2010-2020 State Occupational Projections
| Occupation | 2010 | 2020 | Change | Percent Change | Average Annual Openings |
| Physician Assistants | 30 | 40 | 10 | 44 | |
| Dental Assistants | 100 | 140 | 40 | 42.6 | 10 |
| Medical Assistants | 90 | 120 | 40 | 41.4 | 10 |
| Physical Therapists | 20 | 20 | 10 | 40 | |
| Compliance Officers | 380 | 520 | 140 | 36.7 | 20 |
| Home Health Aides | 20 | 30 | 10 | 33.3 | |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 60 | 80 | 20 | 33.3 | |
| Cost Estimators | 50 | 60 | 20 | 31.9 | |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 20 | 30 | 10 | 31.6 | |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 50 | 60 | 20 | 30.6 | |
| Physicans and Surgeons | 120 | 150 | 40 | 29.7 | 10 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 20 | 20 | 10 | 29.4 | |
| Massage Therapists | 150 | 190 | 40 | 28.5 | 10 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 90 | 120 | 30 | 27.7 | 10 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 200 | 260 | 60 | 27.6 | 10 |
| Dentists, General | 30 | 30 | 10 | 26.9 | |
| Construction Managers | 190 | 240 | 50 | 26.6 | 10 |
| Registered Nurses | 380 | 480 | 100 | 26.6 | 20 |
| Construction Laborers | 750 | 950 | 200 | 26.3 | 30 |
| Helpers–Carpenters | 100 | 130 | 30 | 26 | 10 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | 40 | 40 | 10 | 25.7 | |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 280 | 360 | 70 | 25.4 | 20 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 110 | 140 | 30 | 25 | 10 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 20 | 30 | 10 | 25 | |
| Dental Hygienists | 50 | 70 | 10 | 25 | |
| Concierges | 50 | 70 | 10 | 25 | |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 20 | 30 | 10 | 23.8 | |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 920 | 1,140 | 220 | 23.8 | 40 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | 20 | 30 | 10 | 23.8 | |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | 230 | 290 | 60 | 23.6 | 10 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 50 | 60 | 10 | 21.7 | |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 110 | 130 | 20 | 21 | 10 |
| Childcare Workers | 160 | 200 | 30 | 20.9 | 10 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 80 | 100 | 20 | 20.7 | 10 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 140 | 170 | 30 | 20.6 | 10 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,190 | 1,430 | 240 | 20.2 | 60 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 160 | 190 | 30 | 19.5 | 10 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 120 | 140 | 20 | 19.1 | |
| Air Traffic Controllers | 50 | 60 | 10 | 18.8 | |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 190 | 220 | 40 | 18.6 | 10 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 710 | 830 | 130 | 18.2 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | 30 | 30 | 10 | 17.9 | |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 80 | 90 | 10 | 17.5 | |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 50 | 50 | 10 | 17.4 | |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 40 | 40 | 10 | 17.1 | |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 220 | 260 | 40 | 16.8 | 10 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 720 | 840 | 120 | 16.8 | 30 |
| Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | 100 | 110 | 20 | 16.7 | |
| Sales Managers | 410 | 470 | 70 | 16.5 | 20 |
| Parts Salespersons | 90 | 100 | 10 | 16.5 | |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 50 | 60 | 10 | 16.3 | |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 40 | 40 | 10 | 16.2 | |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 240 | 280 | 40 | 16 | 10 |
| Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs | 60 | 70 | 10 | 15.9 | |
| Procurement Clerks | 70 | 80 | 10 | 15.7 | |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 100 | 110 | 20 | 15.5 | 10 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 50 | 60 | 10 | 15.4 | |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,800 | 2,080 | 270 | 15.1 | 130 |
| Dishwashers | 470 | 540 | 70 | 14.8 | 30 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 70 | 80 | 10 | 14.7 | |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 70 | 80 | 10 | 14.7 | |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 70 | 80 | 10 | 14.7 | |
| Recreation Workers | 200 | 230 | 30 | 14.7 | 10 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | 200 | 230 | 30 | 14.7 | 10 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 350 | 400 | 50 | 14.6 | 10 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 40 | 50 | 10 | 14.6 | |
| Carpenters | 1,450 | 1,660 | 210 | 14.5 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 100 | 110 | 10 | 14.4 | |
| Civil Engineers | 300 | 350 | 40 | 14.1 | 10 |
| Helpers–Electricians | 70 | 80 | 10 | 14.1 | |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 570 | 650 | 80 | 14 | 20 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 320 | 370 | 40 | 13.3 | 10 |
| Marketing Managers | 120 | 140 | 20 | 12.9 | 10 |
| Helpers–Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 50 | 50 | 10 | 12.8 | |
| Bartenders | 230 | 260 | 30 | 12.7 | 10 |
| Tire Repairers and Changers | 40 | 50 | 10 | 12.5 | |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 920 | 1,040 | 110 | 12.4 | 30 |
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 70 | 70 | 10 | 12.3 | |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 280 | 310 | 30 | 12.3 | 10 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 110 | 130 | 10 | 12.3 | |
| Security Guards | 590 | 660 | 70 | 12.2 | 20 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 190 | 210 | 20 | 12.2 | 10 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 230 | 260 | 30 | 11.7 | 10 |
| Food Service Managers | 240 | 270 | 30 | 11.6 | 10 |
