Employment Trends - Fastest Growing Occupations in the United States

Department of Labor Projections for 2006 - 20016

It pays to study projected growth in various occupations when developing long-term marketing plans. The Department of Labor (DOL) projects rapid growth in certain occupations. Rapid growth can also mean an increase in the demand for services and goods in a related field.

In business, you not only need to be looking at the "now" picture, but you also need to be looking and planning ahead for changes in markets, industries, and employment.

Projected Growth 2006-2016
Occupation	Percent
Network Systems/Data Communications	53.4
Personal & Home Care Aides	50.6
Home Health Aides	48.7
Comp Software Engineers & Applications	44.6
Veterinarian Technicians	41.0
Personal Financial Advisors	41.0
Makeup Artists	39.8
Medical Assistants	35.4
Veterinarians	35.0
Substance Abuse & Behavioral Counselors	34.3
Skin Care Specialists	34.3
Financial Analysts	33.8
Social & Human Service Assistants	33.6
Gaming Surveillance Officers & Investigators	33.6
Physical Therapist Assistants	32.4
Pharmacy Technicians	32.0
Forensic Science Technicians	30.7
Dental Hygienists	30.1
Mental Health Counselors	30.0
Mental Health & Sub Abuse Social Workers	29.9

_Source:

"Fastest growing occupations."U.S. Department of Labor; Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections. Access Date: April 23, 2008