | 59,240 | 27.8% | $14.91 | $30,997 |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, & Hard Tiles | 1,100 | 1,400 | 27.3% | $23.61 | $49,102 |
| Tile & Marble Setters | 2,340 | 2,950 | 26.1% | $26.31 | $54,724 |
| Taxi Drivers & Chauffeurs | 12,750 | 15,970 | 25.3% | $--- | $--- |
| Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 100,600 | 123,040 | 22.3% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | 1,680 | 2,030 | 20.8% | $31.95 | $66,455 |
| Roustabouts, Oil & Gas | 120 | 140 | 16.7% | $24.65 | $51,270 |
| Hosts & Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, & Coffee Shop | 14,270 | 16,600 | 16.3% | $13.65 | $28,380 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | 370 | 430 | 16.2% | $18.07 | $37,578 |
| Roofers | 2,230 | 2,580 | 15.7% | $27.79 | $57,807 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Dining Room & Cafeteria Attendants & Bartender Helpers | 21,870 | 25,270 | 15.5% | $13.56 | $28,206 |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters | 930 | 1,070 | 15.1% | $18.37 | $38,209 |
| Food Preparation & Serving Related Workers, All Other | 3,830 | 4,400 | 14.9% | $13.59 | $28,257 |
| Conveyor Operators & Tenders | 630 | 720 | 14.3% | $15.81 | $32,885 |
| Shampooers | 600 | 680 | 13.3% | $13.40 | $27,884 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | 3,760 | 4,260 | 13.3% | $26.79 | $55,724 |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | 2,400 | 2,720 | 13.3% | $14.65 | $30,467 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 27,780 | 31,440 | 13.2% | $13.62 | $28,325 |
| Refuse & Recyclable Material Collectors | 3,810 | 4,300 | 12.9% | $28.80 | $59,899 |
| Bartenders | 16,470 | 18,540 | 12.6% | $13.41 | $27,894 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | 11,160 | 12,570 | 12.6% | $25.96 | $53,986 |
| Butchers & Meat Cutters | 5,480 | 6,130 | 11.9% | $14.65 | $30,465 |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | 340 | 380 | 11.8% | $14.36 | $29,877 |
| Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria | 6,840 | 7,640 | 11.7% | $17.45 | $36,300 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | 6,620 | 7,360 | 11.2% | $24.68 | $51,343 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Waiters & Waitresses | 76,440 | 84,850 | 11.0% | $13.99 | $29,097 |
| Laborers & Freight, Stock, & Material Movers, Hand | 102,420 | 113,350 | 10.7% | $14.90 | $30,988 |
| Amusement & Recreation Attendants | 12,360 | 13,670 | 10.6% | $14.24 | $29,603 |
| Construction Laborers | 27,590 | 30,450 | 10.4% | $20.55 | $42,751 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | 5,790 | 6,380 | 10.2% | $15.00 | $31,193 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | 23,580 | 25,960 | 10.1% | $16.61 | $34,563 |
| Models | 200 | 220 | 10.0% | $22.40 | $46,590 |
| Agricultural Workers, All Other | 200 | 220 | 10.0% | $15.52 | $32,282 |
Occupations projected to grow by 10 percent or more. Those highlighted in RED to grow 25 percent or more.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care Aides | 203,170 | 297,260 | 46.3% | $--- | $--- |
| Rail Transportation Workers, All Other | 100 | 140 | 40.0% | $18.89 | $39,306 |
| Home Health Aides | 8,020 | 10,030 | 25.1% | $--- | $--- |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 1,680 | 2,080 | 23.8% | $15.51 | $32,263 |
| Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners | 210 | 260 | 23.8% | $25.87 | $53,811 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gaming Workers | 550 | 680 | 23.6% | $--- | $--- |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 13,070 | 15,940 | 22.0% | $--- | $--- |
| Gaming Dealers | 3,600 | 4,380 | 21.7% | $13.41 | $27,889 |
| Gaming Surveillance Officers & Gaming Investigators | 190 | 230 | 21.1% | $18.19 | $37,836 |
