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(35 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
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
Business teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	103,600	+5.9%	7,600	$99,080
Computer science teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	43,900	+4.9%	3,200	$96,980
Psychology teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	52,300	+4.0%	3,700	$80,340
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
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
Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	26,800	+2.0%	1,800	$80,260
Postsecondary teachers, all otherEducation & library	183,200	+2.0%	12,500	$77,640
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	57,100	+1.7%	3,900	$79,940
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all otherEducation & library	19,600	+1.6%	1,300	$72,990
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	15,700	+1.5%	1,100	$76,590
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	24,600	+0.2%	1,600	$79,350
English language and literature teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	69,300	0.0%	4,500	$78,760
History teachers, postsecondaryEducation & library	23,200	0.0%	1,500	$83,820