Career Outlook & Job Growth
Employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for 830+ occupations, growth rates, annual job openings, and education requirements through 2033. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics across all 50 states; see our methodology.
Fastest Growing Careers 2024–2034
| Occupation | Growth |
|---|---|
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | +49.9% |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | +42.1% |
| Nurse Practitioners | +40.1% |
| Data Scientists | +33.5% |
| Information Security Analysts | +28.5% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | +23.2% |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | +22.0% |
| Actuaries | +21.8% |
| Operations Research Analysts | +21.5% |
| Physician Assistants | +20.4% |
| Psychiatric Technicians | +20.0% |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | +19.8% |
Most Annual Job Openings
Fast Food and Counter Workers
$31,200/yr median
904,300
openings/yr
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
$35,800/yr median
765,800
openings/yr
Retail Salespersons
$35,410/yr median
555,800
openings/yr
Cashiers
$32,880/yr median
542,600
openings/yr
Stockers and Order Fillers
$37,330/yr median
472,300
openings/yr
Waiters and Waitresses
$35,230/yr median
456,700
openings/yr
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
$40,240/yr median
384,300
openings/yr
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
$36,840/yr median
351,300
openings/yr
Customer Service Representatives
$44,770/yr median
341,700
openings/yr
General and Operations Managers
$105,770/yr median
308,700
openings/yr
Declining Occupations 2024–2034
| Occupation | Decline |
|---|---|
| Word Processors and Typists | -36.1% |
| Roof Bolters, Mining | -34.2% |
| Telephone Operators | -27.5% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | -26.3% |
| Data Entry Keyers | -25.9% |
| Foundry Mold and Coremakers | -25.9% |
| Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic | -24.4% |
| Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | -22.3% |
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Each of the 830+ occupations tracked by the BLS has its own career outlook page with growth projections, education requirements, and salary data.
Browse All Occupations →Last updated: 2024–2034 projections cycle. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024–2034.