| Veterinary Assistants & Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 1,690 | 2,030 | 20.1% | $15.17 | $31,567 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 1,420 | 1,700 | 19.7% | $23.00 | $47,841 |
| Social & Human Service Assistants | 15,860 | 18,770 | 18.3% | $19.58 | $40,726 |
| Crane & Tower Operators | 1,090 | 1,290 | 18.3% | $38.30 | $79,663 |
| Medical Secretaries | 20,110 | 23,760 | 18.2% | $20.64 | $42,933 |
| Entertainment Attendants & Related Workers, All Other | 170 | 200 | 17.6% | $13.41 | $27,891 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Self-Enrichment Education Teachers | 9,710 | 11,400 | 17.4% | $19.38 | $40,308 |
| Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 7,890 | 9,260 | 17.4% | $14.17 | $29,490 |
| Commercial Pilots | 1,090 | 1,280 | 17.4% | $--- | $124,990 |
| Gaming Service Workers, All Other | 410 | 480 | 17.1% | $17.56 | $36,524 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 120 | 140 | 16.7% | $19.23 | $40,004 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Chefs & Head Cooks | 6,160 | 7,180 | 16.6% | $22.66 | $47,140 |
| Food Service Managers | 15,820 | 18,390 | 16.2% | $26.76 | $55,660 |
| Stonemasons | 680 | 790 | 16.2% | $24.98 | $51,950 |
| Glaziers | 1,540 | 1,790 | 16.2% | $23.74 | $49,399 |
| Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers | 1,790 | 2,080 | 16.2% | $26.49 | $55,081 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Animal Trainers | 1,240 | 1,440 | 16.1% | $23.05 | $47,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers | 24,250 | 28,140 | 16.0% | $17.66 | $36,725 |
| Funeral Attendants | 700 | 810 | 15.7% | $20.80 | $43,261 |
| Couriers & Messengers | 4,170 | 4,820 | 15.6% | $16.09 | $33,476 |
| Cargo & Freight Agents | 7,840 | 9,040 | 15.3% | $22.22 | $46,211 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Occupational Health & Safety Technicians | 330 | 380 | 15.2% | $--- | $--- |
| Community Health Workers | 1,630 | 1,870 | 14.7% | $21.28 | $44,247 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 10,360 | 11,860 | 14.5% | $21.93 | $45,616 |
| Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors | 10,870 | 12,450 | 14.5% | $25.00 | $51,999 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters | 770 | 880 | 14.3% | $16.18 | $33,668 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Traffic Technicians | 280 | 320 | 14.3% | $24.95 | $51,893 |
| Residential Advisors | 1,990 | 2,270 | 14.1% | $17.03 | $35,411 |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | 510 | 580 | 13.7% | $26.25 | $54,620 |
| Structural Iron & Steel Workers | 1,870 | 2,120 | 13.4% | $27.84 | $57,911 |
| Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers | 34,030 | 38,580 | 13.4% | $18.43 | $38,327 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Woodworkers, All Other | 300 | 340 | 13.3% | $17.81 | $37,045 |
| Security Guards | 53,530 | 60,440 | 12.9% | $15.09 | $31,386 |
| Carpenters | 21,030 | 23,750 | 12.9% | $28.74 | $59,779 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation & Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling | 13,560 | 15,270 | 12.6% | $--- | $--- |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Steamfitters | 10,280 | 11,570 | 12.5% | $22.79 | $47,406 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Baggage Porters & Bellhops | 2,100 | 2,360 | 12.4% | $14.83 | $30,842 |
| Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers | 6,270 | 7,040 | 12.3% | $44.51 | $92,583 |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 1,570 | 1,760 | 12.1% | $20.94 | $43,551 |
| Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Workers | 420 | 470 | 11.9% | $15.01 | $31,210 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity | 7,950 | 8,880 | 11.7% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Property, Real Estate, & Community Association Managers | 19,090 | 21,260 | 11.4% | $26.28 | $54,650 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 1,670 | 1,860 | 11.4% | $23.72 | $49,349 |
