Skip to content
Singulariki

Job outlook

963 occupations · BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034

Every two years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes Employment Projections — its model of how many people will hold each occupation ten years out, given expected demand, retirements, and how the economy is changing. These are the official numbers behind every "fastest-growing jobs" headline. Across these 963 occupations, BLS projects total employment to move from 220,838,200 in 2024 to 228,321,900 by 2034 — a net change of +3.4% (7,483,700 jobs) and roughly 22,759,700 openings every year as workers are hired, replaced, and move on.

+3.4% projected total growth 2024→2034
7,483,700 net jobs added
22,759,700 annual openings (avg)

Fastest-growing occupations

Highest projected percent change in employment, 2024 → 2034.

  1. Wind Turbine Service Technicians +49.9%
  2. Solar Photovoltaic Installers +42.1%
  3. Nurse Practitioners +40.1%
  4. Data Scientists +33.5%
  5. Business Intelligence Analysts +33.5%
  6. Clinical Data Managers +33.5%
  7. Information Security Analysts +28.5%
  8. Medical and Health Services Managers +23.2%
  9. Physical Therapist Assistants +22.0%
  10. Actuaries +21.8%
  11. Operations Research Analysts +21.5%
  12. Physician Assistants +20.4%
  13. Anesthesiologist Assistants +20.4%
  14. Psychiatric Technicians +20.0%
  15. Ophthalmic Medical Technicians +19.8%
  16. Computer and Information Research Scientists +19.7%
  17. Occupational Therapy Assistants +19.2%
  18. Financial Examiners +18.5%
  19. Hearing Aid Specialists +18.4%
  20. Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary +17.3%

Fastest-declining occupations

Largest projected percent drop in employment, 2024 → 2034.

  1. Word Processors and Typists -36.1%
  2. Roof Bolters, Mining -34.2%
  3. Telephone Operators -27.5%
  4. Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service -26.3%
  5. Data Entry Keyers -25.9%
  6. Foundry Mold and Coremakers -25.9%
  7. Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic -24.4%
  8. Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining -22.3%
  9. Telemarketers -22.1%
  10. Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand -21.2%
  11. Engine and Other Machine Assemblers -21.1%
  12. Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic -19.6%
  13. Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic -18.9%
  14. Model Makers, Metal and Plastic -18.2%
  15. Cutters and Trimmers, Hand -18.1%
  16. Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters -17.5%
  17. Order Clerks -17.2%
  18. Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons -16.9%
  19. Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -16.7%
  20. Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -16.3%

Most new jobs

Largest projected net headcount gain.

Occupation New jobs Change
Software Developers 267,700 +15.8%
Stockers and Order Fillers 235,000 +8.5%
Fast Food and Counter Workers 233,200 +6.1%
Baristas 233,200 +6.1%
Cooks, Restaurant 217,000 +14.9%
Registered Nurses 166,100 +4.9%
Acute Care Nurses 166,100 +4.9%
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 166,100 +4.9%
Critical Care Nurses 166,100 +4.9%
Clinical Nurse Specialists 166,100 +4.9%
General and Operations Managers 164,000 +4.4%
Medical and Health Services Managers 142,900 +23.2%
Financial Managers 128,800 +14.8%
Treasurers and Controllers 128,800 +14.8%
Investment Fund Managers 128,800 +14.8%
Nurse Practitioners 128,400 +40.1%
Construction Laborers 106,500 +7.3%
Computer and Information Systems Managers 101,600 +15.2%
Medical Assistants 101,200 +12.5%
Management Analysts 94,500 +8.8%

Most annual openings

Most yearly hiring opportunities (growth + replacement).

Occupation Openings/yr Median pay
Fast Food and Counter Workers 904,300 $30,480
Baristas 904,300 $30,480
Retail Salespersons 555,800 $34,580
Cashiers 542,600 $31,190
Stockers and Order Fillers 472,300 $37,090
Waiters and Waitresses 456,700 $33,760
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 384,300 $38,940
Recycling and Reclamation Workers 384,300 $38,940
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 351,300 $35,930
Customer Service Representatives 341,700 $42,830
General and Operations Managers 308,700 $102,950
Office Clerks, General 282,400 $43,630
Cooks, Restaurant 250,700 $36,830
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 237,600 $57,440
Nursing Assistants 204,100 $39,530
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 202,800 $46,290
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 193,500 $34,660
Registered Nurses 189,100 $93,600
Acute Care Nurses 189,100 $93,600
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 189,100 $93,600

Still hiring most — despite high AI exposure

A high AI task-overlap score doesn't mean a job is vanishing. Annual openings count every hire — growth and replacement as people retire or move on. These are the most-exposed occupations (top quartile of AI task overlap) that nonetheless post the largest yearly hiring. Together, top-quartile-exposed work accounts for 23% of all annual U.S. openings.

Exposure quadrant: AI task-overlap percentile vs Projected growth AI task-overlap (horizontal) versus projected 2024–34 job growth (vertical), each a percentile, for the 48 largest-employment U.S. occupations. Many high-overlap occupations are still projected to grow — task overlap is not a layoff forecast. Overlap measures shared tasks with AI, not automation. Lower overlap · growing Higher overlap · growing Higher overlap · shrinking Lower overlap · shrinking Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Construction Laborers Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Nursing Assistants Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Security Guards Cooks, Restaurant Fast Food and Counter Workers Waiters and Waitresses Acute Care Nurses Cashiers First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education General and Operations Managers Business Operations Specialists, All Other Online Merchants Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Software Developers AI task-overlap percentile → ↑ Projected growth
The 48 largest-employment U.S. occupations, plotted by AI task-overlap percentile (horizontal) and projected 2024–34 job-growth percentile (vertical). High overlap appears in both growing and shrinking work — there is no automation diagonal. Overlap measures shared tasks with AI, not jobs lost.
Occupation Openings/yr AI exposure Median pay
Customer Service Representatives 341,700 94th · High $42,830
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 202,800 83rd · High $46,290
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 170,000 88th · High $49,210
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 144,500 80th · High $66,140
Receptionists and Information Clerks 128,500 76th · High $37,230
Accountants and Auditors 124,200 93rd · High $81,680
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 123,000 97th · High $66,260
Software Developers 115,200 91st · High $133,080
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 114,800 89th · High $66,780
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 108,200 76th · High $81,270
Business Continuity Planners 108,200 87th · High $81,270
Sustainability Specialists 108,200 87th · High $81,270
Online Merchants 108,200 77th · High $81,270
Security Management Specialists 108,200 76th · High $81,270
Management Analysts 98,100 89th · High $101,190
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 87,200 99th · High $76,950
Search Marketing Strategists 87,200 99th · High $76,950
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 85,900 83rd · High $44,640
Human Resources Specialists 81,800 88th · High $72,910
Project Management Specialists 78,200 81st · High $100,750

Exposure = share of an occupation's tasks that overlap with what today's AI models can do (Eloundou GPT-overlap + Felten AIOE), not a measure of jobs lost. Openings are BLS 2024→2034 projections of growth plus replacement demand.

Every occupation, ranked by projected growth

Sortable by any column and filterable by AI task-overlap exposure band. Sorted by projected growth by default. With JavaScript off, the full ranked table still renders below.

