It’s a tough time to be looking for a job, as hiring has slowed in the U.S., but it all depends on what field you’re in. Some careers are expected to be in-demand for many years to come and new research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals which ones they are.
- Their new projections show health care and social assistance are leading the way.
- They’re expected to drive close to 40% of job growth in the next decade and add nearly 2-million workers to the field.
- Jobs like nurse practitioners, physician assistants and physical therapy assistants are some of the fastest-growing thanks to an aging population and the rising number of chronic conditions.
- Renewable energy jobs, like solar panel installers and wind turbine techs, are predicted to grow at the fastest rate of any occupation, but they’ll only add about 20-thousand new jobs together.
These 10 Jobs Will Grow Fastest Over The Next Decade, According To The Labor Department:
- Wind turbine service technicians - Median annual wage: $62,580
- Solar photovoltaic installers - Median annual wage: $51,860
- Nurse practitioners - Median annual wage: $129,210
- Data scientists - Median annual wage: $112,590
- Information security analysts - Median annual wage: $124,910
- Medical and health service managers - Median annual wage: $117,960
- Physical therapist assistants - Median annual wage: $65,510
- Actuaries - Median annual wage: $125,770
- Operations research analysts - Median annual wage: $91,290
- Physician assistants - Median annual wage: $133,260
Source: NewsNation