10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Maine

Maine 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 Maine.

Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in Maine, 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 nurse practitionerss and physician assistantss 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 Maine

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 Maine 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 138 occupations in Maine.

Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth, from 1 to 138.

At the end of the day, the data showed that nurse practitionerss will be the fastest growing job in Maine.

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Why the fastest growing jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 nurse practitionerss to physician assistantss, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

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

Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In Maine

Rank	Job Title	Growth %	Average Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Nurse Practitioner	124.6%	$99,140	1,470
2	Physician Assistant	119.0%	$104,520	1,130
3	Physical Therapist	117.3%	$75,280	1,560
4	Software Developer	116.0%	$85,440	1,740
5	Taxi Driver	115.7%	$25,400	1,400
6	Business Analyst	115.4%	$81,220	1,870
7	Occupational Therapist	114.6%	$64,620	1,100
8	Home Health Aid	114.3%	$24,690	3,760
9	Mechanic	113.8%	$43,180	2,150
10	Registered Nurse	110.9%	$63,800	16,220
11	Customer Service Representative	110.9%	$34,820	10,060
12	Information Technology Manager	110.5%	$115,770	1,260
13	Medical Assistant	110.3%	$32,760	3,540
14	Medical Receptionist	110.0%	$32,820	4,050
15	Personal Care Assistant	109.8%	$22,710	12,970
16	Management Consultant	109.4%	$68,040	1,510
17	Certified Nursing Assistant	109.1%	$26,220	10,020
18	Bartender	109.1%	$24,410	3,120
19	Dental Assistant	108.8%	$39,990	1,240
20	Computer Numerical Controller Machinist	108.7%	$46,090	1,000
21	Medical Records Clerk	108.7%	$37,250	1,250
22	Medical Director	108.5%	$90,820	2,050
23	Crew Member	108.4%	$19,290	10,830
24	Dental Hygienist	108.0%	$62,040	1,220
25	Aide	107.9%	$29,010	1,090
26	Instructor	107.9%	$34,930	1,500
27	Mental Health Worker	107.4%	$59,360	1,450
28	Computer Technician	107.2%	$50,020	2,090
29	Billing Specialist	107.0%	$34,870	3,040
30	Paralegal	106.8%	$46,050	1,100
31	Recreation Leader	106.8%	$26,310	1,580
32	Volunteer	106.5%	$33,180	3,910
33	Accountant	106.4%	$64,190	5,120
34	Pharmacy Technician Internship	106.4%	$30,280	2,160
35	Emergency Medical Technician	106.4%	$33,470	1,840
36	Massage Therapist	106.3%	$42,390	1,340
37	Firefighter/paramedic	105.9%	$33,380	2,340
38	Police Officer	105.2%	$45,700	2,220
39	Public Relations Internship	105.2%	$54,000	1,220
40	Assistant Manager	105.1%	$35,280	4,150
41	Housekeeper	105.0%	$21,490	7,280
42	Security Guard	104.5%	$27,260	2,080
43	Licensed Practical Nurse	104.5%	$43,680	1,400
44	Front Desk Clerk	104.5%	$25,000	2,570
45	Loan Officer	104.4%	$63,810	1,190
46	Program Manager	104.4%	$58,040	1,200
47	Sales Representative	104.2%	$52,320	2,220
48	Landscaper	104.2%	$31,830	6,010
49	Supervisor	103.9%	$35,370	1,590
50	Compliance Specialist	103.9%	$63,570	1,070
51	Ride Operator	103.8%	$19,930	1,090
52	Civil Engineer	103.7%	$78,320	1,110
53	Network Administrator	103.6%	$68,430	1,420
54	Business Consultant	103.6%	$63,120	2,860
55	Fitness Trainer	103.5%	$38,720	1,190
56	Correction Officer	103.3%	$39,400	1,580
57	Court Clerk	103.2%	$34,640	1,270
58	Barista	103.2%	$19,420	4,530
59	Highway Maintenance Worker	103.1%	$34,170	2,020
60	Refuse Collector	103.0%	$27,870	1,020
61	Radiologic Technician	103.0%	$57,870	1,020
62	Finance Manager	102.9%	$109,080	2,820
63	Cook	102.9%	$27,800	1,800
64	Office Manager	102.8%	$49,320	5,450
65	Administrative Manager	102.7%	$72,050	1,540
66	Construction Worker	102.6%	$31,050	3,940
67	Retail Sales Consultant	102.5%	$26,710	20,820
68	Parts Sales Associate	102.3%	$32,910	1,780
69	Telemarketer	102.3%	$25,580	2,250
70	Stylist	102.2%	$26,430	4,100
71	Laundry Attendant	102.0%	$22,250	1,020
72	Industrial Mechanic	101.7%	$50,770	1,190
73	Customer Service Clerk	101.6%	$24,710	1,900
74	Machinist	101.6%	$45,960	1,300
75	General Manager	101.4%	$92,740	11,520
76	Attorney	101.3%	$106,270	3,210
77	Janitor	101.1%	$28,040	11,100
78	Grounds Maintenance Supervisor	101.0%	$50,590	1,000
79	Property Manager	101.0%	$56,130	1,020
80	Delivery Driver	101.0%	$31,630	4,160
81	Human Resources Generalist	100.8%	$56,210	1,240
82	Pharmacist	100.8%	$123,250	1,280
83	Foreman	100.7%	$55,980	2,780
84	Child Care Provider	100.7%	$22,970	5,860
85	Operator	100.7%	$38,550	1,520
86	Hvac Technician	100.5%	$46,540	2,170
87	Server	100.3%	$23,000	11,320
88	Insurance Processor	100.0%	$39,070	1,380
89	Sales Coordinator	100.0%	$67,150	1,330
90	Food Service Director	100.0%	$55,130	2,010
91	Sales Manager	100.0%	$122,410	1,010
92	Receptionist	99.7%	$29,150	3,640
93	Material Handler	99.5%	$27,830	6,390
94	Driver	99.5%	$30,350	1,830
95	Social Worker	99.4%	$50,580	1,630
96	Stock Clerk	99.3%	$26,380	8,600
97	Manager	99.1%	$95,770	2,300
98	Insurance Agent	99.1%	$53,720	4,550
99	Painter	98.9%	$40,570	2,710
100	Electrician	98.7%	$48,850	3,650

If you’re interested, you can read more about the Maine 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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