963 rows
Every occupation ranked by BLS projected growth, with AI task-overlap exposure
Wind Turbine Service Technicians13,60020,500+49.9%2,300$62,580Low
Solar Photovoltaic Installers28,60040,600+42.1%4,100$51,860Low
Nurse Practitioners320,400448,800+40.1%29,500$129,210Moderate
Business Intelligence Analysts245,900328,300+33.5%23,400$112,590High
Clinical Data Managers245,900328,300+33.5%23,400$112,590High
Data Scientists245,900328,300+33.5%23,400$112,590High
Information Security Analysts182,800234,900+28.5%16,000$124,910High
Medical and Health Services Managers616,200759,100+23.2%62,100$117,960High
Physical Therapist Assistants111,500136,000+22.0%19,800$65,510Low
Actuaries33,60040,900+21.8%2,400$125,770High
Operations Research Analysts112,100136,200+21.5%9,600$91,290High
Anesthesiologist Assistants162,700195,800+20.4%12,000$133,260Low
Physician Assistants162,700195,800+20.4%12,000$133,260Moderate
Psychiatric Technicians144,500173,300+20.0%15,900$42,590Low
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians78,80094,400+19.8%12,500$44,080Low
Computer and Information Research Scientists40,30048,300+19.7%3,200$140,910High
Occupational Therapy Assistants49,20058,700+19.2%7,200$68,340Low
Financial Examiners65,10077,200+18.5%5,700$90,400High
Hearing Aid Specialists10,70012,600+18.4%1,000$61,560Moderate
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary289,600339,700+17.3%27,400$105,620High
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary91,600106,900+16.8%8,600$79,940High
Logisticians241,000281,300+16.7%26,400$80,880High
Logistics Analysts241,000281,300+16.7%26,400$80,880High
Logistics Engineers241,000281,300+16.7%26,400$80,880High
Epidemiologists12,30014,300+16.2%800$83,980High
Industrial Machinery Mechanics439,600510,300+16.1%45,700$63,760Low
Software Developers1,693,8001,961,400+15.8%115,200$133,080High
Massage Therapists168,000193,900+15.4%24,700$57,950Low
Computer and Information Systems Managers667,100768,700+15.2%55,600$171,200High
Speech-Language Pathologists187,400215,500+15.0%13,300$95,410Moderate
Cooks, Restaurant1,460,2001,677,200+14.9%250,700$36,830Moderate
Financial Managers868,600997,400+14.8%74,600$161,700High
Investment Fund Managers868,600997,400+14.8%74,600$161,700High
Treasurers and Controllers868,600997,400+14.8%74,600$161,700High
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars41,90048,100+14.7%3,200$67,310High
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists2,9003,300+14.6%300$52,380Low
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists160,000182,100+13.8%10,200$98,340Moderate
Occupational Therapists160,000182,100+13.8%10,200$98,340Moderate
Orthotists and Prosthetists10,10011,500+13.3%900$78,310Low
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers90,000101,700+13.0%5,800$89,340Low
Medical Equipment Repairers68,00076,800+12.9%7,300$62,630Moderate
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers28,30031,900+12.8%3,100$65,670High
Forensic Science Technicians20,70023,300+12.8%2,900$67,440Moderate
Counselors, All Other69,10077,800+12.6%7,400$49,830
Marriage and Family Therapists77,80087,700+12.6%7,700$63,780Moderate
Medical Assistants811,000912,200+12.5%112,300$44,200Moderate
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists131,900148,400+12.5%14,900$83,910Moderate
Animal Caretakers392,100439,600+12.1%74,600$33,470Moderate
Respiratory Therapists139,600156,400+12.1%8,800$80,450Low
Computer Network Architects179,200200,600+11.9%11,200$130,390High
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors370,100414,200+11.9%74,200$46,180Low
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists179,200200,600+11.9%11,200$130,390High
Art Therapists56,10062,500+11.5%4,100$65,010Moderate
Music Therapists56,10062,500+11.5%4,100$65,010Moderate
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians19,50021,700+11.5%2,800$50,540Low
Therapists, All Other56,10062,500+11.5%4,100$65,010Moderate
Mechanical Door Repairers28,40031,700+11.4%2,700$51,050Low
Community Health Workers65,10072,500+11.3%7,800$51,030Moderate
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists76,30084,800+11.2%4,800$95,830Moderate
Athletic Trainers33,90037,600+11.1%2,400$60,250Moderate
Nurse Midwives8,6009,500+11.1%500$128,790Moderate
Taxi Drivers204,000226,600+11.1%22,600$36,220Moderate
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians39,00043,300+11.0%3,700$52,080Low
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists351,100389,600+11.0%25,200$101,140High
Industrial Engineers351,100389,600+11.0%25,200$101,140High
Manufacturing Engineers351,100389,600+11.0%25,200$101,140High
Validation Engineers351,100389,600+11.0%25,200$101,140High
Physical Therapists267,200296,400+10.9%13,200$101,020Moderate
Semiconductor Processing Technicians31,90035,400+10.9%3,900$51,180Low
Training and Development Specialists452,300501,000+10.8%43,900$65,850High
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers85,90094,900+10.4%9,400$59,300Moderate
Tile and Stone Setters52,60058,000+10.1%4,200$52,240Low
Medical Equipment Preparers76,50084,200+10.0%10,900$46,490Low
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers201,700221,900+10.0%14,000$102,610High
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers136,800150,100+9.7%13,500$60,060Moderate
Personal Financial Advisors326,000357,200+9.6%24,100$102,140High
Veterinarians86,40094,700+9.6%3,000$125,510Moderate
Audiologists15,80017,300+9.5%700$92,120Moderate
Chiropractors57,20062,600+9.5%2,800$79,000Moderate
Electricians818,700896,100+9.5%81,000$62,350Low
Exercise Physiologists23,90026,100+9.5%1,700$58,160Moderate
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles33,70036,900+9.5%2,700$54,340Low
Genetic Counselors4,0004,300+9.3%300$98,910High
Flight Attendants130,800142,900+9.2%19,800$67,130Moderate
Automotive Engineers293,100319,600+9.1%18,100$102,320High
Fuel Cell Engineers293,100319,600+9.1%18,100$102,320High
Mechanical Engineers293,100319,600+9.1%18,100$102,320High
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians134,200146,400+9.1%14,300$45,980Low
Driver/Sales Workers451,500491,300+8.8%51,300$37,130Low
Management Analysts1,075,1001,169,700+8.8%98,100$101,190High
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes21,40023,200+8.7%2,200$96,310High
Computer Systems Analysts521,100566,500+8.7%34,200$103,790High
Construction Managers550,300598,400+8.7%46,800$106,980Moderate
Data Warehousing Specialists66,90072,700+8.7%4,000$135,980High
Database Architects66,90072,700+8.7%4,000$135,980High
Health Informatics Specialists521,100566,500+8.7%34,200$103,790High
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists165,300179,600+8.7%9,600$100,590High
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers117,800128,100+8.7%22,200$37,320Low
Nurse Anesthetists53,80058,500+8.6%2,700$223,210Moderate
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers11,70012,700+8.6%1,200$64,190Low
Biostatisticians32,20034,900+8.5%2,000$103,300High
Cargo and Freight Agents100,600109,200+8.5%8,800$49,900High
Commercial Divers4,2004,500+8.5%400$61,130Low
Freight Forwarders100,600109,200+8.5%8,800$49,900High
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians31,90034,600+8.5%3,400$58,440Moderate
Statisticians32,20034,900+8.5%2,000$103,300High
Stockers and Order Fillers2,764,8002,999,800+8.5%472,300$37,090Low
Avionics Technicians21,40023,100+8.2%1,800$81,390Moderate
Blockchain Engineers472,000510,500+8.2%31,300$108,970High
Computer Occupations, All Other472,000510,500+8.2%31,300$108,970High
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects472,000510,500+8.2%31,300$108,970High
Couriers and Messengers247,200267,600+8.2%27,900$38,340Low
Digital Forensics Analysts472,000510,500+8.2%31,300$108,970High
Document Management Specialists472,000510,500+8.2%31,300$108,970High
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians472,000510,500+8.2%31,300$108,970High
Information Security Engineers472,000510,500+8.2%31,300$108,970High
Information Technology Project Managers472,000510,500+8.2%31,300$108,970High
Penetration Testers472,000510,500+8.2%31,300$108,970High
Web Administrators472,000510,500+8.2%31,300$108,970High
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians9,30010,100+8.1%900$79,830Moderate
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary50,30054,400+8.1%4,100$106,120High
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers425,200459,700+8.1%40,100$59,810Low
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance7,0007,600+8.1%1,100$50,280Moderate
Optometrists47,80051,600+8.0%2,400$134,830Moderate
Agricultural Equipment Operators65,20070,300+7.7%10,500$42,580Low
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling43,20046,500+7.7%5,500$77,180Moderate
Healthcare Social Workers193,200208,100+7.7%18,400$68,090Moderate
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners30,40032,700+7.6%2,900$49,140Low
Web Developers86,00092,500+7.5%5,400$90,930High
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary66,00070,800+7.3%5,400$83,460High
Computer Hardware Engineers76,80082,400+7.3%4,700$155,020High
Construction Laborers1,457,0001,563,400+7.3%129,400$46,730Low
Light Truck Drivers1,079,8001,158,600+7.3%120,200$44,140Low
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders7,1007,600+7.2%800$40,160Low
Electrical Engineers192,000205,700+7.2%11,700$111,910Moderate
Chefs and Head Cooks197,300211,300+7.1%24,400$60,990Moderate
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists44,10047,200+7.1%2,600$88,180Moderate
Medical Records Specialists194,800208,600+7.1%14,200$50,250High
Curators15,10016,200+7.0%1,800$61,770High
Dental Hygienists221,600237,200+7.0%15,300$94,260Low
Manicurists and Pedicurists210,100224,800+7.0%24,800$34,660Low
Video Game Designers128,900137,900+7.0%9,100$98,090High
Web and Digital Interface Designers128,900137,900+7.0%9,100$98,090High
Food Batchmakers173,500185,400+6.9%24,200$40,790Low
Acupuncturists15,30016,400+6.8%900$78,140Low
