Fastest growing jobs in Washington, 2024–34
Ranked by projected percent change in employment from 2024 to 2034 in Washington. 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.
Where these projections come from: State projections are produced by Washington's own workforce agency and collected by Projections Central — the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes projections only at the national level. Methodology varies by state, so these are not directly comparable with the national figures. Wages remain BLS OEWS.
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Projections: Projections Central, 2024–34
| # | Occupation | MedianWashington | 10th–90th percentilemiddle half shaded darker | Growth 2024–34 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree | $156,100 | $122,420 – $187,240 | +37.2% |
| 2 | Occupational Therapy AssistantsAssociate's degree | $77,590 | $62,960 – $88,250 | +30.8% |
| 3 | Massage TherapistsPostsecondary nondegree award | $87,360 | $61,850 – $115,800 | +29.7% |
| 4 | Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree | $154,940 | $96,730 – $211,720 | +29.4% |
| 5 | Medical and Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree | $145,290 | $88,970 – $282,250 | +28.3% |
| 6 | Private Detectives and InvestigatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $64,080 | $43,060 – $104,220 | +27.9% |
| 7 | Physician AssistantsMaster's degree | $164,360 | $125,580 – $218,150 | +26.9% |
| 8 | Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award | $48,840 | $39,840 – $79,300 | +24.5% |
| 9 | Diagnostic Medical SonographersAssociate's degree | $121,340 | $61,840 – $156,860 | +23.8% |
| 10 | Physical Therapist AssistantsAssociate's degree | $66,450 | $36,610 – $93,140 | +23.5% |
| 11 | Personal Financial AdvisorsBachelor's degree | $114,050 | $58,650 – $344,850 | +22.6% |
| 12 | Security GuardsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $47,100 | $37,720 – $68,390 | +22.5% |
| 13 | Physical TherapistsDoctoral or professional degree | $105,950 | $78,300 – $137,560 | +22.0% |
| 14 | OptometristsDoctoral or professional degree | $157,560 | $103,880 – $217,900 | +21.5% |
| 15 | Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $72,950 | $48,050 – $99,350 | +21.5% |
| 16 | Occupational TherapistsMaster's degree | $107,670 | $83,110 – $135,290 | +21.4% |
| 17 | Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherBachelor's degree | $64,340 | $42,640 – $99,340 | +20.7% |
| 18 | ChiropractorsDoctoral or professional degree | $104,070 | $62,630 – $137,480 | +20.5% |
| 19 | Athletic TrainersMaster's degree | $63,750 | $49,290 – $88,610 | +20.2% |
| 20 | Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree | $59,740 | $46,390 – $77,300 | +20.1% |
| 21 | Medical AssistantsPostsecondary nondegree award | $59,290 | $46,540 – $74,200 | +20.0% |
| 22 | Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $45,740 | $37,650 – $62,190 | +19.9% |
| 23 | Respiratory TherapistsAssociate's degree | $101,130 | $76,080 – $127,520 | +19.8% |
| 24 | Gambling Cage WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $41,720 | $36,410 – $55,900 | +19.5% |
| 25 | Gambling DealersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $58,700 | $34,700 – $132,370 | +19.4% |
| 26 | Food Servers, NonrestaurantNo formal educational credential | $38,870 | $35,050 – $50,910 | +19.2% |
| 27 | Nursing AssistantsPostsecondary nondegree award | $49,180 | $42,500 – $62,660 | +19.0% |
| 28 | Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree | $209,370 | $130,010 – $327,300 | +18.7% |
| 29 | FundraisersBachelor's degree | $79,000 | $51,110 – $120,060 | +18.7% |
| 30 | First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $77,350 | $57,610 – $102,010 | +18.6% |
| 31 | ClergyBachelor's degree | $80,830 | $45,630 – $108,200 | +18.5% |
| 32 | Financial Clerks, All OtherHigh school diploma or equivalent | $58,970 | $48,880 – $76,100 | +18.5% |
| 33 | EpidemiologistsMaster's degree | $108,240 | $82,980 – $159,730 | +18.4% |
| 34 | Surgical TechnologistsPostsecondary nondegree award | $77,270 | $55,270 – $103,690 | +17.7% |
| 35 | Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree | $83,790 | $56,310 – $150,130 | +17.7% |
| 36 | Community Health WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $57,070 | $43,820 – $80,680 | +17.7% |
| 37 | Medical Equipment PreparersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $58,830 | $41,210 – $79,880 | +17.5% |
| 38 | Registered NursesBachelor's degree | $124,200 | $89,630 – $161,910 | +17.5% |
| 39 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $50,830 | $38,960 – $93,450 | +17.4% |
| 40 | Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $44,150 | $38,470 – $55,050 | +17.3% |
| 41 | Recreational TherapistsBachelor's degree | $77,860 | $61,070 – $108,200 | +17.3% |
| 42 | Social and Community Service ManagersBachelor's degree | $103,000 | $71,270 – $156,990 | +17.2% |
| 43 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherHigh school diploma or equivalent | $41,020 | $41,020 – $69,060 | +17.2% |
| 44 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersNo formal educational credential | $38,640 | $35,660 – $58,890 | +17.2% |
| 45 | Dietitians and NutritionistsBachelor's degree | $84,220 | $62,100 – $108,010 | +17.2% |
| 46 | Recreation WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $44,890 | $35,660 – $59,790 | +17.1% |
| 47 | Dental HygienistsAssociate's degree | $131,160 | $107,090 – $162,050 | +17.0% |
| 48 | VeterinariansDoctoral or professional degree | $160,510 | $97,140 – $265,600 | +16.4% |
| 49 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherPostsecondary nondegree award | $80,730 | $60,880 – $138,180 | +16.4% |
| 50 | Crossing Guards and FlaggersNo formal educational credential | $48,940 | $40,280 – $78,430 | +16.2% |