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(29 occupations)

Fastest growing occupations, 2025 to 2035
Occupation	Jobs 2025	Change	Openings/yr	Median pay
Physical therapistsHealthcare practitioners	283,700	+11.9%	13,400	$102,760
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
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
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
CardiologistsHealthcare practitioners	18,500	+4.8%	500	$496,010
Physicians, pathologistsHealthcare practitioners	11,800	+4.8%	300	$312,400
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
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
Pediatric surgeonsHealthcare practitioners	1,300	+2.0%	0	—
PodiatristsHealthcare practitioners	10,000	+2.0%	200	$160,300
Obstetricians and gynecologistsHealthcare practitioners	22,800	+1.7%	500	$292,910
Pediatricians, generalHealthcare practitioners	42,200	+1.5%	1,000	$210,040
Dentists, all other specialistsHealthcare practitioners	5,800	+1.3%	100	$224,990