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers149,100159,100+6.7%16,300$47,080High
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists941,7001,004,700+6.7%87,200$76,950High
Search Marketing Strategists941,7001,004,700+6.7%87,200$76,950High
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs243,900260,300+6.7%36,300$36,670Moderate
Skincare Specialists97,400103,900+6.7%14,500$41,560Low
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers24,60026,300+6.6%2,600$50,620Low
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers127,400135,800+6.6%10,700$92,560Low
Marketing Managers407,000433,700+6.6%34,300$161,030High
Financial Risk Specialists60,50064,400+6.5%4,800$106,000High
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators25,10026,700+6.5%2,100$61,340Moderate
Food Scientists and Technologists15,20016,200+6.5%1,200$85,310High
Personal Service Managers, All Other25,10026,700+6.5%2,100$61,340Moderate
Spa Managers25,10026,700+6.5%2,100$61,340Moderate
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists13,40014,300+6.4%1,000$78,380High
Coaches and Scouts306,500326,000+6.4%41,800$45,920Moderate
Dental Assistants381,900406,300+6.4%52,900$47,300Low
Dermatologists10,90011,600+6.4%400$239,200Moderate
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other90,50096,300+6.4%14,600$34,830
Food Service Managers352,800375,300+6.4%42,000$65,310Moderate
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants15,60016,600+6.4%4,200$34,800Moderate
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other94,400100,400+6.4%16,100$37,900
Pharmacy Technicians490,400521,800+6.4%49,000$43,460Moderate
Social and Community Service Managers219,800233,900+6.4%18,600$78,240Moderate
Social and Human Service Assistants449,600478,500+6.4%50,600$45,120Moderate
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers527,400560,600+6.3%99,600$32,670Low
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services123,300131,100+6.3%13,400$46,900Moderate
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists5,6005,900+6.3%400$109,840High
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer95,900101,800+6.2%5,700$127,590High
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers41,70044,300+6.2%5,500$45,690Low
Human Resources Specialists944,3001,002,700+6.2%81,800$72,910High
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic41,70044,300+6.2%5,500$45,690Low
Potters, Manufacturing41,70044,300+6.2%5,500$45,690Low
Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists95,900101,800+6.2%5,700$127,590High
Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing41,70044,300+6.2%5,500$45,690Low
Aerospace Engineers71,60075,900+6.1%4,500$134,830High
Baristas3,796,0004,029,200+6.1%904,300$30,480Moderate
Choreographers4,6004,900+6.1%700$55,600Low
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment7,0007,400+6.1%600$82,730Low
Fast Food and Counter Workers3,796,0004,029,200+6.1%904,300$30,480Moderate
Psychiatrists27,10028,800+6.1%900$239,200Moderate
Supply Chain Managers216,700229,800+6.1%18,500$102,010High
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers216,700229,800+6.1%18,500$102,010High
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other35,80038,000+6.0%4,400
Farm Labor Contractors3,9004,200+6.0%300$48,690Low
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1,215,0001,288,000+6.0%183,900$42,010Moderate
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other79,30084,000+6.0%11,100$36,260
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians26,20027,800+6.0%2,600$54,950Low
Private Detectives and Investigators43,60046,200+6.0%3,900$52,370Moderate
Agricultural Engineers1,7001,800+5.9%100$84,630Moderate
Bartenders756,700801,500+5.9%129,600$33,530Moderate
Costume Attendants6,7007,100+5.9%1,800$54,810Moderate
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers3,1003,300+5.9%300$41,080Low
Roofers166,700176,500+5.9%12,700$50,970Low
Animal Scientists2,8002,900+5.8%200$79,120High
Biochemists and Biophysicists35,60037,600+5.8%2,900$103,650High
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers149,700158,400+5.8%42,700$33,720Low
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects8,5009,000+5.8%600$105,670Moderate
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines188,700199,600+5.8%16,500$63,980Low
Training and Development Managers46,40049,200+5.8%3,800$127,090High
Business Teachers, Postsecondary103,100109,000+5.7%8,100$97,270High
Financial and Investment Analysts368,500389,600+5.7%25,100$101,350High
Helpers--Roofers5,2005,500+5.7%600$40,590Low
Materials Engineers23,00024,300+5.7%1,500$108,310High
Tire Repairers and Changers113,400119,900+5.7%15,300$37,120Low
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials19,30020,400+5.7%4,600$38,820Moderate
Bakers249,100263,200+5.6%39,900$36,650Low
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists575,200607,400+5.6%75,800$35,250Low
Phlebotomists139,700147,500+5.6%18,400$43,660Low
Project Management Specialists1,046,3001,105,000+5.6%78,200$100,750High
Athletes and Sports Competitors19,10020,200+5.5%2,100$62,360Low
Cooks, All Other24,00025,300+5.5%3,700$36,210
Dietitians and Nutritionists90,90095,900+5.5%6,200$73,850High
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay23,40024,700+5.5%2,000$100,940Moderate
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers146,800154,900+5.5%18,400$37,700Low
Sales Engineers56,80059,900+5.5%5,000$121,520High
Shampooers18,50019,600+5.5%2,700$31,470Low
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers202,600213,500+5.4%31,900$33,800Low
Museum Technicians and Conservators15,70016,500+5.4%1,900$47,460Moderate
Neurologists8,3008,800+5.4%300$239,200Moderate
Soil and Plant Scientists20,70021,800+5.4%1,700$71,410High
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists107,000112,700+5.3%8,500$77,020High
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary44,80047,200+5.3%3,500$96,690High
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers921,600970,600+5.3%74,400$78,690Moderate
Food Processing Workers, All Other58,70061,800+5.3%6,500$38,420
Motorcycle Mechanics14,90015,700+5.3%1,500$47,200Low
Paperhangers2,3002,500+5.3%200$48,260Low
Solar Energy Installation Managers921,600970,600+5.3%74,400$78,690Moderate
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors10,30010,800+5.2%1,100$63,940Low
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers22,20023,300+5.2%1,300$106,950High
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other178,800188,100+5.2%13,600$48,790Moderate
Neurodiagnostic Technologists178,800188,100+5.2%13,600$48,790Moderate
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists178,800188,100+5.2%13,600$48,790Moderate
Patient Representatives178,800188,100+5.2%13,600$48,790Moderate
Aircraft Service Attendants28,00029,500+5.1%4,300$41,540Low
Animal Trainers47,30049,800+5.1%7,100$38,750Low
Commercial Pilots55,40058,300+5.1%6,600$122,670Moderate
Cooks, Private Household34,20036,000+5.1%5,300$44,530Moderate
Emergency Medical Technicians181,000190,200+5.1%14,100$41,340Low
Surgical Assistants25,30026,600+5.1%1,600$60,290Low
Civil Engineers368,900387,500+5.0%23,600$99,590High
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers24,20025,400+5.0%2,000$106,580Low
Human Resources Managers221,900233,000+5.0%17,900$140,030High
Paramedics101,900107,000+5.0%4,900$58,410Low
Public Relations Managers83,20087,300+5.0%6,600$138,520High
Transportation Engineers368,900387,500+5.0%23,600$99,590High
Water/Wastewater Engineers368,900387,500+5.0%23,600$99,590High
Acute Care Nurses3,391,0003,557,100+4.9%189,100$93,600Moderate
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses3,391,0003,557,100+4.9%189,100$93,600Moderate
Chemists86,80091,000+4.9%6,300$84,150Moderate
Clinical Nurse Specialists3,391,0003,557,100+4.9%189,100$93,600Moderate
Critical Care Nurses3,391,0003,557,100+4.9%189,100$93,600Moderate
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters45,30047,500+4.9%4,900$39,270Low
Materials Scientists8,7009,100+4.9%600$104,160High
Media Programming Directors167,000175,200+4.9%12,800$83,480Moderate
Media Technical Directors/Managers167,000175,200+4.9%12,800$83,480Moderate
Pest Control Workers102,400107,500+4.9%13,400$44,730Low
Producers and Directors167,000175,200+4.9%12,800$83,480Moderate
Registered Nurses3,391,0003,557,100+4.9%189,100$93,600Moderate
Talent Directors167,000175,200+4.9%12,800$83,480High
Food Science Technicians20,40021,300+4.8%3,200$49,430Low
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners155,800163,300+4.8%15,500$59,440Moderate
Public Relations Specialists315,900331,000+4.8%27,600$69,780High
Calibration Technologists and Technicians15,80016,500+4.7%1,400$65,040Moderate
Insulation Workers, Mechanical27,20028,500+4.7%2,300$57,250Low
Passenger Attendants25,60026,800+4.7%4,100$37,560Moderate
Sales Managers619,500648,500+4.7%49,000$138,060High
Accountants and Auditors1,579,8001,652,600+4.6%124,200$81,680High
Administrative Services Managers271,200283,800+4.6%23,200$108,390Moderate
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other119,200124,700+4.6%13,100$54,940
Fence Erectors26,40027,600+4.6%2,300$46,940Low
Pharmacists335,100350,500+4.6%14,200$137,480High
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers19,40020,300+4.6%1,500$59,280Low
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers1,333,7001,393,500+4.5%106,700$136,550Moderate
Carpenters959,0001,002,100+4.5%74,100$59,310Low
Compliance Managers1,333,7001,393,500+4.5%106,700$136,550High
Dancers12,30012,900+4.5%1,800Low
Health Education Specialists71,80075,000+4.5%7,900$63,000Moderate
Helpers--Carpenters25,20026,400+4.5%2,700$41,600Low
Loss Prevention Managers1,333,7001,393,500+4.5%106,700$136,550Moderate
Managers, All Other1,333,7001,393,500+4.5%106,700$136,550Moderate
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders381,200398,200+4.5%45,300$40,900Low
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters504,500527,200+4.5%44,000$62,970Low
Prosthodontists900900+4.5%0$239,200Low
