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Employment is the number of jobs in this occupation. The latest available data are from 2008 to 2018. Read more about national employment projections.

Percent change is the expected job growth for this occupation.

The estimate for Job Openings includes both turnover that results from people who leave the occupation(e.g. quit, retire, death) and new jobs that are created. Read more about Job Openings

Earnings symbols show average wages for that occupation. The latest available earnings data are from 2008. Read more about wage data.

Training needed is the level of education or training needed by most workers in this occupation. Read more about education and training levels.



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These are the occupations requiring post-secondary training or an associate's degree that are projected to grow the fastest during the 2008-2018 time period. This does not mean these are the occupations with the most openings. Select an occupation to learn more about it in the Occupation Profile.

Top 50 Fastest-Growing Occupations
Displaying Records 1 - 25 of 50   Next 25 >  Show All Records   
# Occupation Employment  Percent  *
 Change    		 Earnings Training Needed 
  2008   2018
1 Skin care specialists 38,800  53,500  38%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
2 Dental hygienists 174,100  237,000  36%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Associate degree 
3 Veterinary technologists and technicians 79,600  108,100  36%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Associate degree 
4 Physical therapist assistants 63,800  85,100  33%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Associate degree 
5 Environmental engineering technicians 21,200  27,500  30%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Associate degree 
6 Occupational therapist assistants 26,600  34,600  30%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Associate degree 
7 Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors 261,200  338,000  29%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
8 Environmental science and protection technicians, including health 35,100  45,200  29%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Associate degree 
9 Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers 308,200  394,800  28%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
10 Paralegals and legal assistants 263,800  337,900  28%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Associate degree 
11 Medical equipment repairers 41,400  52,600  27%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Associate degree 
12 Radiation therapists 15,200  19,400  27%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Associate degree 
13 Surgical technologists 91,500  114,700  25%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
14 Security and fire alarm systems installers 66,200  82,700  25%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
15 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians 49,500  61,400  24%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Associate degree 
16 Registered nurses 2,618,700  3,200,200  22%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Associate degree 
17 Respiratory therapists 105,900  128,100  21%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Associate degree 
18 Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses 753,600  909,200  21%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
19 Medical records and health information technicians 172,500  207,600  20%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Associate degree 
20 Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists 630,700  757,700  20%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
21 Interior designers 71,700  85,600  19%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Associate degree 
22 Gaming dealers 91,100  108,400  19%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
23 Preschool teachers, except special education 457,200  543,900  19%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
24 Massage therapists 122,400  145,600  19%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
25 Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants 1,469,800  1,745,800  19%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
 

* The national average percent change is 10.12% for the 2008-2018 employment projection series.

Note: The data for the State Employment Trends and the National Employment Trends are not directly comparable. The projections period for state data is 2006-2016, while the projections period for national data is 2008-2018.

National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections

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