Projected percent change in employment over the next decade (BLS Employment Projections). (819 occupations)
| # | Occupation | Median pay | In 10 yrs | Outlook | AI risk | Growth (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 440 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Manufacturing & Repair · 416K workers |
$53,750 | $72,600est. | 50/100 | 33% | +2.4% |
| 452 | Psychologists, All Other · 19K workers |
$110,840 | $147,700est. | 69/100 | — | +2.3% |
| 452 | Social Workers, All Other Social Services · 63K workers |
$71,900 | $98,300est. | 62/100 | 15% | +2.3% |
| 452 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 20K workers |
$93,250 | $122,800est. | 55/100 | 54% | +2.3% |
| 452 | Agricultural Inspectors Agriculture · 14K workers |
$49,940 | $66,700est. | 52/100 | 47% | +2.3% |
| 452 | Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Manufacturing & Repair · 36K workers |
$47,880 | $64,700est. | 49/100 | 31% | +2.3% |
| 452 | Plant and System Operators, All Other Manufacturing & Repair · 14K workers |
$62,470 | $83,300est. | 47/100 | 50% | +2.3% |
| 458 | Foresters Engineering & Science · 10K workers |
$76,400 | $100,000est. | 50/100 | 56% | +2.2% |
| 458 | Rehabilitation Counselors Social Services · 95K workers |
$46,850 | $61,900est. | 45/100 | 53% | +2.2% |
| 458 | Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 12K workers |
$84,290 | $107,200est. | 52/100 | 66% | +2.2% |
| 458 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 94K workers |
$78,620 | $106,700est. | 63/100 | 25% | +2.2% |
| 458 | Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 13K workers |
$77,270 | $103,200est. | 54/100 | 47% | +2.2% |
| 458 | Dancers Entertainment · 8,130 workers |
— | —est. | 67/100 | 11% | +2.2% |
| 458 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Cleaning & Building Services · 2.2M workers |
$36,840 | $50,200est. | 50/100 | 20% | +2.2% |
| 458 | Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Manufacturing & Repair · 19K workers |
$39,460 | $51,700est. | 41/100 | 56% | +2.2% |
| 458 | Transportation Inspectors Transportation · 24K workers |
$92,100 | $119,200est. | 56/100 | 60% | +2.2% |
| 467 | Labor Relations Specialists Management & Consulting · 65K workers |
$95,420 | $123,000est. | 48/100 | 61% | +2.1% |
| 467 | Physical Scientists, All Other Engineering & Science · 22K workers |
$122,570 | $165,000est. | 53/100 | 35% | +2.1% |
| 467 | Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Legal · 49K workers |
$58,650 | $72,000est. | 40/100 | 78% | +2.1% |
| 467 | Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 29K workers |
$78,580 | $100,700est. | 50/100 | 63% | +2.1% |
| 467 | Motorcycle Mechanics Manufacturing & Repair · 14K workers |
$48,580 | $65,900est. | 55/100 | 24% | +2.1% |
| 467 | Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Logistics · 3,510 workers |
$77,320 | $103,300est. | 50/100 | 46% | +2.1% |
| 467 | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors Logistics · 147K workers |
$49,690 | $67,300est. | 51/100 | 26% | +2.1% |
| 474 | Petroleum Engineers Engineering & Science · 18K workers |
$144,910 | $183,000est. | 47/100 | 68% | +2.0% |
| 474 | Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 20K workers |
$80,260 | $105,900est. | 54/100 | 53% | +2.0% |
| 474 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Education · 150K workers |
$77,640 | $105,200est. | 57/100 | 25% | +2.0% |
| 474 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Education · 525K workers |
$41,670 | $55,900est. | 49/100 | 39% | +2.0% |
| 474 | Craft Artists Design · 4,580 workers |
$46,080 | $61,500est. | 51/100 | 47% | +2.0% |
| 474 | Artists and Related Workers, All Other Design · 6,930 workers |
$71,240 | $94,800est. | 57/100 | 50% | +2.0% |
| 474 | Interpreters and Translators Writing & Media · 52K workers |
$60,170 | $78,500est. | 52/100 | 57% | +2.0% |
| 474 | Podiatrists Healthcare · 9,680 workers |
$160,300 | $215,800est. | 56/100 | 34% | +2.0% |
| 474 | Pediatric Surgeons Healthcare · 1,190 workers |
$559,030 | $763,200est. | 75/100 | 15% | +2.0% |
| 474 | Waiters and Waitresses Food Service · 2.3M workers |
$35,230 | $48,000est. | 50/100 | 18% | +2.0% |
| 474 | Building Cleaning Workers, All Other Cleaning & Building Services · 17K workers |
$44,040 | $59,900est. | 57/100 | 20% | +2.0% |
| 474 | Slaughterers and Meat Packers Manufacturing & Repair · 70K workers |
$40,130 | $54,200est. | 46/100 | 31% | +2.0% |
| 474 | Parking Attendants Transportation · 138K workers |
$35,150 | $47,100est. | 40/100 | 42% | +2.0% |
| 487 | Budget Analysts Finance · 47K workers |
$91,640 | $111,000est. | 39/100 | 82% | +1.9% |
| 487 | Special Education Teachers, All Other Education · 34K workers |
$76,580 | $103,700est. | 52/100 | 25% | +1.9% |
| 487 | Psychiatric Aides Caregiving · 36K workers |
$44,910 | $60,900est. | 51/100 | 24% | +1.9% |
| 487 | First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other Protective Services · 21K workers |
$76,400 | $104,600est. | 60/100 | 10% | +1.9% |
| 487 | Glaziers Construction · 58K workers |
$57,080 | $78,200est. | 51/100 | 9% | +1.9% |
| 487 | Home Appliance Repairers Manufacturing & Repair · 32K workers |
$50,990 | $68,700est. | 46/100 | 33% | +1.9% |
| 487 | Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Manufacturing & Repair · 5,380 workers |
$46,420 | $62,000est. | 47/100 | 44% | +1.9% |
| 494 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary Management & Consulting · 180K workers |
$104,590 | $134,300est. | 52/100 | 62% | +1.8% |
| 494 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other Education · 119K workers |
$50,890 | $68,900est. | 55/100 | 25% | +1.8% |
| 494 | Public Relations Specialists Marketing & PR · 283K workers |
$74,750 | $94,800est. | 45/100 | 66% | +1.8% |
| 494 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · 8,950 workers |
$34,980 | $45,200est. | 38/100 | 60% | +1.8% |
| 494 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Hospitality · 261K workers |
$35,070 | $46,600est. | 40/100 | 50% | +1.8% |
| 494 | Signal and Track Switch Repairers Manufacturing & Repair · 8,720 workers |
$92,460 | $125,100est. | 57/100 | 26% | +1.8% |
| 494 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Manufacturing & Repair · 673K workers |
$74,450 | $99,200est. | 50/100 | 47% | +1.8% |