Fastest growing jobs in America, 2024–34
Ranked by projected percent change in employment from 2024 to 2034. Percent growth favours small occupations, so the openings column is often the more useful number — a fast-growing job with few openings is harder to enter than a flat one with many.
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Projections: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–34
| # | Occupation | MedianUnited States | 10th–90th percentilemiddle half shaded darker | Growth 2024–34 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind Turbine Service TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award | $64,120 | $49,230 – $92,460 | +49.9% |
| 2 | Solar Photovoltaic InstallersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $53,140 | $41,600 – $79,970 | +42.1% |
| 3 | Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree | $132,300 | $101,340 – $174,420 | +40.1% |
| 4 | Data ScientistsBachelor's degree | $120,230 | $67,240 – $199,130 | +33.5% |
| 5 | Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree | $129,180 | $75,090 – $199,850 | +28.5% |
| 6 | Medical and Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree | $123,860 | $73,390 – $224,340 | +23.2% |
| 7 | Physical Therapist AssistantsAssociate's degree | $68,380 | $47,750 – $89,510 | +22.0% |
| 8 | ActuariesBachelor's degree | $130,000 | $78,570 – $215,100 | +21.8% |
| 9 | Operations Research AnalystsBachelor's degree | $88,940 | $57,060 – $159,910 | +21.5% |
| 10 | Physician AssistantsMaster's degree | $135,880 | $99,380 – $190,280 | +20.4% |
| 11 | Psychiatric TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award | $45,130 | $35,090 – $60,750 | +20.0% |
| 12 | Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award | $45,570 | $35,700 – $61,940 | +19.8% |
| 13 | Computer and Information Research ScientistsMaster's degree | $140,300 | $82,200 – $230,630 | +19.7% |
| 14 | Occupational Therapy AssistantsAssociate's degree | $72,300 | $51,490 – $89,780 | +19.2% |
| 15 | Financial ExaminersBachelor's degree | $94,160 | $56,230 – $174,200 | +18.5% |
| 16 | Hearing Aid SpecialistsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $65,160 | $38,400 – $94,020 | +18.4% |
| 17 | Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $107,310 | $59,270 – $322,020 | +17.3% |
| 18 | Home Health and Personal Care AidesHigh school diploma or equivalent | $35,800 | $27,040 – $45,040 | +17.0% |
| 19 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsMaster's degree | $59,350 | $38,940 – $97,590 | +16.8% |
| 20 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $80,250 | $48,800 – $129,500 | +16.8% |
| 21 | LogisticiansBachelor's degree | $82,320 | $50,890 – $133,160 | +16.7% |
| 22 | EpidemiologistsMaster's degree | $87,220 | $61,270 – $138,800 | +16.2% |
| 23 | Industrial Machinery MechanicsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $64,520 | $46,120 – $95,170 | +16.1% |
| 24 | Software DevelopersBachelor's degree | $135,980 | $82,460 – $214,670 | +15.8% |
| 25 | Massage TherapistsPostsecondary nondegree award | $58,450 | $33,640 – $100,200 | +15.4% |
| 26 | Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree | $175,140 | $107,550 – $297,510 | +15.2% |
| 27 | Speech-Language PathologistsMaster's degree | $97,870 | $62,900 – $134,160 | +15.0% |
| 28 | Cooks, RestaurantNo formal educational credential | $37,390 | $28,700 – $47,900 | +14.9% |
| 29 | Financial ManagersBachelor's degree | $166,570 | $94,310 – $323,270 | +14.8% |
| 30 | Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsAssociate's degree | $68,020 | $39,830 – $117,420 | +14.7% |
| 31 | Occupational TherapistsMaster's degree | $100,330 | $71,690 – $131,950 | +13.8% |
| 32 | Orthotists and ProsthetistsMaster's degree | $81,110 | $46,350 – $119,810 | +13.3% |
| 33 | Diagnostic Medical SonographersAssociate's degree | $96,590 | $67,820 – $129,370 | +13.0% |
| 34 | Medical Equipment RepairersAssociate's degree | $61,660 | $38,490 – $98,280 | +12.9% |
| 35 | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersPostsecondary nondegree award | $68,120 | $47,530 – $100,320 | +12.8% |
| 36 | Forensic Science TechniciansBachelor's degree | $72,060 | $48,250 – $117,250 | +12.8% |
| 37 | Marriage and Family TherapistsMaster's degree | $66,940 | $44,650 – $123,730 | +12.6% |
| 38 | Counselors, All OtherMaster's degree | $50,860 | $36,240 – $91,940 | +12.6% |
| 39 | Medical AssistantsPostsecondary nondegree award | $45,690 | $36,050 – $59,310 | +12.5% |
| 40 | Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsBachelor's degree | $90,150 | $55,000 – $134,950 | +12.5% |
| 41 | Animal CaretakersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $35,360 | $27,250 – $50,060 | +12.1% |
| 42 | Respiratory TherapistsAssociate's degree | $82,280 | $63,660 – $118,050 | +12.1% |
| 43 | Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree | $134,050 | $79,900 – $202,680 | +11.9% |
| 44 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $47,160 | $28,800 – $83,100 | +11.9% |
| 45 | Therapists, All OtherBachelor's degree | $77,930 | $46,540 – $152,530 | +11.5% |
| 46 | Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent | $52,000 | $36,120 – $77,960 | +11.5% |
| 47 | Mechanical Door RepairersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $55,720 | $38,490 – $78,260 | +11.4% |
| 48 | Community Health WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $51,850 | $38,810 – $77,180 | +11.3% |
| 49 | Clinical and Counseling PsychologistsDoctoral or professional degree | $100,580 | $55,170 – $180,960 | +11.2% |
| 50 | Nurse MidwivesMaster's degree | $134,040 | $93,620 – $188,320 | +11.1% |