Fastest Growing Occupations
2014–24, projected
FA S T E S T G R O W I N G , OV E R A L L
Fast-growing occupations show how the economy is changing;
4 of the 5 fastest growing occupations are related to healthcare.
EMPLOYMENT CHANGE
Number of new jobs, in thousands
Wind turbine
service technicians
4.8
Occupational
therapy assistants
14.1
Physical
therapist assistants
Physical
therapist aides
Home health
aides
MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGE, 2016
Percent change in employment
100.0%
+
8.0%
= 108.0%
$52,260
42.7%
$59,010
31.9
40.6%
$56,610
19.5
39.0%
348.4
38.1%
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
$25,680
$22,600
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