| Gaming & Sports Book Writers & Runners | 970 | 1,080 | 11.3% | $13.41 | $27,892 |
| Media & Communication Workers, All Other | 8,650 | 9,620 | 11.2% | $28.10 | $58,458 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | 2,970 | 3,300 | 11.1% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Tree Trimmers & Pruners | 2,640 | 2,930 | 11.0% | $24.73 | $51,441 |
| Elevator Installers & Repairers | 460 | 510 | 10.9% | $39.10 | $81,339 |
| Personal Care & Service Workers, All Other | 1,400 | 1,550 | 10.7% | $--- | $--- |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers | 12,110 | 13,410 | 10.7% | $38.77 | $80,655 |
| Real Estate Brokers | 3,760 | 4,160 | 10.6% | $27.75 | $57,725 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Animal Control Workers | 380 | 420 | 10.5% | $29.97 | $62,349 |
| Sales & Related Workers, All Other | 7,170 | 7,920 | 10.5% | $21.02 | $43,725 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 2,890 | 3,190 | 10.4% | $22.19 | $46,160 |
| Information & Record Clerks, All Other | 4,860 | 5,360 | 10.3% | $23.72 | $49,349 |
| Recreation Workers | 14,220 | 15,670 | 10.2% | $15.31 | $31,841 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, & Groundskeeping Workers | 3,560 | 3,920 | 10.1% | $26.72 | $55,573 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | 100 | 110 | 10.0% | $22.86 | $47,540 |
| Billing & Posting Clerks | 13,660 | 15,030 | 10.0% | $21.38 | $44,456 |
Occupations projected to grow by 10 percent or more.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | 15,290 | 16,970 | 11.0% | $--- | $--- |
Occupations projected to grow by 10 percent or more. Those highlighted in RED to grow 25 percent or more.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 320 | 400 | 25.0% | $17.73 | $36,887 |
| Medical Assistants | 24,200 | 29,980 | 23.9% | $17.42 | $36,229 |
| Massage Therapists | 6,270 | 7,670 | 22.3% | $16.61 | $34,564 |
| Phlebotomists | 3,220 | 3,920 | 21.7% | $19.79 | $41,158 |
| Health Technologists & Technicians, All Other | 6,210 | 7,430 | 19.6% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal & Plastic | 590 | 690 | 16.9% | $--- | $--- |
| Audio & Video Equipment Technicians | 8,850 | 10,220 | 15.5% | $27.18 | $56,526 |
| Dental Assistants | 12,600 | 14,370 | 14.0% | $19.26 | $40,070 |
| Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses | 18,960 | 21,600 | 13.9% | $28.27 | $58,813 |
| Nursing Assistants | 34,730 | 39,530 | 13.8% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Workers, All Other | 1,350 | 1,530 | 13.3% | $--- | $--- |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 36,010 | 40,580 | 12.7% | $23.11 | $48,073 |
| Manicurists & Pedicurists | 9,310 | 10,490 | 12.7% | $13.63 | $28,353 |
| Skincare Specialists | 2,280 | 2,570 | 12.7% | $15.11 | $31,424 |
| Medical Records & Health Information Technicians | 6,350 | 7,120 | 12.1% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Surgical Technologists | 2,410 | 2,700 | 12.0% | $29.46 | $61,276 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists | 15,840 | 17,690 | 11.7% | $14.12 | $29,384 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 1,390 | 1,550 | 11.5% | $25.38 | $52,801 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers | 6,490 | 7,210 | 11.1% | $28.68 | $59,669 |
| Commercial Divers | 100 | 110 | 10.0% | $25.48 | $53,009 |
