10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Arkansas

Arkansas is, and has been since its founding, a state in change. We’re growing, we’re progressing, we’re constantly on the move, it seems, financially, industrially, technologically, and of course, in the work force.

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 Arkansas.

Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in Arkansas, and below, we’ll show you the top 100:

Okay, so really–this is pretty cool. Who would have thought, even twenty years ago, that physical therapist assistantss and nurse practitionerss would be so in demand?

Not only does this mean we’re progressing in some important areas, but it also means 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 Arkansas

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 Arkansas 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 212 occupations in Arkansas.

Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth, from 1 to 212.

At the end of the day, the data showed that physical therapist assistantss will be the fastest growing job in Arkansas.

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Why the fastest growing jobs in Arkansas matter

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 Arkansas is heading.

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 physical therapist assistantss to nurse practitionerss, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

And now, here’s a look at the 100 fastest growing jobs in the Natural State.

Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In Arkansas

Rank	Job Title	Growth %	Average Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Physical Therapist Assistant	142.0%	$57,410	1,590
2	Nurse Practitioner	137.0%	$89,440	1,480
3	Physical Therapist	135.2%	$77,040	2,420
4	Occupational Therapist	130.3%	$80,850	1,290
5	Phlebotomist	128.0%	$27,910	1,190
6	Medical Assistant	126.7%	$30,160	3,420
7	Crew Member	125.5%	$18,820	30,180
8	Speech-Language Pathology Internship	125.4%	$72,440	2,070
9	Computer Numerical Controller Machinist	125.3%	$36,780	2,080
10	Emergency Medical Technician	124.9%	$28,770	2,760
11	Business Analyst	124.1%	$67,600	3,400
12	Industrial Mechanic	124.0%	$46,780	5,900
13	Marketing Internship	123.8%	$62,970	3,070
14	Assistant Manager	123.7%	$27,920	11,130
15	Taxi Driver	121.6%	$21,610	2,310
16	Medical Laboratory Technician	120.8%	$34,820	1,860
17	Dental Assistant	120.3%	$32,280	2,960
18	Information Technology Manager	120.2%	$112,320	2,080
19	Dental Hygienist	119.8%	$65,450	1,630
20	Vocational Training Instructor	119.4%	$50,470	1,290
21	Software Developer	119.3%	$86,890	2,530
22	Bartender	119.0%	$20,800	2,260
23	Database Administrator	118.3%	$76,470	1,230
24	Medical Receptionist	118.0%	$29,280	3,470
25	Medical Records Clerk	117.8%	$33,410	1,990
26	Personal Care Assistant	117.3%	$19,720	19,260
27	Server	116.9%	$19,300	22,840
28	Software Engineer	116.8%	$71,890	1,250
29	Vice President	116.4%	$97,020	1,630
30	Volunteer	116.4%	$28,440	4,050
31	Director	116.3%	$39,850	1,140
32	Hvac Technician	116.3%	$37,470	3,000
33	Electrician	116.2%	$42,540	6,390
34	Food Service Director	116.0%	$46,950	2,970
35	Food Runner	116.0%	$19,350	2,250
36	Billing Specialist	115.9%	$31,290	4,590
37	Home Health Aid	115.7%	$19,820	8,390
38	Machinist	115.7%	$39,700	3,170
39	Food Preparer	115.6%	$20,090	8,290
40	Paralegal	115.6%	$39,700	1,630
41	Medical Director	115.6%	$81,600	3,410
42	Refuse Collector	115.5%	$27,240	2,010
43	Crane Operator	115.5%	$42,290	1,120
44	Registered Nurse	115.4%	$57,630	25,620
45	Certified Nursing Assistant	115.3%	$22,760	21,080
46	Water Plant Operator	115.0%	$34,570	1,760
47	Logistics Coordinator	114.9%	$60,190	1,000
48	Mechanic	114.7%	$38,720	4,070
49	Baker	114.5%	$23,160	1,260
50	Instructor	114.4%	$36,190	1,190
51	Medical Technologist	114.4%	$50,400	1,270
52	Management Consultant	114.0%	$60,690	4,960
53	Barista	113.9%	$19,750	2,540
54	Clinical Psychology Internship	113.6%	$64,480	1,000
55	Attorney	113.6%	$103,980	5,360
56	Accountant	113.4%	$65,740	7,720
57	Real Estate Agent	113.3%	$34,190	2,380
58	Program Manager	113.3%	$54,300	1,450
59	Customer Service Representative	113.2%	$31,770	21,150
60	Computer Technician	113.0%	$40,350	4,000
61	Insurance Processor	113.0%	$34,470	1,480
62	Retail Sales Consultant	113.0%	$24,640	45,120
63	Firefighter/paramedic	112.8%	$35,590	3,170
64	Plumber	112.8%	$38,570	3,880
65	Sergeant	112.7%	$53,790	1,330
66	Police Officer	112.7%	$38,020	6,580
67	Pharmacy Technician Internship	112.5%	$29,340	3,860
68	Cement Mason	112.5%	$33,910	1,260
69	Highway Maintenance Worker	112.4%	$29,310	2,090
70	Property Manager	112.2%	$42,780	3,220
71	Court Clerk	112.1%	$29,720	1,300
72	Administrative Manager	112.0%	$86,620	2,430
73	Recreation Leader	111.9%	$21,870	1,780
74	Gas Station Attendant	111.9%	$24,790	1,220
75	Library Assistant	111.9%	$22,090	1,320
76	Notary Public	111.8%	$30,750	2,840
77	Trainer	111.8%	$51,960	1,800
78	Licensed Practical Nurse	111.8%	$36,800	12,930
79	Loan Officer	111.6%	$62,730	2,590
80	Fitness Trainer	111.6%	$31,840	1,440
81	Helper	111.5%	$25,490	1,740
82	Respiratory Therapist	111.4%	$49,280	1,170
83	Construction Worker	111.4%	$25,750	11,030
84	Office Manager	111.3%	$48,170	16,510
85	Business Consultant	111.3%	$69,160	9,630
86	Equipment Operator	111.2%	$35,670	1,090
87	Probation Officer	111.1%	$37,870	1,100
88	Cost Estimator	111.1%	$57,340	1,200
89	Field Service Technician	111.1%	$33,970	1,000
90	Correction Officer	111.1%	$33,600	5,930
91	Supervisor	111.0%	$31,730	1,920
92	Dispatcher	111.0%	$35,560	1,720
93	Mechanical Engineer	110.9%	$74,380	1,420
94	Preschool Teacher	110.9%	$31,700	2,540
95	Internship	110.8%	$53,550	2,150
96	Child Care Provider	110.8%	$19,700	14,100
97	Loan Processor	110.7%	$38,080	1,650
98	General Manager	110.7%	$84,770	19,840
99	Sheet Metal Mechanic	110.6%	$37,360	1,360
100	Sales Representative	110.5%	$42,930	3,880

If you’re interested, you can read more about the Arkansas job scene here:

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Chris Kolmar

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.

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