Regulatory Affairs Managers1,333,7001,393,500+4.5%106,700$136,550High
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians504,500527,200+4.5%44,000$62,970Low
Surgical Technologists115,600120,800+4.5%7,000$62,830Low
Surveying and Mapping Technicians59,40062,100+4.5%7,600$51,940High
Tax Preparers90,60094,700+4.5%10,400$50,560High
Wind Energy Development Managers1,333,7001,393,500+4.5%106,700$136,550High
Wind Energy Operations Managers1,333,7001,393,500+4.5%106,700$136,550Moderate
Climate Change Policy Analysts90,30094,300+4.4%8,500$80,060High
Environmental Restoration Planners90,30094,300+4.4%8,500$80,060High
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health90,30094,300+4.4%8,500$80,060High
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers23,80024,900+4.4%1,500$109,660High
General and Operations Managers3,712,9003,876,800+4.4%308,700$102,950Moderate
Geodetic Surveyors56,10058,600+4.4%3,900$72,740Moderate
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors23,80024,900+4.4%1,500$109,660High
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other26,30027,400+4.4%2,800$40,760
Industrial Ecologists90,30094,300+4.4%8,500$80,060High
Orthodontists5,9006,200+4.4%200$239,200Moderate
Rock Splitters, Quarry3,2003,400+4.4%400$47,460Low
Social Science Research Assistants40,60042,300+4.4%5,200$58,040High
Structural Iron and Steel Workers65,70068,600+4.4%5,500$62,700Low
Surveyors56,10058,600+4.4%3,900$72,740Moderate
Agricultural Technicians18,60019,400+4.3%2,900$46,790Moderate
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators9,1009,500+4.3%300$67,710High
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity158,800165,600+4.3%20,900$57,440Moderate
Chief Executives309,400322,700+4.3%22,200$206,420High
Chief Sustainability Officers309,400322,700+4.3%22,200$206,420High
Clinical Neuropsychologists55,30057,700+4.3%3,900$117,580High
Fundraisers134,400140,200+4.3%10,200$66,490High
Material Moving Workers, All Other27,70028,900+4.3%3,100$41,690
Neuropsychologists55,30057,700+4.3%3,900$117,580High
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric12,50013,100+4.3%300$239,200Moderate
Pile Driver Operators3,2003,300+4.3%300$70,510Low
Precision Agriculture Technicians18,60019,400+4.3%2,900$46,790Moderate
Psychologists, All Other55,30057,700+4.3%3,900$117,580High
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians228,000237,800+4.3%12,900$77,660Moderate
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders12,00012,500+4.3%1,300$58,070Low
Airfield Operations Specialists16,90017,600+4.2%1,600$56,750Moderate
Art Directors135,000140,700+4.2%12,300$111,040High
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics805,600839,200+4.2%70,000$49,670Low
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers103,100107,400+4.2%7,700$58,140Low
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators18,60019,400+4.2%2,100$45,760Low
Fundraising Managers45,70047,600+4.2%3,600$123,480High
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants850,000885,300+4.2%85,900$44,640High
Physicians, Pathologists12,60013,100+4.2%400$239,200Moderate
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary10,70011,200+4.1%800$86,350High
Architectural and Civil Drafters110,500115,100+4.1%10,000$64,280High
Barbers76,00079,200+4.1%8,400$38,960Low
Cardiologists19,40020,200+4.1%600$239,200Moderate
Dentists, General129,800135,200+4.1%3,900$172,790Low
Funeral Home Managers32,10033,400+4.1%2,600$76,830Moderate
Lawyers864,800900,700+4.1%31,500$151,160High
Microbiologists20,70021,600+4.1%1,700$87,330Moderate
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons6,1006,400+4.1%200$239,200Low
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric14,70015,300+4.1%400$239,200Moderate
Plasterers and Stucco Masons24,20025,200+4.1%1,900$56,020Low
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education555,100578,100+4.1%65,500$37,120Moderate
Recreation Workers327,700341,100+4.1%68,100$35,380Moderate
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians139,400145,000+4.0%11,300$78,680Low
Bioinformatics Technicians5,0005,200+4.0%300$71,490High
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health40,40042,100+4.0%5,600$49,490Moderate
Film and Video Editors43,50045,200+4.0%3,600$70,980Moderate
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary1,6001,700+4.0%100$100,830High
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2,235,1002,324,400+4.0%237,600$57,440Low
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other5,0005,200+4.0%300$71,490High
Physicists24,60025,600+4.0%1,700$166,290High
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers100,000103,900+3.9%11,700$226,600Moderate
Animal Control Workers12,20012,700+3.9%1,300$45,830Moderate
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval123,600128,400+3.9%7,800$96,690High
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment410,100426,200+3.9%56,200$35,270Low
Environmental Engineers39,40041,000+3.9%3,000$104,170High
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other1,6001,600+3.9%200$49,330
Social Workers, All Other81,00084,100+3.9%7,000$69,480
Surgeons, All Other25,10026,000+3.9%600$239,200
Architectural and Engineering Managers212,500220,500+3.8%14,500$167,740High
Archivists9,3009,700+3.8%1,100$61,570High
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers212,500220,500+3.8%14,500$167,740Moderate
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio15,40016,000+3.8%1,500Moderate
Facilities Managers151,400157,100+3.8%13,200$104,690Low
Fire Inspectors and Investigators14,70015,200+3.8%1,500$78,060Moderate
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall40,20041,700+3.8%3,400$48,680Low
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1,629,7001,692,100+3.8%159,800$48,620Low
Painters, Construction and Maintenance342,200355,200+3.8%28,100$48,660Low
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation29,60030,700+3.8%4,100$45,200Low
Residential Advisors91,20094,700+3.8%17,400$39,180Moderate
Security Managers151,400157,100+3.8%13,200$104,690Moderate
Transportation Workers, All Other11,50011,900+3.8%1,200$39,630
Anthropologists and Archeologists8,8009,200+3.7%800$64,910Moderate
Chemical Technicians57,00059,000+3.7%6,700$57,790Moderate
Clinical Research Coordinators104,300108,200+3.7%8,500$161,180High
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks264,200274,000+3.7%43,600$34,270High
Insurance Sales Agents568,800589,800+3.7%47,000$60,370High
Life Scientists, All Other7,8008,100+3.7%400$87,800
Medical Appliance Technicians12,00012,400+3.7%1,500$47,060Low
Natural Sciences Managers104,300108,200+3.7%8,500$161,180High
Sales and Related Workers, All Other122,600127,100+3.7%16,000$46,370
Self-Enrichment Teachers417,500433,000+3.7%51,400$45,590Moderate
Traffic Technicians7,9008,200+3.7%800$58,480Moderate
Water Resource Specialists104,300108,200+3.7%8,500$161,180High
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers20,40021,100+3.6%1,400$47,260Low
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders14,60015,200+3.6%1,600$41,460Low
Crossing Guards and Flaggers91,40094,700+3.6%18,000$37,700Moderate
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other8,5008,800+3.6%2,200$34,550
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other41,70043,100+3.6%2,600$64,030Moderate
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers1,192,5001,235,000+3.6%158,200$38,090Low
Midwives41,70043,100+3.6%2,600$64,030Moderate
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators489,300507,100+3.6%41,900$58,710Low
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers135,400140,300+3.6%13,400$72,270High
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers466,100483,100+3.6%39,000$66,700High
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary52,50054,400+3.6%4,000$80,330High
Sociologists3,4003,600+3.6%300$101,690High
Writers and Authors135,400140,300+3.6%13,400$72,270High
Biological Technicians82,70085,600+3.5%9,100$52,000Moderate
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors376,300389,600+3.5%31,000$65,140High
Endoscopy Technicians109,700113,500+3.5%14,400$46,050Low
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other109,700113,500+3.5%14,400$46,050Low
Landscape Architects21,80022,600+3.5%1,700$79,660High
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other83,20086,200+3.5%10,600$60,130High
Medical Dosimetrists4,8004,900+3.5%200$138,110Moderate
Public Safety Telecommunicators105,200108,900+3.5%10,700$50,730High
Quality Control Analysts83,20086,200+3.5%10,600$60,130Moderate
Remote Sensing Technicians83,20086,200+3.5%10,600$60,130High
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants109,700113,500+3.5%14,400$46,050Moderate
Amusement and Recreation Attendants392,300405,500+3.4%102,400$30,490Moderate
Child, Family, and School Social Workers399,900413,300+3.4%35,100$58,570High
Conservation Scientists28,50029,500+3.4%2,500$67,950Moderate
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers17,10017,700+3.4%1,700$53,990Low
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary3,2003,300+3.4%200$77,280High
Firefighters344,900356,700+3.4%27,100$59,530Low
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers97,200100,500+3.4%6,500$92,430Low
Legislators27,70028,600+3.4%2,200$44,810High
Lodging Managers52,00053,800+3.4%5,400$68,130Moderate
Park Naturalists28,50029,500+3.4%2,500$67,950Moderate
Range Managers28,50029,500+3.4%2,500$67,950Moderate
Subway and Streetcar Operators9,6009,900+3.4%900$84,830Moderate
Urban and Regional Planners44,70046,200+3.4%3,400$83,720High
Audio and Video Technicians92,30095,400+3.3%7,300$54,830Moderate
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders128,900133,100+3.3%14,400$57,090Low
Credit Counselors31,80032,900+3.3%2,200$50,480High
Crematory Operators3,1003,200+3.3%600$42,880Low
General Internal Medicine Physicians73,20075,600+3.3%2,100$236,350High
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary4,0004,200+3.3%300$86,730High
