Projections · 2025–2035

Which jobs are projected to grow, and which to shrink

Every ten years of projections BLS publishes, for 831 occupations. Openings count both new positions and the ones left behind by people who retire or move on — which is why a shrinking occupation can still be hiring.

176.2M

jobs projected for 2035

From 170.3 million in 2025

+3.5%

growth across all occupations

5,917,600 more jobs over the decade

17.5M

openings a year, on average

New positions plus replacements for people leaving

Fastest growing Fastest declining Most openings Largest today Highest paid

Filter by field and education(73 occupations)

Fastest growing occupations, 2025 to 2035
Occupation	Jobs 2025	Change	Openings/yr	Median pay
Health specialties teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	278,400	+17.9%	24,900	$107,310
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	96,100	+17.1%	8,500	$80,250
Medical scientists, except epidemiologistsLife, physical & social science	181,000	+12.6%	10,500	$103,410
Biochemists and biophysicistsLife, physical & social science	35,200	+12.3%	2,900	$127,410
Physical therapistsHealthcare practitioners	283,700	+11.9%	13,400	$102,760
Clinical and counseling psychologistsLife, physical & social science	81,300	+11.7%	4,100	$100,580
AudiologistsHealthcare practitioners	14,200	+11.0%	600	$95,780
OptometristsHealthcare practitioners	45,100	+9.5%	2,000	$136,570
VeterinariansHealthcare practitioners	91,100	+9.4%	3,100	$130,100
ChiropractorsHealthcare practitioners	61,700	+8.7%	2,600	$79,200
AstronomersLife, physical & social science	2,400	+7.8%	100	$128,820
Engineering teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	50,900	+7.8%	3,900	$109,270
Biological science teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	62,000	+7.3%	4,700	$84,620
PhysicistsLife, physical & social science	23,200	+7.2%	1,300	$172,250
PsychiatristsHealthcare practitioners	30,000	+7.2%	900	$281,870
DermatologistsHealthcare practitioners	12,200	+6.8%	400	$328,730
NeurologistsHealthcare practitioners	11,400	+6.4%	300	$248,560
OrthodontistsHealthcare practitioners	7,100	+6.0%	200	$289,140
Business teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	103,600	+5.9%	7,600	$99,080
ProsthodontistsHealthcare practitioners	1,000	+5.8%	0	$311,180
Dentists, generalHealthcare practitioners	141,900	+5.7%	4,200	$170,950
Oral and maxillofacial surgeonsHealthcare practitioners	5,600	+5.6%	200	$352,220
PharmacistsHealthcare practitioners	325,200	+5.2%	12,500	$140,910
Computer science teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	43,900	+4.9%	3,200	$96,980
CardiologistsHealthcare practitioners	18,500	+4.8%	500	$496,010
Physicians, pathologistsHealthcare practitioners	11,800	+4.8%	300	$312,400
LawyersLegal	863,700	+4.7%	28,700	$159,670
Ophthalmologists, except pediatricHealthcare practitioners	9,700	+4.5%	200	$300,080
General internal medicine physiciansHealthcare practitioners	73,100	+4.0%	1,900	$256,560
Orthopedic surgeons, except pediatricHealthcare practitioners	15,500	+4.0%	400	$358,550
Psychology teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	52,300	+4.0%	3,700	$80,340
Surgeons, all otherHealthcare practitioners	27,500	+4.0%	700	$414,010
AnesthesiologistsHealthcare practitioners	41,500	+3.6%	1,100	$391,490
Physicians, all otherHealthcare practitioners	367,400	+3.4%	9,400	$265,930
RadiologistsHealthcare practitioners	28,700	+3.4%	700	$420,860
Family medicine physiciansHealthcare practitioners	114,300	+3.3%	2,900	$244,180
Emergency medicine physiciansHealthcare practitioners	34,900	+3.2%	900	$335,550
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	10,900	+2.9%	800	$98,700
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	1,800	+2.8%	100	$101,420
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistratesLegal	25,300	+2.8%	800	$153,990
Judicial law clerksLegal	14,000	+2.8%	1,500	$64,920
Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	14,300	+2.7%	1,000	$85,020
Environmental science teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	8,400	+2.7%	600	$94,980
Geography teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	4,100	+2.7%	300	$97,590
Library science teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	4,500	+2.7%	300	$80,340
Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	6,500	+2.6%	400	$99,650
Architecture teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	9,700	+2.6%	700	$96,870
Law teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	25,800	+2.6%	1,800	$128,500
Social work teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	16,000	+2.6%	1,100	$77,570
Education teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	77,200	+2.5%	5,300	$75,350
Political science teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	21,500	+2.5%	1,500	$98,070
Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	12,000	+2.4%	800	$103,170
Economics teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	14,600	+2.4%	1,000	$123,920
Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	3,400	+2.4%	200	$75,870
Physics teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	16,400	+2.4%	1,100	$100,310
Chemistry teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	24,900	+2.3%	1,700	$93,250
Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	15,200	+2.2%	1,000	$77,270
Sociology teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	14,600	+2.2%	1,000	$84,290
Communications teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	35,800	+2.1%	2,400	$78,580
Pediatric surgeonsHealthcare practitioners	1,300	+2.0%	0	—

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