Occupations projected to grow by 10 percent or more. Those highlighted in RED to grow 25 percent or more.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 400 | 530 | 32.5% | $32.65 | $67,912 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 1,330 | 1,700 | 27.8% | $34.17 | $71,072 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 4,990 | 6,290 | 26.1% | $39.61 | $82,399 |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 900 | 1,130 | 25.6% | $26.05 | $54,186 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1,640 | 2,050 | 25.0% | $46.38 | $96,473 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Veterinary Technologists & Technicians | 1,760 | 2,130 | 21.0% | $20.20 | $42,029 |
| Funeral Service Managers | 370 | 440 | 18.9% | $--- | $--- |
| Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including Health | 950 | 1,130 | 18.9% | $--- | $--- |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | 12,270 | 14,250 | 16.1% | $25.78 | $53,632 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 690 | 790 | 14.5% | $48.39 | $100,638 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Web Developers | 6,120 | 7,000 | 14.4% | $--- | $--- |
| Radiologic Technologists | 4,540 | 5,180 | 14.1% | $39.53 | $82,225 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, & Funeral Directors | 290 | 330 | 13.8% | $23.95 | $49,804 |
| Life, Physical, & Social Science Technicians, All Other | 2,110 | 2,400 | 13.7% | $26.80 | $55,742 |
| Radiation Therapists | 220 | 250 | 13.6% | $60.21 | $125,249 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Dental Hygienists | 4,620 | 5,250 | 13.6% | $--- | $--- |
| Dietetic Technicians | 1,350 | 1,510 | 11.9% | $14.86 | $30,908 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians | 1,310 | 1,450 | 10.7% | $36.70 | $76,331 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 390 | 430 | 10.3% | $54.84 | $114,072 |
| Geological & Petroleum Technicians | 300 | 330 | 10.0% | $--- | $--- |
Occupations projected to grow by 10 percent or more. Those highlighted in RED to grow 25 percent or more.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Trainers | 540 | 700 | 29.6% | $--- | $57,807 |
| Actuaries | 420 | 540 | 28.6% | $55.40 | $115,236 |
| Operations Research Analysts | 2,440 | 3,110 | 27.5% | $46.04 | $95,755 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, & Mental Health Counselors | 9,750 | 12,390 | 27.1% | $23.49 | $48,876 |
| Software Developers, Applications | 19,930 | 25,310 | 27.0% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Information Security Analysts | 1,860 | 2,360 | 26.9% | $--- | $--- |
| Soil & Plant Scientists | 120 | 150 | 25.0% | $--- | $--- |
| Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists | 25,480 | 31,390 | 23.2% | $32.23 | $67,042 |
| Medical & Health Services Managers | 10,230 | 12,470 | 21.9% | $60.21 | $125,236 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 740 | 900 | 21.6% | $24.16 | $50,244 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Interpreters & Translators | 3,260 | 3,940 | 20.9% | $26.48 | $55,063 |
| Museum Technicians & Conservators | 780 | 940 | 20.5% | $23.33 | $48,521 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Motion Picture | 5,310 | 6,330 | 19.2% | $32.18 | $66,915 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 2,070 | 2,450 | 18.4% | $47.14 | $98,053 |
| Film & Video Editors | 14,780 | 17,400 | 17.7% | $43.87 | $91,259 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Forensic Science Technicians | 740 | 870 | 17.6% | $43.29 | $90,033 |
| Financial Managers | 23,100 | 27,050 | 17.1% | $68.55 | $142,576 |
| Biological Technicians | 2,380 | 2,780 | 16.8% | $22.76 | $47,341 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists & Technicians | 8,500 | 9,870 | 16.1% | $25.92 | $53,921 |
| Health Educators | 2,000 | 2,320 | 16.0% | $30.05 | $62,503 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Dietitians & Nutritionists | 2,360 | 2,730 | 15.7% | $37.76 | $78,544 |
| Statistical Assistants | 260 | 300 | 15.4% | $20.54 | $42,715 |
| Social Scientists & Related Workers, All Other | 2,090 | 2,410 | 15.3% | $43.25 | $89,966 |