Glaziers60,50062,500+3.3%5,100$55,440Low
Orderlies54,00055,800+3.3%7,800$37,700Low
Real Estate Brokers111,300115,000+3.3%9,700$72,280High
Recreational Therapists16,10016,600+3.3%1,300$60,280Moderate
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents514,500531,600+3.3%38,100$78,140High
Tree Trimmers and Pruners60,10062,100+3.3%7,400$50,430Low
Anesthesiologists45,30046,700+3.2%1,300$239,200Low
Brickmasons and Blockmasons74,10076,400+3.2%5,600$60,800Low
Commercial and Industrial Designers30,60031,600+3.2%2,500$79,450High
Counter and Rental Clerks408,200421,300+3.2%45,900$38,540High
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers25,10026,000+3.2%2,000$99,240Moderate
Interior Designers87,10089,900+3.2%7,800$63,490High
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers193,000199,300+3.2%20,800$37,350Moderate
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators47,00048,600+3.2%4,000$51,650Low
Riggers24,60025,400+3.2%2,500$62,060Low
Customs and Border Protection Officers698,800720,800+3.1%53,700$76,290Moderate
Financial Quantitative Analysts137,100141,400+3.1%10,300$80,190High
Financial Specialists, All Other137,100141,400+3.1%10,300$80,190High
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers617,500636,500+3.1%52,400$78,300Moderate
Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts137,100141,400+3.1%10,300$80,190High
Funeral Attendants32,50033,500+3.1%5,700$34,610Moderate
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers27,50028,400+3.1%3,200$49,800Low
Parts Salespersons272,100280,600+3.1%30,200$37,440Moderate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers698,800720,800+3.1%53,700$76,290Moderate
Purchasing Managers83,50086,100+3.1%6,400$139,510High
Real Estate Sales Agents420,900433,700+3.1%36,600$56,320High
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1,226,7001,264,700+3.1%123,000$66,260High
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary193,600199,600+3.1%24,600$44,930Moderate
Business Continuity Planners1,205,7001,242,000+3.0%108,200$81,270High
Business Operations Specialists, All Other1,205,7001,242,000+3.0%108,200$81,270High
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians64,70066,600+3.0%3,800$67,260Moderate
Compliance Officers418,000430,300+3.0%33,300$78,420High
Coroners418,000430,300+3.0%33,300$78,420Moderate
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks180,400185,900+3.0%18,500$47,700High
Crane and Tower Operators42,30043,500+3.0%3,800$66,370Low
Customs Brokers418,000430,300+3.0%33,300$78,420High
Emergency Management Directors13,20013,600+3.0%1,000$86,130High
Environmental Compliance Inspectors418,000430,300+3.0%33,300$78,420Moderate
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers418,000430,300+3.0%33,300$78,420Moderate
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant277,200285,300+3.0%48,000$34,460Low
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders16,50017,000+3.0%1,900$47,010Low
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators418,000430,300+3.0%33,300$78,420Moderate
Highway Maintenance Workers159,100163,900+3.0%12,300$49,070Low
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary5,1005,300+3.0%400$78,630High
Nuclear Medicine Technologists20,00020,600+3.0%900$97,020Moderate
Online Merchants1,205,7001,242,000+3.0%108,200$81,270High
Parking Attendants135,700139,800+3.0%18,500$34,600Low
Regulatory Affairs Specialists418,000430,300+3.0%33,300$78,420High
Security Management Specialists1,205,7001,242,000+3.0%108,200$81,270High
Sustainability Specialists1,205,7001,242,000+3.0%108,200$81,270High
Transit and Railroad Police3,1003,200+3.0%200$82,320Low
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas18,30018,800+2.9%1,700$59,600Low
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary9,0009,300+2.9%700$87,710High
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives160,800165,400+2.9%10,900$105,980Moderate
Opticians, Dispensing79,90082,200+2.9%6,800$46,560Moderate
Physical Therapist Aides45,60046,900+2.8%6,600$34,520Low
Rail Car Repairers17,90018,400+2.8%1,500$65,680Low
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks131,900135,600+2.8%14,400$41,460High
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary6,5006,700+2.7%500$95,770High
Emergency Medicine Physicians36,10037,100+2.7%1,000$239,200Moderate
Family Medicine Physicians116,000119,100+2.7%3,300$238,380Moderate
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers71,90073,800+2.7%7,000$58,610Moderate
Media and Communication Workers, All Other34,30035,300+2.7%3,000$71,770
Radiologists28,20029,000+2.7%800$239,200High
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary14,00014,400+2.6%1,000$101,390High
Chemical Engineers21,60022,100+2.6%1,100$121,860High
Floor Sanders and Finishers5,6005,800+2.6%400$49,150Low
Home Appliance Repairers37,30038,300+2.6%3,100$49,410Low
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses651,400668,500+2.6%54,400$62,340Low
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists92,30094,800+2.6%7,900$64,520Moderate
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers13,10013,500+2.6%1,500$60,020Moderate
Allergists and Immunologists340,700349,300+2.5%9,600$239,200Moderate
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other18,10018,500+2.5%2,600$42,360
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other1,4001,500+2.5%100$49,910
Dietetic Technicians30,90031,700+2.5%4,000$37,040Moderate
Education Administrators, All Other60,20061,700+2.5%4,100$89,040Moderate
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers65,40067,000+2.5%8,500$59,330Low
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers269,800276,400+2.5%33,000$47,520Moderate
Hospitalists340,700349,300+2.5%9,600$239,200Moderate
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates27,30028,000+2.5%900$156,210Moderate
Judicial Law Clerks14,50014,900+2.5%1,000$60,400Moderate
Occupational Therapy Aides5,2005,300+2.5%600$37,370Low
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics36,90037,800+2.5%3,500$46,560Low
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians340,700349,300+2.5%9,600$239,200Moderate
Physicians, All Other340,700349,300+2.5%9,600$239,200Moderate
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary17,10017,500+2.5%1,300$97,360High
Preventive Medicine Physicians340,700349,300+2.5%9,600$239,200Moderate
Protective Service Workers, All Other84,00086,100+2.5%23,300$41,600Moderate
Retail Loss Prevention Specialists84,00086,100+2.5%23,300$41,600Moderate
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas46,00047,100+2.5%4,300$47,510Low
Sports Medicine Physicians340,700349,300+2.5%9,600$239,200Moderate
Urologists340,700349,300+2.5%9,600$239,200Moderate
Animal Breeders7,9008,100+2.4%1,200$52,000Low
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary14,50014,800+2.4%1,100$84,290High
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists319,900327,700+2.4%26,500$60,640Low
Geothermal Technicians221,200226,500+2.4%21,500$48,640Low
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other14,10014,500+2.4%1,900$43,410
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other221,200226,500+2.4%21,500$48,640Low
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary15,40015,700+2.4%1,100$75,890High
Sheet Metal Workers127,000130,100+2.4%10,600$60,850Low
Agricultural Workers, All Other10,10010,300+2.3%1,500$40,390
Concierges45,60046,700+2.3%6,800$37,320High
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers224,700230,000+2.3%23,200$56,170Moderate
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers98,700101,000+2.3%11,800$38,860Low
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons7,4007,600+2.3%800$38,140Low
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary58,90060,200+2.3%4,400$79,350High
Nursing Assistants1,441,5001,474,000+2.3%204,100$39,530Low
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians19,60020,000+2.3%2,400$38,420Low
Sailors and Marine Oilers32,10032,800+2.3%3,900$49,610Low
Set and Exhibit Designers31,30032,000+2.3%2,500$66,280Moderate
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary17,10017,500+2.3%1,300$76,210High
Tire Builders20,90021,400+2.3%2,500$55,580Low
Astronomers1,8001,800+2.2%100$132,170High
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary25,40026,000+2.2%1,900$86,220High
Historians3,4003,500+2.2%300$74,050High
Law Teachers, Postsecondary29,50030,200+2.2%2,200$126,650High
Slaughterers and Meat Packers69,60071,200+2.2%8,400$39,790Low
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators33,30034,000+2.2%3,800$75,190Low
Travel Agents65,70067,200+2.2%7,100$48,450High
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers457,300467,200+2.2%45,600$51,000Low
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians64,90066,200+2.1%5,500$64,200High
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary35,80036,600+2.1%2,700$77,800High
Craft Artists11,60011,900+2.1%1,000$38,480Moderate
Directors, Religious Activities and Education138,900141,800+2.1%13,800$54,840High
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary15,80016,100+2.1%1,200$119,980High
Education Teachers, Postsecondary74,90076,500+2.1%5,600$72,090High
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar158,800162,100+2.1%9,300$117,750High
Engineers, All Other158,800162,100+2.1%9,300$117,750High
Graphic Designers265,900271,500+2.1%20,000$61,300High
Mechatronics Engineers158,800162,100+2.1%9,300$117,750High
Microsystems Engineers158,800162,100+2.1%9,300$117,750High
Nanosystems Engineers158,800162,100+2.1%9,300$117,750High
Photonics Engineers158,800162,100+2.1%9,300$117,750Moderate
Robotics Engineers158,800162,100+2.1%9,300$117,750Moderate
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary15,40015,700+2.1%1,100$82,540High
Solar Energy Systems Engineers158,800162,100+2.1%9,300$117,750High
Wind Energy Engineers158,800162,100+2.1%9,300$117,750High
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary11,60011,900+2.0%900$101,480High
