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Some jobs that were popular fifty or sixty years ago are unheard of these days. Jobs that will be popular in fifty or sixty years — we may not even be able to guess.
But today, what we can guess are which jobs are going to be the most beneficial in one year, or even a few. Because we’ve crunched the data, and we’ve come up with a list of the fastest growing jobs in the country this year.
Here are the top 10, and below, we’ll show you the top 100:
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Physical Therapist Aides
- Home Health Aides
- Commercial Divers
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physical Therapists
- Statisticians
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Okay, so really–this is pretty cool. Who would have thought, even twenty years ago, that wind turbine service techs and healthcare workers would be so in demand?
Not only does this mean we’re progressing in some important areas, but it also means–knowing this information, you might just be able to snag yourself a more secure job.
We’ll get to the details of said jobs in a moment. First, here’s how we came up with this list.
How we determined the fastest growing jobs in America for 2016
Every couple of years each state’s Department of Labor works in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile projections for job growth by occupation. The government last completed this research in 2014 with projections going out until 2024.
Because this is America and the government never makes it easy, we had to gather the data from all the states individually to develop a master database.
We then identified the occupations in the country that are projected to have at least 1,000 workers in 2024 so that the jobs will still be relevant. This left us with data for 818 occupations in the country.
Next, we ranked every occupation based on its expected job growth from 2016 to 2024.
At the end of the day, the data showed that wind turbine service technician was the fastest growing job in the country for 2016.
Here’s a look at the 100 fastest growing jobs in the country:
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Physical Therapist Aides
- Home Health Aides
- Commercial Divers
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physical Therapists
- Statisticians
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
- Occupational Therapy Aides
- Physician Assistants
- Operations Research Analysts
- Personal Financial Advisors
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Genetic Counselors
- Interpreters and Translators
- Audiologists
- Hearing Aid Specialists
- Optometrists
- Occupational Therapists
- Web Developers
- Forensic Science Technicians
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Personal Care Aides
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers
- Prosthodontists
- Phlebotomists
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
- Nurse Midwives
- Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
- Opticians, Dispensing
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
- Medical Assistants
- Therapists, All Other
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
- Biomedical Engineers
- Helpers–Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
- Bicycle Repairers
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary
- Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Massage Therapists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
- Athletic Trainers
- Anesthesiologists
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Medical Secretaries
- Mathematicians
- Surgeons
- Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
- Mental Health Counselors
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
- Nurse Anesthetists
- Healthcare Social Workers
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
- Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- Software Developers, Applications
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Dental Hygienists
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons
- Dental Assistants
- Orthodontists
- Helpers–Electricians
- Dentists, General
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Actuaries
- Information Security Analysts
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Film and Video Editors
- Nursing Assistants
- Chiropractors
- Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Pile-Driver Operators
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
- Registered Nurses
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
- Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
- Credit Counselors
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
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Why It Matters
Sure, it’s certainly interesting to see what sort of trends jobs will take over the next decade, because jobs are a great way to see what direction our country is heading. More wind turbines? A more environmentally conscious country. More physical therapist and healthcare workers? A healthier, and more self-loving country.
But aside from being merely “interesting,” it’s also good to note which jobs will be more secure, and more readily available now and in the coming years. If you’re looking for something that will last–take a look at this list. From wind turbine service techs to physics teachers, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
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Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