| Registered Nurses | 81,610 | 94,000 | 15.2% | $52.09 | $108,346 |
| Fundraisers | 2,740 | 3,140 | 14.6% | $29.82 | $62,022 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Teachers & Instructors, All Other, Except Substitute Teachers | 19,410 | 22,200 | 14.4% | $--- | $39,091 |
| Training & Development Specialists | 7,180 | 8,200 | 14.2% | $33.85 | $70,413 |
| Community & Social Service Specialists, All Other | 3,330 | 3,800 | 14.1% | $22.19 | $46,138 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 2,000 | 2,280 | 14.0% | $53.08 | $110,402 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 14,960 | 17,050 | 14.0% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,160 | 2,460 | 13.9% | $38.14 | $79,325 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 1,150 | 1,310 | 13.9% | $--- | $63,249 |
| Cartographers & Photogrammetrists | 220 | 250 | 13.6% | $45.05 | $93,696 |
| Computer & Information Systems Managers | 12,840 | 14,540 | 13.2% | $79.76 | $165,905 |
| Graduate Teaching Assistants | 7,010 | 7,930 | 13.1% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & Athletes | 6,610 | 7,460 | 12.9% | $43.72 | $90,940 |
| Social Workers, All Other | 930 | 1,050 | 12.9% | $29.19 | $60,729 |
| Audio-Visual & Multimedia Collections Specialists | 310 | 350 | 12.9% | $--- | $--- |
| Management Analysts | 26,650 | 30,050 | 12.8% | $44.38 | $92,306 |
| Coaches & Scouts | 6,500 | 7,330 | 12.8% | $--- | $42,996 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Training & Development Managers | 1,080 | 1,210 | 12.0% | $64.80 | $134,797 |
| Marketing Managers | 8,980 | 10,050 | 11.9% | $70.05 | $145,705 |
| Microbiologists | 350 | 390 | 11.4% | $45.51 | $94,645 |
| Surveyors | 630 | 700 | 11.1% | $53.68 | $111,639 |
| Public Relations & Fundraising Managers | 2,260 | 2,500 | 10.6% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 48,400 | 53,530 | 10.6% | $--- | $--- |
| Human Resources Managers | 4,840 | 5,350 | 10.5% | $65.09 | $135,382 |
| Architects, Except Landscape & Naval | 5,330 | 5,890 | 10.5% | $40.09 | $83,400 |
| Exercise Physiologists | 190 | 210 | 10.5% | $38.19 | $79,440 |
| Database Administrators | 2,400 | 2,650 | 10.4% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 2,220 | 2,450 | 10.4% | $53.66 | $111,609 |
| Education Administrators, Preschool & Childcare Center/Program | 2,270 | 2,500 | 10.1% | $22.96 | $47,748 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 5,620 | 6,190 | 10.1% | $--- | $--- |
| Environmental Engineers | 2,080 | 2,290 | 10.1% | $47.81 | $99,446 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists & Geographers | 600 | 660 | 10.0% | $43.99 | $91,505 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Technical Writers | 1,100 | 1,210 | 10.0% | $42.56 | $88,538 |
| Sales Engineers | 2,190 | 2,410 | 10.0% | $51.29 | $106,678 |
Occupations projected to grow by 10 percent or more. Those highlighted in RED to grow 25 percent or more.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statisticians | 1,070 | 1,470 | 37.4% | $46.44 | $96,582 |
| Physician Assistants | 2,030 | 2,710 | 33.5% | $61.27 | $127,433 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,290 | 4,330 | 31.6% | $64.95 | $135,098 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 3,830 | 4,970 | 29.8% | $44.17 | $91,862 |
| Marriage & Family Therapists | 7,940 | 10,200 | 28.5% | $21.26 | $44,210 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Psychologists, All Other | 610 | 770 | 26.2% | $57.83 | $120,296 |
| Sociologists | 230 | 290 | 26.1% | $38.01 | $79,055 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 430 | 540 | 25.6% | $100.01 | $208,017 |
| Orthotists & Prosthetists | 120 | 150 | 25.0% | $41.54 | $86,407 |
| Computer & Information Research Scientists | 1,120 | 1,390 | 24.1% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 5,910 | 7,140 | 20.8% | $38.73 | $80,561 |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners, All Other | 2,190 | 2,610 | 19.2% | $--- | $--- |
