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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Construction · 31K workers |
$49,880 | $70,100est. | 64/100 | 13% | +7.8% |
| 98 | Airfield Operations Specialists Aviation · 15K workers |
$56,850 | $78,200est. | 63/100 | 44% | +7.8% |
| 103 | Computer Network Architects IT & Software · 180K workers |
$134,050 | $170,500est. | 58/100 | 75% | +7.7% |
| 103 | Dietitians and Nutritionists Healthcare · 78K workers |
$76,400 | $104,700est. | 63/100 | 48% | +7.7% |
| 103 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Healthcare · 43K workers |
$95,480 | $131,500est. | 60/100 | 41% | +7.7% |
| 103 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Beauty & Personal Care · 306K workers |
$35,790 | $50,400est. | 69/100 | 10% | +7.7% |
| 107 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Engineering & Science · 23K workers |
$109,370 | $144,900est. | 60/100 | 61% | +7.6% |
| 108 | Materials Engineers Engineering & Science · 23K workers |
$112,860 | $146,000est. | 57/100 | 69% | +7.5% |
| 109 | Farm Labor Contractors Management & Consulting · 310 workers |
$58,460 | $80,300est. | 70/100 | 42% | +7.4% |
| 109 | Financial Risk Specialists Finance · 64K workers |
$117,330 | $155,700est. | 65/100 | 60% | +7.4% |
| 109 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Architecture · 14K workers |
$81,390 | $105,200est. | 54/100 | 69% | +7.4% |
| 109 | Biological Technicians Engineering & Science · 70K workers |
$57,510 | $77,000est. | 62/100 | 57% | +7.4% |
| 109 | Social and Human Service Assistants Social Services · 438K workers |
$45,930 | $63,200est. | 62/100 | 40% | +7.4% |
| 109 | Dental Assistants Caregiving · 388K workers |
$48,070 | $66,800est. | 67/100 | 27% | +7.4% |
| 115 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 50K workers |
$84,620 | $113,200est. | 68/100 | 57% | +7.3% |
| 115 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Sports & Fitness · 323K workers |
$47,160 | $66,300est. | 73/100 | 11% | +7.3% |
| 115 | Construction Laborers Construction · 1.1M workers |
$47,120 | $66,300est. | 67/100 | 8% | +7.3% |
| 118 | Social and Community Service Managers Management & Consulting · 209K workers |
$80,390 | $108,800est. | 66/100 | 53% | +7.2% |
| 118 | Financial and Investment Analysts Finance · 362K workers |
$102,740 | $136,200est. | 63/100 | 60% | +7.2% |
| 118 | Physicists Engineering & Science · 20K workers |
$172,250 | $220,500est. | 60/100 | 72% | +7.2% |
| 118 | Psychiatrists Healthcare · 28K workers |
$281,870 | $386,700est. | 67/100 | 43% | +7.2% |
| 122 | Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other Engineering & Science · 3,720 workers |
$81,490 | $112,400est. | 62/100 | 35% | +7.1% |
| 122 | Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Transportation · 249K workers |
$37,290 | $51,400est. | 63/100 | 37% | +7.1% |
| 124 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Marketing & PR · 900K workers |
$78,760 | $98,400est. | 58/100 | 80% | +7.0% |
| 125 | Marketing Managers Marketing & PR · 395K workers |
$166,790 | $218,900est. | 64/100 | 63% | +6.9% |
| 125 | Agricultural Engineers Engineering & Science · 1,480 workers |
$98,590 | $128,600est. | 59/100 | 65% | +6.9% |
| 125 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Engineering & Science · 35K workers |
$55,090 | $74,900est. | 65/100 | 51% | +6.9% |
| 128 | Dermatologists Healthcare · 11K workers |
$328,730 | $456,700est. | 72/100 | 23% | +6.8% |
| 128 | Phlebotomists Caregiving · 144K workers |
$45,230 | $62,300est. | 60/100 | 35% | +6.8% |
| 128 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Construction · 466K workers |
$63,800 | $89,700est. | 76/100 | 7% | +6.8% |
| 128 | Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Manufacturing & Repair · 86K workers |
$60,070 | $83,200est. | 66/100 | 27% | +6.8% |
| 132 | Project Management Specialists Management & Consulting · 1.1M workers |
$102,320 | $131,400est. | 57/100 | 70% | +6.7% |
| 132 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Engineering & Science · 8,250 workers |
$112,230 | $150,200est. | 61/100 | 56% | +6.7% |
| 132 | Soil and Plant Scientists Engineering & Science · 16K workers |
$78,850 | $104,600est. | 64/100 | 59% | +6.7% |
| 132 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Manufacturing & Repair · 177K workers |
$65,510 | $91,100est. | 68/100 | 21% | +6.7% |
| 136 | Chefs and Head Cooks Food Service · 200K workers |
$62,470 | $86,600est. | 72/100 | 24% | +6.6% |
| 137 | Industrial-Organizational Psychologists · 790 workers |
$193,950 | $232,600est. | 67/100 | 93% | +6.5% |
| 137 | Food Batchmakers Manufacturing & Repair · 175K workers |
$42,290 | $56,200est. | 53/100 | 58% | +6.5% |
| 139 | Training and Development Managers Management & Consulting · 48K workers |
$133,000 | $174,100est. | 66/100 | 63% | +6.4% |
| 139 | Human Resources Specialists Management & Consulting · 912K workers |
$75,940 | $100,000est. | 59/100 | 61% | +6.4% |
| 139 | Civil Engineers Engineering & Science · 368K workers |
$100,840 | $130,100est. | 56/100 | 68% | +6.4% |
| 139 | Chemists Engineering & Science · 83K workers |
$91,240 | $120,500est. | 60/100 | 60% | +6.4% |
| 139 | Neurologists Healthcare · 11K workers |
$248,560 | $339,200est. | 66/100 | 45% | +6.4% |
| 139 | Pharmacy Technicians Healthcare · 472K workers |
$45,750 | $62,400est. | 54/100 | 45% | +6.4% |
| 139 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · 16K workers |
$36,300 | $49,500est. | 56/100 | 46% | +6.4% |
| 139 | Mechanical Door Repairers Manufacturing & Repair · 27K workers |
$55,720 | $77,300est. | 58/100 | 22% | +6.4% |
| 147 | Environmental Engineers Engineering & Science · 38K workers |
$107,110 | $139,700est. | 57/100 | 64% | +6.3% |
| 147 | Life Scientists, All Other Engineering & Science · 7,460 workers |
$93,750 | $128,800est. | 62/100 | 35% | +6.3% |
| 147 | First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · 114K workers |
$48,590 | $65,100est. | 57/100 | 55% | +6.3% |
| 147 | Light Truck Drivers Transportation · 983K workers |
$44,860 | $61,600est. | 56/100 | 35% | +6.3% |