| Lawyers | 250 | 280 | 30 | 11.5 | 10 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 110 | 130 | 10 | 11.4 | |
| Photographers | 50 | 60 | 10 | 11.1 | |
| Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 230 | 250 | 30 | 11.1 | 10 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators | 50 | 60 | 10 | 11.1 | |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 280 | 310 | 30 | 11 | 10 |
| Total, All Occupations | 62,170 | 68,940 | 6,780 | 10.9 | 2,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | 50 | 50 | 10 | 10.9 | |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 60 | 70 | 10 | 10.9 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 600 | 670 | 70 | 10.8 | 10 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,320 | 1,460 | 140 | 10.8 | 30 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 820 | 910 | 90 | 10.6 | 40 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | 120 | 140 | 10 | 10.5 | |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 80 | 90 | 10 | 10.3 | |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 1,300 | 1,430 | 130 | 10.1 | 30 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 100 | 110 | 10 | 9.9 | |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 990 | 1,090 | 100 | 9.9 | 20 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 140 | 160 | 10 | 9.9 | |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 70 | 80 | 10 | 9.6 | |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | 160 | 170 | 20 | 9.6 | 10 |
| Graphic Designers | 140 | 150 | 10 | 9.5 | 10 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 250 | 280 | 20 | 9.5 | 10 |
| Financial Managers | 270 | 290 | 30 | 9.4 | 10 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 110 | 120 | 10 | 9.4 | 10 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | 210 | 230 | 20 | 9.4 | 10 |
| Environmental Engineers | 70 | 70 | 10 | 9.1 | |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | 100 | 110 | 10 | 9 | |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | 150 | 160 | 10 | 8.8 | |
| Administrative Services Managers | 450 | 490 | 40 | 8.7 | 10 |
| Management Analysts | 210 | 230 | 20 | 8.7 | 10 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 880 | 950 | 80 | 8.6 | 30 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,470 | 1,600 | 130 | 8.5 | 50 |
| Purchasing Managers | 70 | 80 | 10 | 8.3 | |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 140 | 160 | 10 | 8.3 | 10 |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 1,230 | 1,330 | 100 | 8.2 | 40 |
| Loan Officers | 60 | 70 | 10 | 8.1 | |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 240 | 260 | 20 | 8 | 10 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 90 | 100 | 10 | 8 | |
| Cooks, Short Order | 60 | 70 | 10 | 7.9 | |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 210 | 230 | 20 | 7.9 | 10 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 90 | 100 | 10 | 7.8 | |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 70 | 70 | 10 | 7.7 | |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 180 | 200 | 10 | 7.7 | |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 300 | 320 | 20 | 7.7 | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | 100 | 100 | 10 | 7.4 | |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | 100 | 110 | 10 | 6.9 | |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 220 | 230 | 20 | 6.9 | 10 |
| Helpers–Production Workers | 180 | 190 | 10 | 6.8 | |
| First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand | 80 | 80 | 10 | 6.7 | |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | 650 | 690 | 40 | 6.6 | 20 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 220 | 230 | 10 | 6.5 | |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 110 | 120 | 10 | 6.4 | |
| Bakers | 140 | 150 | 10 | 5.8 | 10 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 190 | 200 | 10 | 5.2 | 10 |
| Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers | 610 | 640 | 30 | 5.1 | 10 |
| Cashiers | 1,690 | 1,760 | 80 | 4.5 | 80 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | 160 | 170 | 10 | 4.4 | 10 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | 300 | 310 | 10 | 4 | 10 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 130 | 140 | 10 | 3.8 | |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 780 | 810 | 30 | 3.7 | 20 |
| Tellers | 270 | 280 | 10 | 3.7 | 10 |
| Electricians | 550 | 570 | 20 | 3.7 | 20 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 430 | 440 | 10 | 3.3 | 10 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 280 | 290 | 10 | 2.9 | 10 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 180 | 180 | 10 | 2.8 | |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 280 | 290 | 10 | 2.5 | 10 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 690 | 700 | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,720 | 1,700 | -20 | -1.1 | 50 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 120 | 120 | -10 | -4.2 | |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 230 | 220 | -10 | -5.6 | |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | 110 | 110 | -10 | -6.2 | |
| Insurance Underwriters | 70 | 60 | -10 | -7.4 | |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 120 | 110 | -10 | -8.2 | |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | 200 | 180 | -20 | -9.1 | 10 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | 130 | 120 | -10 | -9.5 | |
| Data Entry Keyers | 180 | 160 | -20 | -11.6 | |
| Postal Service Clerks | 50 | 40 | -10 | -12.8 | |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | 50 | 40 | -10 | -15.2 | |
| Computer Operators | 70 | 60 | -10 | -16.4 | |
| Telemarketers | 40 | 30 | -10 | -16.7 | |
| File Clerks | 50 | 40 | -10 | -23.4 | |
| Order Clerks | 30 | 20 | -10 | -25 |
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