The fastest growing occupations for projected growth between now and 2014 are concentrated in the health and technology sectors.
Home health aides lead the list, with a 56% increase. Next on the list is network systems analyst at 55%, followed by medical assistants with a 52% projected increase. Physician assistants can expect a 50% increase in job openings, while physical therapy assistant jobs are at 44%. Dental hygienists, computer software engineers, and dental assistant jobs are all projected to increase by 43%. Last on the list of the top ten fastest growing occupations are personal and home care aides at 41%.
Top 10 Fastest Growing Occupations: 2004 - 2014
- Home health aides
- Network systems and data communications analysts
- Medical assistants
- Physician assistants
- Computer software engineers
- Physical therapist assistants
- Dental hygienists
- Computer software engineers
- Dental assistants
- Personal and home care aides
