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(32 occupations)

Fastest growing occupations, 2025 to 2035
Occupation	Jobs 2025	Change	Openings/yr	Median pay
Solar photovoltaic installersConstruction & extraction	31,100	+36.5%	4,200	$53,140
ElectriciansConstruction & extraction	821,000	+9.2%	72,700	$63,190
Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleanersConstruction & extraction	31,900	+7.8%	2,800	$49,880
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfittersConstruction & extraction	510,600	+6.8%	42,000	$63,800
Elevator and escalator installers and repairersConstruction & extraction	24,700	+5.7%	1,900	$109,910
Insulation workers, mechanicalConstruction & extraction	26,700	+5.1%	1,800	$58,340
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workersConstruction & extraction	913,300	+5.0%	67,000	$79,920
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorsConstruction & extraction	489,500	+4.6%	39,200	$59,850
CarpentersConstruction & extraction	889,700	+3.9%	62,800	$60,580
Miscellaneous construction and related workersConstruction & extraction	29,500	+3.9%	2,400	$49,910
Earth drillers, except oil and gasConstruction & extraction	19,500	+3.6%	1,400	$60,190
Extraction workers, all otherConstruction & extraction	5,900	+3.4%	600	$57,010
Highway maintenance workersConstruction & extraction	161,800	+3.4%	11,800	$50,260
Structural iron and steel workersConstruction & extraction	68,300	+3.1%	5,900	$62,780
Sheet metal workersConstruction & extraction	131,100	+2.5%	9,800	$61,800
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfittersConstruction & extraction	45,300	+2.4%	4,400	$42,360
GlaziersConstruction & extraction	59,200	+1.9%	3,900	$57,080
Helpers--extraction workersConstruction & extraction	7,100	+1.7%	700	$47,730
Hazardous materials removal workersConstruction & extraction	52,700	+1.5%	4,300	$49,450
Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operatorsConstruction & extraction	17,400	+1.5%	1,200	$70,070
Brickmasons and blockmasonsConstruction & extraction	62,400	+1.1%	4,100	$62,120
Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface miningConstruction & extraction	34,700	+1.0%	2,400	$57,430
Helpers--electriciansConstruction & extraction	65,000	+0.6%	6,100	$42,670
Construction and building inspectorsConstruction & extraction	153,900	0.0%	14,800	$74,690
Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blastersConstruction & extraction	5,200	0.0%	400	$61,390
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operatorsConstruction & extraction	42,300	-0.9%	3,100	$53,340
BoilermakersConstruction & extraction	10,200	-1.8%	700	$76,410
Reinforcing iron and rebar workersConstruction & extraction	16,600	-5.3%	1,000	$58,970
StonemasonsConstruction & extraction	9,300	-5.4%	500	$57,390
Pile driver operatorsConstruction & extraction	2,300	-5.7%	200	$73,300
Terrazzo workers and finishersConstruction & extraction	1,200	-13.0%	100	$76,170
Roof bolters, miningConstruction & extraction	2,200	-18.9%	100	$78,540