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria466,100475,400+2.0%69,700$36,450Low
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary16,20016,500+2.0%1,200$71,470High
Designers, All Other28,60029,200+2.0%2,200$66,220
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders57,30058,400+2.0%5,200$45,130Low
Fashion Designers25,70026,200+2.0%2,300$80,690High
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers32,50033,100+2.0%3,300$61,590Moderate
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other41,30042,200+2.0%2,400$113,730Moderate
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners2,447,7002,495,500+2.0%351,300$35,930Low
Naturopathic Physicians41,30042,200+2.0%2,400$113,730Moderate
Orthoptists41,30042,200+2.0%2,400$113,730Moderate
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary21,80022,200+2.0%1,600$94,680High
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other10,80011,000+2.0%1,000$67,080
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers57,40058,500+2.0%5,400$54,980Moderate
Biofuels Production Managers241,900246,500+1.9%17,100$121,440Moderate
Biomass Power Plant Managers241,900246,500+1.9%17,100$121,440Moderate
Geothermal Production Managers241,900246,500+1.9%17,100$121,440Moderate
Hydroelectric Production Managers241,900246,500+1.9%17,100$121,440Moderate
Industrial Production Managers241,900246,500+1.9%17,100$121,440Moderate
Quality Control Systems Managers241,900246,500+1.9%17,100$121,440Moderate
Radiation Therapists19,20019,600+1.9%900$101,990Moderate
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products303,200308,900+1.9%27,200$100,070High
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors303,200308,900+1.9%27,200$100,070High
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers206,700210,400+1.8%14,300$54,660Low
Computer Network Support Specialists152,700155,500+1.8%9,600$73,340High
Photographers151,200154,000+1.8%12,700$42,520Moderate
Podiatrists9,7009,900+1.8%300$152,800Moderate
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other183,400186,800+1.8%13,500$78,490
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary122,800124,800+1.7%9,000$80,190High
Aviation Inspectors25,70026,100+1.7%2,500$85,750Moderate
Education Administrators, Postsecondary226,600230,500+1.7%15,100$103,960High
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians74,60075,900+1.7%6,300$64,790Moderate
Interpreters and Translators75,30076,600+1.7%6,900$59,440High
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists142,100144,500+1.7%13,500$64,320High
Loan Officers301,400306,500+1.7%20,300$74,180High
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians74,60075,900+1.7%6,300$64,790Moderate
Signal and Track Switch Repairers8,7008,800+1.7%800$83,600Low
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other20,70021,100+1.7%1,500$75,040
Transportation Inspectors25,70026,100+1.7%2,500$85,750Moderate
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation25,70026,100+1.7%2,500$85,750Moderate
Automotive Body and Related Repairers172,600175,400+1.6%14,600$51,680Low
Biofuels Processing Technicians16,30016,600+1.6%1,600$61,710Low
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other21,50021,800+1.6%2,100$74,960
Plant and System Operators, All Other16,30016,600+1.6%1,600$61,710Low
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators15,00015,300+1.6%1,100$67,370Low
Ship Engineers8,8009,000+1.6%1,100$101,320Low
Special Effects Artists and Animators57,10058,000+1.6%5,000$99,800High
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term510,100518,500+1.6%61,100$38,470Moderate
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists18,20018,500+1.6%1,400$72,860Moderate
Agricultural Inspectors14,70014,900+1.5%2,200$50,990Moderate
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other132,000134,000+1.5%12,500$48,400
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other67,30068,300+1.5%5,700$77,390Moderate
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians9,80010,000+1.5%1,300$48,390Moderate
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand2,988,9003,033,100+1.5%384,300$38,940Low
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists67,30068,300+1.5%5,700$77,390Moderate
Pediatric Surgeons1,1001,100+1.5%0$239,200Moderate
Photonics Technicians67,30068,300+1.5%5,700$77,390Moderate
Recycling and Reclamation Workers2,988,9003,033,100+1.5%384,300$38,940Low
Extraction Workers, All Other6,3006,400+1.4%700$50,110
Financial Clerks, All Other38,90039,400+1.4%4,000$52,150
Motorboat Operators2,7002,800+1.4%300$51,880Low
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners6,2006,300+1.4%600$45,320Low
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers8,8008,900+1.4%800$40,860Low
Rehabilitation Counselors91,90093,200+1.4%10,000$46,110Moderate
Special Education Teachers, Preschool29,30029,700+1.4%2,100$62,190Moderate
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door47,70048,300+1.3%3,900$74,690Low
Embalmers3,6003,700+1.3%600$56,280Low
Instructional Coordinators232,600235,500+1.3%21,900$74,720High
Petroleum Engineers19,60019,800+1.3%1,200$141,280High
Air Traffic Controllers24,10024,400+1.2%2,200$144,580Moderate
Bioinformatics Scientists63,70064,500+1.2%4,800$93,330High
Biological Scientists, All Other63,70064,500+1.2%4,800$93,330High
Biologists63,70064,500+1.2%4,800$93,330High
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film36,40036,900+1.2%2,900$68,810Moderate
Dredge Operators1,1001,200+1.2%100$48,430Low
Economists17,60017,800+1.2%900$115,440High
Environmental Economists17,60017,800+1.2%900$115,440High
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians12,90013,000+1.2%1,100$58,890Moderate
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic66,00066,800+1.2%6,500$46,980Low
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers698,600706,900+1.2%67,700$71,190Moderate
Foresters13,80014,000+1.2%1,100$70,660Moderate
Gambling Managers5,1005,200+1.2%600$85,580High
Geneticists63,70064,500+1.2%4,800$93,330High
Molecular and Cellular Biologists63,70064,500+1.2%4,800$93,330High
Obstetricians and Gynecologists21,50021,700+1.2%600$239,200Moderate
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers121,700123,100+1.2%30,800$31,150Moderate
Adapted Physical Education Specialists41,00041,500+1.1%2,900$67,430Moderate
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians15,00015,100+1.1%1,300$70,760Moderate
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators792,500801,600+1.1%76,400$46,390Low
Musicians and Singers169,800171,600+1.1%19,400Moderate
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters36,80037,200+1.1%3,100$74,080Moderate
Robotics Technicians15,00015,100+1.1%1,300$70,760Moderate
Special Education Teachers, All Other41,00041,500+1.1%2,900$67,430Moderate
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders12,20012,300+1.0%1,300$45,210Low
Budget Analysts50,40051,000+1.0%3,100$87,930High
Butchers and Meat Cutters143,100144,500+1.0%16,900$38,960Moderate
Clergy262,000264,600+1.0%23,000$60,820High
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs166,800168,500+1.0%14,000$51,500High
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers51,30051,800+1.0%5,000$48,490Low
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers11,00011,100+1.0%1,000$65,480Low
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors147,900149,200+0.9%16,900$48,350Low
Technical Writers56,40056,900+0.9%4,500$91,670High
Artists and Related Workers, All Other13,90014,000+0.8%1,200$72,760
Pediatricians, General46,40046,800+0.8%1,200$210,130High
Atmospheric and Space Scientists9,4009,500+0.7%700$97,450High
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary122,200123,000+0.7%8,800$61,490Moderate
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders165,500166,700+0.7%15,800$47,590Low
Locomotive Engineers27,00027,200+0.7%2,200$77,400Low
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers7,0007,000+0.7%400$101,020High
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary27,30027,500+0.7%2,000$78,050High
School Psychologists67,20067,700+0.7%3,800$86,930High
Continuous Mining Machine Operators14,90015,000+0.6%1,600$63,380Low
Editors115,800116,500+0.6%9,800$75,260High
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians93,70094,300+0.6%8,400$77,180Moderate
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders20,70020,800+0.6%2,400$42,730Low
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders29,70029,900+0.6%4,400$40,550Low
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other15,10015,200+0.6%1,100$67,190
Physical Scientists, All Other31,90032,100+0.6%2,000$117,960High
Religious Workers, All Other88,40089,000+0.6%11,100$45,120
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists31,90032,100+0.6%2,000$117,960High
Tutors215,500216,800+0.6%37,100$40,090High
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels40,70040,900+0.5%4,300$85,540Moderate
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas11,30011,300+0.5%1,000$62,740Low
Production Workers, All Other292,800294,300+0.5%31,600$38,820Low
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners1,356,8001,362,800+0.4%193,500$34,660Low
Security Guards1,262,1001,267,100+0.4%161,000$38,370Low
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas45,20045,400+0.4%4,100$57,980Low
Actors57,00057,100+0.3%6,300Moderate
Dentists, All Other Specialists6,6006,600+0.3%200$225,770
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators10,30010,300+0.3%1,300$43,900Moderate
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers3,1003,100+0.3%200$58,030Low
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products1,310,5001,314,900+0.3%114,800$66,780High
Bus Drivers, School387,300388,200+0.2%61,000$47,040Moderate
Compensation and Benefits Managers20,90020,900+0.2%1,500$140,360High
Dishwashers477,700478,600+0.2%76,800$33,670Low
Helpers--Electricians66,60066,700+0.2%6,800$39,890Low
Paralegals and Legal Assistants376,200376,800+0.2%39,300$61,010Moderate
