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Fastest Growing Careers (2024–2034)
Top 25 careers with the highest projected employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
25
Careers
$93,338
Avg Salary
+24.3%
Avg Growth
Bachelor's Degree
Most Common Ed.
1
$62,580+49.9%
2
$51,860+42.1%
3
$129,210+40.1%
4
$112,590+33.5%
5
$112,590+33.5%
6
$112,590+33.5%
7
$124,910+28.5%
8
$117,960+23.2%
9
$65,510+22%
10
$125,770+21.8%
11
$91,290+21.5%
12
$133,260+20.4%
13
$133,260+20.4%
14
Psychiatric Technicians
Postsecondary Nondegree AwardMost In-Demand Careers (2024–2034)
$42,590+20%
15
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
High School DiplomaMost In-Demand Careers (2024–2034)
$44,080+19.8%
16
$140,910+19.7%
17
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Associate's DegreeMost In-Demand Careers (2024–2034)
$68,340+19.2%
18
$90,400+18.5%
19
Hearing Aid Specialists
Related Work ExperienceMost In-Demand Careers (2024–2034)
$61,560+18.4%
20
$105,620+17.3%
$79,940+16.8%
22
Logisticians
Bachelor's Degree
$80,880+16.7%
23
Logistics Analysts
Bachelor's Degree
$80,880+16.7%
24
Logistics Engineers
Bachelor's Degree
$80,880+16.7%
25
Epidemiologists
Master's Degree
$83,980+16.2%
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree11 of 25
Master's Degree7 of 25
Some College2 of 25
Associate's Degree2 of 25
Postsecondary Nondegree Award1 of 25
High School Diploma1 of 25
Related Work Experience1 of 25
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many careers are in the Fastest Growing Careers (2024–2034) guide?
- This guide covers 25 occupations, including Wind Turbine Service Technicians, Solar Photovoltaic Installers, Nurse Practitioners, and 22 more.
- What is the salary range for careers in this guide?
- Salaries range from $42,590 (Psychiatric Technicians) to $140,910 (Computer and Information Research Scientists) median annual wage, based on BLS data.
- Which careers in this guide are growing fastest?
- The fastest-growing careers include Wind Turbine Service Technicians (+49.9%), Solar Photovoltaic Installers (+42.1%), Nurse Practitioners (+40.1%). Growth rates are projected from 2024 to 2034 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- What education is typically needed for these careers?
- The most common entry-level requirement is a Bachelor's Degree (11 of 25 careers). Education requirements vary across the guide.
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