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers | 5,070 | 6,030 | 18.9% | $29.99 | $62,372 |
| Counselors, All Other | 690 | 820 | 18.8% | $23.56 | $49,010 |
| Economists | 330 | 390 | 18.2% | $61.86 | $128,664 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Curators | 500 | 590 | 18.0% | $31.02 | $64,527 |
| Nurse Midwives | 170 | 200 | 17.6% | $84.01 | $174,740 |
| Occupational Therapists | 2,330 | 2,720 | 16.7% | $48.73 | $101,373 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 4,220 | 4,900 | 16.1% | $15.37 | $31,978 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 5,980 | 6,920 | 15.7% | $61.12 | $127,123 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 4,110 | 4,740 | 15.3% | $--- | $102,139 |
| Archivists | 140 | 160 | 14.3% | $30.03 | $62,458 |
| Educational, Guidance, School, & Vocational Counselors | 10,360 | 11,810 | 14.0% | $39.81 | $82,792 |
| Urban & Regional Planners | 1,650 | 1,850 | 12.1% | $45.27 | $94,172 |
| Instructional Coordinators | 5,640 | 6,280 | 11.3% | $41.32 | $85,933 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Epidemiologists | 180 | 200 | 11.1% | $50.76 | $105,568 |
| Librarians | 2,960 | 3,290 | 11.1% | $36.80 | $76,552 |
Occupations projected to grow by 10 percent or more. Those highlighted in RED to grow 25 percent or more.
Wage entries are blank where they could not be estimated.
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,310 | 1,730 | 32.1% | $--- | $--- |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 3,650 | 4,810 | 31.8% | $--- | $89,653 |
| Biochemists & Biophysicists | 420 | 510 | 21.4% | $42.58 | $88,569 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,890 | 2,290 | 21.2% | $--- | $135,691 |
| Veterinarians | 1,310 | 1,570 | 19.8% | $51.00 | $106,092 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Physical Therapists | 6,460 | 7,730 | 19.7% | $50.54 | $105,134 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,720 | 2,050 | 19.2% | $--- | $137,608 |
| Clinical, Counseling, & School Psychologists | 6,330 | 7,540 | 19.1% | $50.15 | $104,327 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | 370 | 440 | 18.9% | $--- | $130,507 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,880 | 2,220 | 18.1% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,470 | 1,720 | 17.0% | $--- | $97,428 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 370 | 430 | 16.2% | $--- | $--- |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 250 | 290 | 16.0% | $--- | $129,216 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | 440 | 510 | 15.9% | $--- | $123,819 |
| Physicists | 410 | 470 | 14.6% | $50.97 | $106,024 |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Philosophy & Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,300 | 1,490 | 14.6% | $--- | $124,015 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 5,500 | 6,280 | 14.2% | $51.15 | $106,391 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 440 | 500 | 13.6% | $--- | $133,470 |
| Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 150 | 170 | 13.3% | $--- | $119,866 |
| English Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,900 | 2,110 | 11.1% | $--- | $--- |
| Occupation | Employment Estimate 2018 | Employment Estimate 2028 | Percent Change | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
| Optometrists | 1,010 | 1,120 | 10.9% | $61.39 | $127,689 |
| Family & General Practitioners | 3,660 | 4,060 | 10.9% | $--- | $--- |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | 380 | 420 | 10.5% | $--- | $122,961 |
| Dentists, General | 5,410 | 5,950 | 10.0% | $58.91 | $122,528 |
* Median wages are updated to 1st Quarter, 2018.
NA = Data not available.