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas13,30013,400+0.2%1,200$65,010Low
Tapers15,60015,600+0.1%1,100$64,700Low
Automotive Engineering Technicians38,30038,3000.0%3,200$68,730Moderate
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary72,20072,2000.0%5,100$78,270High
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers320,000320,0000.0%24,800$84,130High
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers598,000598,1000.0%69,900$47,460Moderate
Machinists299,500299,6000.0%29,500$56,150Moderate
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians38,30038,3000.0%3,200$68,730Moderate
Millwrights41,30041,3000.0%3,600$65,170Low
Receptionists and Information Clerks1,007,2001,007,6000.0%128,500$37,230High
Demonstrators and Product Promoters79,20079,100-0.1%14,000$37,960Moderate
Hydrologists6,3006,300-0.1%500$92,060High
Labor Relations Specialists65,40065,400-0.1%5,100$93,500Moderate
Pharmacy Aides41,10041,100-0.1%6,100$37,000Moderate
Teachers and Instructors, All Other153,800153,500-0.1%18,000$64,690High
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary26,40026,400-0.2%1,900$77,010High
History Teachers, Postsecondary24,60024,600-0.2%1,700$81,500High
Information and Record Clerks, All Other153,300153,000-0.2%17,800$48,360
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners17,70017,700-0.3%1,700$67,310High
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers1,558,4001,554,400-0.3%144,500$66,140High
Music Directors and Composers47,30047,200-0.3%4,300$63,670Moderate
Billing and Posting Clerks429,800427,900-0.4%42,200$47,170High
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining35,80035,600-0.4%3,100$52,550Low
Psychiatric Aides38,50038,300-0.4%5,300$41,590Low
Models6,7006,700-0.5%1,200$89,990Moderate
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic131,000130,300-0.5%12,800$46,060Low
Retail Salespersons3,936,7003,917,100-0.5%555,800$34,580Moderate
Gambling Dealers88,70088,100-0.6%14,100$33,280Moderate
Gambling Service Workers, All Other16,10016,000-0.6%2,600$34,530
Proofreaders and Copy Markers12,00011,900-0.6%1,900$49,210High
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood45,00044,700-0.6%4,800$39,950Low
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers17,50017,400-0.7%500$115,230High
Database Administrators78,00077,500-0.7%3,800$104,620High
Detectives and Criminal Investigators117,900117,100-0.7%7,800$93,580Moderate
Etchers and Engravers8,6008,600-0.7%900$40,450Low
Intelligence Analysts117,900117,100-0.7%7,800$93,580Moderate
Log Graders and Scalers4,6004,600-0.7%600$46,710Low
Mathematicians2,4002,400-0.7%100$121,680High
Police Identification and Records Officers117,900117,100-0.7%7,800$93,580Moderate
Waiters and Waitresses2,329,7002,313,500-0.7%456,700$33,760Moderate
Construction and Building Inspectors147,600146,500-0.8%14,800$72,120Moderate
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment61,10060,700-0.8%4,700$71,300Moderate
Energy Auditors147,600146,500-0.8%14,800$72,120Moderate
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers79,10078,400-0.9%7,600$46,860Moderate
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance218,700216,700-0.9%18,500$48,880High
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters5,8005,800-0.9%500$59,110Low
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants100,00099,000-1.0%14,400$34,850Low
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers15,20015,000-1.1%2,000$44,980Low
Hoist and Winch Operators2,7002,700-1.1%300$52,310Low
Nuclear Engineers15,40015,300-1.1%800$127,520High
Watch and Clock Repairers1,4001,400-1.1%100$60,690Low
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators26,50026,200-1.2%2,200$60,560Moderate
Legal Support Workers, All Other51,30050,700-1.2%4,700$68,760
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians12,30012,100-1.3%1,400$34,330Low
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers836,100825,000-1.3%85,500$87,980Moderate
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators5,4005,300-1.3%600$71,510Low
Logging Equipment Operators30,90030,500-1.4%4,200$49,210Low
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary333,300328,100-1.5%20,800$104,070Moderate
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop429,900423,500-1.5%107,700$30,380Moderate
Parking Enforcement Workers8,4008,200-1.5%700$47,150Moderate
Baggage Porters and Bellhops32,50032,000-1.6%4,600$36,020Low
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters86,00084,700-1.6%8,100$46,020Low
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants502,800494,900-1.6%50,000$74,260High
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education117,200115,200-1.6%12,800$61,430Moderate
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education1,094,5001,076,700-1.6%66,200$64,580Moderate
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive1,944,0001,913,200-1.6%202,800$46,290High
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School164,200161,500-1.6%11,100$69,590Moderate
Helpers--Extraction Workers7,0006,900-1.7%700$48,400Low
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other40,80040,100-1.7%3,200$100,340High
Sound Engineering Technicians16,90016,600-1.7%1,200$66,430Moderate
Transportation Planners40,80040,100-1.7%3,200$100,340High
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School103,400101,500-1.8%6,200$63,910Moderate
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks388,800381,700-1.8%34,100$57,770High
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents57,60056,500-1.8%4,300$59,740High
Upholsterers22,70022,300-1.8%2,200$46,190Low
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing63,10061,900-1.8%6,400$40,440Low
Special Education Teachers, Middle School94,80093,000-1.9%6,300$64,880Moderate
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School14,00013,800-2.0%900$63,620Moderate
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education1,422,7001,394,800-2.0%91,000$62,340Moderate
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education633,700621,300-2.0%40,500$62,970Moderate
Hydrologic Technicians3,1003,000-2.1%400$58,570High
Advertising and Promotions Managers27,00026,400-2.2%2,100$126,960High
Bailiffs19,00018,600-2.2%1,800$57,050Moderate
Bicycle Repairers13,20012,900-2.3%1,600$40,360Low
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders49,00047,900-2.3%5,300$45,700Low
Loan Interviewers and Clerks177,600173,500-2.3%13,300$48,950High
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders20,80020,300-2.3%2,000$55,770Low
Boilermakers10,40010,100-2.4%800$73,340Low
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders28,70027,900-2.5%2,700$46,890Low
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare90,20087,900-2.5%5,500$56,270Moderate
Farm and Home Management Educators12,40012,100-2.5%1,100$58,120High
Statistical Assistants6,5006,300-2.5%800$51,440High
Insurance Underwriters127,000123,700-2.6%8,200$79,880High
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators11,20010,900-2.6%1,500$40,100Moderate
School Bus Monitors71,40069,500-2.7%12,600$34,980Moderate
Broadcast Technicians24,80024,200-2.8%1,800$53,920Moderate
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers57,10055,500-2.8%4,300$76,310Moderate
Maintenance Workers, Machinery57,50055,900-2.8%4,800$60,500Low
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers34,90034,000-2.8%3,200$97,540Low
Childcare Workers991,600962,400-2.9%160,200$32,050Moderate
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers32,50031,600-2.9%3,500$47,350Low
Nannies991,600962,400-2.9%160,200$32,050Moderate
Stonemasons12,10011,800-3.0%800$51,990Low
Geographers1,5001,500-3.1%100$97,200High
Political Scientists6,5006,300-3.1%500$139,380High
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers99,90096,800-3.1%8,900$70,500Low
Forest and Conservation Technicians33,80032,700-3.2%3,900$54,310Low
Power Distributors and Dispatchers9,3009,000-3.2%800$107,240Moderate
Bridge and Lock Tenders2,9002,800-3.3%300$58,490Low
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse504,800488,100-3.3%71,700$35,690Low
Furniture Finishers20,50019,800-3.3%2,000$42,530Low
Conveyor Operators and Tenders29,10028,100-3.4%2,600$41,230Low
Food Preparation Workers902,700871,800-3.4%148,000$34,220Low
Postal Service Clerks74,20071,600-3.5%6,100$61,630Moderate
Postal Service Mail Carriers319,400308,100-3.5%20,600$57,490Low
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents13,10012,700-3.5%900$92,730Moderate
Computer User Support Specialists729,500702,500-3.7%40,800$60,340High
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks256,700247,200-3.7%20,300$48,450High
Motion Picture Projectionists2,0002,000-3.7%500$38,180Low
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders4,1003,900-3.7%400$38,160Low
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic154,600148,800-3.8%15,900$41,230Low
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers9,5009,100-3.8%900$35,950Low
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists49,30047,400-3.9%4,100$60,280High
Pipelayers34,40032,900-4.1%2,400$48,710Low
Cost Estimators221,400212,100-4.2%16,900$77,070High
Network and Computer Systems Administrators331,500317,700-4.2%14,300$96,800High
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers156,900150,400-4.2%13,200$62,630Moderate
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders54,40052,000-4.3%5,400$49,500Low
Credit Analysts67,80064,800-4.4%3,700$80,970High
Woodworkers, All Other17,60016,800-4.4%1,800$41,220
Model Makers, Wood900900-4.5%100$51,850Low
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers38,80037,100-4.5%5,000$40,860Low
Fishing and Hunting Workers21,90020,900-4.6%2,800Low
Lighting Technicians12,10011,500-4.6%800$60,560Moderate
Dental Laboratory Technicians35,20033,600-4.7%3,900$48,310Low
Forest and Conservation Workers10,80010,300-4.7%2,000$43,680Low
Logging Workers, All Other3,1003,000-4.7%400$52,000
Pourers and Casters, Metal5,9005,700-4.7%600$48,940Low
