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Employment is the number of jobs in this occupation. The latest available data are from 2006 to 2016. Read more about national employment projections.

Percent change is the expected job growth for this occupation.

The estimate for Job Openings includes both turnover that results from people who leave the occupation(e.g. quit, retire, death) and new jobs that are created. Read more about Job Openings

Earnings symbols show average wages for that occupation. The latest available earnings data are from 2006. Read more about wage data.

Training needed is the level of education or training needed by most workers in this occupation. Read more about education and training levels.



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These are the occupations that are projected to grow the fastest during the 2006-2016 time period. This does not mean these are the occupations with the most openings. Select an occupation to learn more about it in the Occupation Profile.

Top 50 Fastest-Growing Occupations
Displaying Records 1 - 25 of 50   Next 25 >  Show All Records   
# Occupation Employment  Percent  *
 Change    		 Earnings Training Needed 
  2006   2016
1 Network systems and data communications analysts 261,800  401,600  53%  Average salary is very high, or more than $46,360 per year Bachelor's degree 
2 Personal and home care aides 767,300  1,155,800  51%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,220 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
3 Home health aides 787,300  1,170,900  49%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,220 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
4 Computer software engineers, applications 506,800  732,500  45%  Average salary is very high, or more than $46,360 per year Bachelor's degree 
5 Veterinary technologists and technicians 71,200  100,400  41%  Average salary is low, or between $21,260 and $30,560 per year Associate degree 
6 Personal financial advisors 176,200  248,400  41%  Average salary is very high, or more than $46,360 per year Bachelor's degree 
7 Makeup artists, theatrical and performance 2,100  3,000  40%  Average salary is high, or between $30,630 to $46,300 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
8 Medical assistants 416,900  564,600  35%  Average salary is low, or between $21,260 and $30,560 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
9 Veterinarians 62,200  84,000  35%  Average salary is very high, or more than $46,360 per year First professional degree 
10 Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors 83,300  112,000  34%  Average salary is high, or between $30,630 to $46,300 per year Bachelor's degree 
11 Skin care specialists 38,200  51,300  34%  Average salary is low, or between $21,260 and $30,560 per year Postsecondary vocational award 
12 Financial analysts 220,600  295,200  34%  Average salary is very high, or more than $46,360 per year Bachelor's degree 
13 Social and human service assistants 338,700  452,600  34%  Average salary is low, or between $21,260 and $30,560 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
14 Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators 8,700  11,600  34%  Average salary is low, or between $21,260 and $30,560 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
15 Physical therapist assistants 60,300  79,800  32%  Average salary is high, or between $30,630 to $46,300 per year Associate degree 
16 Pharmacy technicians 285,000  376,400  32%  Average salary is low, or between $21,260 and $30,560 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
17 Forensic science technicians 13,100  17,100  31%  Average salary is high, or between $30,630 to $46,300 per year Bachelor's degree 
18 Dental hygienists 167,000  217,200  30%  Average salary is very high, or more than $46,360 per year Associate degree 
19 Mental health counselors 99,800  129,800  30%  Average salary is high, or between $30,630 to $46,300 per year Master's degree 
20 Mental health and substance abuse social workers 122,300  158,800  30%  Average salary is high, or between $30,630 to $46,300 per year Master's degree 
21 Marriage and family therapists 24,700  32,100  30%  Average salary is high, or between $30,630 to $46,300 per year Master's degree 
22 Dental assistants 279,800  361,500  29%  Average salary is low, or between $21,260 and $30,560 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
23 Computer systems analysts 503,600  649,600  29%  Average salary is very high, or more than $46,360 per year Bachelor's degree 
24 Database administrators 119,400  153,500  29%  Average salary is very high, or more than $46,360 per year Bachelor's degree 
25 Computer software engineers, systems software 350,000  448,700  28%  Average salary is very high, or more than $46,360 per year Bachelor's degree 
 

* The national average percent change is 10.36% for the 2006-2016 employment projection series.

National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections

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