Wellhead Pumpers18,80017,900-4.7%2,000$70,010Low
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping49,80047,400-4.8%5,300$45,650Low
Medical Transcriptionists43,90041,800-4.9%7,400$37,550Moderate
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals224,600213,400-5.0%31,200$36,150Low
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1,432,6001,360,300-5.0%125,100$47,320Moderate
Gambling Cage Workers14,10013,400-5.0%1,300$36,990Moderate
Patternmakers, Wood500400-5.0%0$52,520Low
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators356,100337,900-5.1%21,100$76,790High
Survey Researchers8,8008,300-5.2%700$63,380High
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products38,90036,800-5.4%5,100$35,430Low
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic5,7005,400-5.4%500$61,870Low
Packers and Packagers, Hand591,800559,700-5.4%74,000$35,580Low
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys24,10022,800-5.5%2,300$45,680High
Customer Service Representatives2,814,0002,660,300-5.5%341,700$42,830High
Gem and Diamond Workers35,10033,200-5.5%4,000$49,140Moderate
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers35,10033,200-5.5%4,000$49,140Moderate
Cooks, Short Order151,100142,700-5.6%20,600$35,620Low
Correspondence Clerks6,9006,500-5.6%700$46,740High
Electrical and Electronics Drafters21,60020,400-5.6%1,700$73,720High
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks1,613,4001,519,100-5.8%170,000$49,210High
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants156,300147,300-5.8%19,600$54,140High
Floral Designers43,80041,200-5.9%5,100$36,120Moderate
Computer Programmers121,200113,900-6.0%5,500$98,670High
Fish and Game Wardens7,0006,600-6.0%500$68,180Moderate
Transportation Security Screeners50,10047,100-6.0%4,700$63,360Moderate
Chemical Plant and System Operators18,10017,000-6.1%1,600$73,540Low
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners8,2007,700-6.1%1,200$30,460Moderate
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other3,6003,400-6.1%400$67,220
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks12,00011,300-6.2%1,000$49,130High
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers12,20011,500-6.3%1,200$47,260Low
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders97,50091,400-6.3%8,100$49,390Low
Advertising Sales Agents103,70097,100-6.4%9,300$61,460High
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers22,60021,100-6.4%4,000$34,810Moderate
Mechanical Drafters42,90040,100-6.5%3,300$68,510High
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators132,400123,800-6.5%10,700$58,260Low
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service67,40062,900-6.6%6,900$38,150Low
Library Assistants, Clerical84,50078,900-6.7%12,800$36,010Moderate
Office Clerks, General2,646,0002,468,200-6.7%282,400$43,630High
Library Technicians78,60073,200-6.8%13,000$39,970Moderate
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders101,10094,300-6.8%8,800$47,680Low
Drafters, All Other17,10015,900-6.9%1,300$62,010
Sewers, Hand5,4005,000-7.0%700$33,760Low
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping95,20088,400-7.1%9,000$49,440High
Fallers5,6005,200-7.3%700$53,900Low
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians6,0005,500-7.7%700$104,240Moderate
Nuclear Technicians6,0005,500-7.7%700$104,240Moderate
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks862,200795,800-7.7%69,300$43,190Moderate
Correctional Officers and Jailers387,500357,400-7.8%30,100$57,970Low
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other232,900214,800-7.8%21,300$46,040
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners5,8005,400-7.8%500$48,970Low
Printing Press Operators150,200138,000-8.1%13,700$45,160Low
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage9,2008,400-8.2%500$76,650High
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers18,80017,200-8.3%1,700$50,490Low
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic22,50020,600-8.3%1,900$48,630Low
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators106,40097,500-8.4%7,800$56,530Low
Procurement Clerks61,90056,600-8.7%4,600$48,510High
Gas Plant Operators16,20014,800-8.8%1,300$83,400Low
Helpers--Production Workers168,500153,500-8.9%23,600$38,220Low
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders21,70019,800-9.0%2,500$37,660Low
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders38,90035,400-9.0%3,200$47,060Low
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other14,70013,300-9.4%1,700$37,010
Brokerage Clerks40,80036,900-9.5%4,100$62,940High
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other20,40018,500-9.5%1,700$42,750
Carpet Installers20,30018,300-9.6%1,100$49,850Low
Cashiers3,157,2002,843,600-9.9%542,600$31,190Moderate
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers25,30022,800-10.0%2,700$34,530Moderate
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders6,2005,500-10.1%700$37,320Low
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers2,8002,500-10.2%300$67,670Moderate
Bill and Account Collectors166,900149,400-10.5%13,700$46,040High
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters16,10014,400-10.5%1,400$46,480Low
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators177,100158,100-10.7%13,500$49,970Moderate
Sewing Machine Operators124,000110,700-10.8%13,000$36,000Low
Tool and Die Makers55,20049,300-10.8%4,700$63,180Low
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers1,5001,300-11.1%100$57,260Low
Biomass Plant Technicians31,60028,000-11.2%2,500$99,670Low
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians31,60028,000-11.2%2,500$99,670Low
Power Plant Operators31,60028,000-11.2%2,500$99,670Low
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders15,30013,600-11.2%1,700$38,260Low
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan164,300145,100-11.6%15,800$43,830High
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders9,3008,200-11.7%1,000$37,940Low
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic70,10061,700-12.0%5,500$45,190Low
Meter Readers, Utilities20,10017,700-12.0%1,300$49,180Moderate
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic174,700153,600-12.1%14,400$45,590Low
Desktop Publishers5,0004,400-12.4%400$53,620High
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic14,80012,900-12.8%1,200$47,450Low
Tellers347,400302,500-12.9%29,800$39,340High
Machine Feeders and Offbearers46,50040,400-13.0%4,700$39,700Low
New Accounts Clerks38,90033,800-13.2%2,300$46,610High
Cooks, Fast Food669,500579,200-13.5%82,100$30,160Low
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials28,40024,600-13.5%2,800$33,880Low
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles10,3008,900-13.6%600$47,940Low
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic18,90016,400-13.6%1,500$48,620Low
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic31,70027,400-13.6%2,500$41,600Low
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors40,90035,300-13.7%3,900$59,950High
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic13,80011,800-14.4%1,100$48,310Low
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers33,60028,700-14.5%2,800$61,680Low
Prepress Technicians and Workers26,20022,300-14.6%2,800$47,300Moderate
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers2,3001,900-15.1%200$49,300Moderate
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer25,50021,600-15.2%2,800$39,020Moderate
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators5,7004,900-15.3%400$122,610Moderate
File Clerks84,30070,900-15.9%7,300$41,270High
Print Binding and Finishing Workers35,80030,000-16.1%2,800$39,820Low
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters53,80045,000-16.3%4,100$49,900Low
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks161,100134,200-16.7%13,000$55,290High
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons1,100900-16.9%100$58,540Low
Order Clerks89,50074,100-17.2%8,000$44,660High
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters200200-17.5%0$40,790Low
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand7,0005,700-18.1%600$38,800Low
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic3,2002,600-18.2%300$62,700Low
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic8,8007,200-18.9%600$49,240Low
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic5,3004,300-19.6%400$46,630Low
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers38,40030,300-21.1%2,800$52,540Low
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand11,8009,300-21.2%800$41,690Low
Telemarketers67,40052,500-22.1%6,500$34,410High
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining6,4005,000-22.3%500$68,860Low
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic1,6001,200-24.4%100$54,540Low
Data Entry Keyers141,600104,900-25.9%9,500$39,850High
Foundry Mold and Coremakers12,7009,400-25.9%900$45,700Low
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service36,60027,000-26.3%2,800$38,370High
Telephone Operators4,0002,900-27.5%300$39,130High
Roof Bolters, Mining2,3001,500-34.2%100$76,640Low
Word Processors and Typists40,00025,600-36.1%2,200$47,850High

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034; median wage and employment from BLS OEWS (national, May 2024). These are BLS's projections of labor-market demand — they model the size of the workforce, not how AI will change any single job. A declining projection means BLS expects fewer of these jobs to exist, for reasons that include automation but also offshoring, demand shifts, and demographics; it is not a measure of AI exposure. Employment figures are headcounts in thousands. "Openings per year" is the average annual sum of growth and replacement needs over the projection decade.

Datasets behind this page

Every figure above traces to a named public dataset and the exact release below — not hand-written opinion. See the full methodology for what each measure does and does not mean.