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(36 occupations)

Fastest growing occupations, 2025 to 2035
Occupation	Jobs 2025	Change	Openings/yr	Median pay
Industrial machinery mechanicsInstallation, maintenance & repair	446,900	+17.8%	44,400	$64,520
Farm equipment mechanics and service techniciansInstallation, maintenance & repair	41,900	+10.7%	3,700	$56,550
Electrical power-line installers and repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	131,900	+10.3%	10,900	$95,320
Recreational vehicle service techniciansInstallation, maintenance & repair	17,500	+9.7%	2,200	$52,000
Security and fire alarm systems installersInstallation, maintenance & repair	86,300	+6.8%	8,500	$60,070
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except enginesInstallation, maintenance & repair	180,300	+6.7%	15,000	$65,510
Mechanical door repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	28,400	+6.4%	2,100	$55,720
Manufactured building and mobile home installersInstallation, maintenance & repair	3,500	+5.8%	300	$45,990
Automotive glass installers and repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	22,600	+5.7%	1,300	$47,630
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workersInstallation, maintenance & repair	97,100	+5.3%	13,600	$39,630
Motorboat mechanics and service techniciansInstallation, maintenance & repair	25,000	+4.9%	2,600	$57,550
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	16,100	+4.4%	1,400	$56,210
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical doorInstallation, maintenance & repair	50,400	+4.3%	3,600	$74,340
Maintenance and repair workers, generalInstallation, maintenance & repair	1,621,800	+4.2%	148,700	$49,590
First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	629,000	+4.1%	48,900	$79,860
RiggersInstallation, maintenance & repair	22,500	+3.9%	1,700	$62,640
Automotive body and related repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	163,200	+3.7%	12,600	$54,890
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialistsInstallation, maintenance & repair	316,000	+3.6%	24,400	$61,770
Tire repairers and changersInstallation, maintenance & repair	112,200	+3.4%	12,900	$37,710
Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all otherInstallation, maintenance & repair	205,200	+2.6%	18,300	$49,230
Rail car repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	20,100	+2.6%	1,600	$67,530
Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all otherInstallation, maintenance & repair	10,200	+2.5%	1,000	$68,990
Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanicsInstallation, maintenance & repair	38,300	+2.3%	3,800	$47,880
Home appliance repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	40,500	+1.9%	2,800	$50,990
Musical instrument repairers and tunersInstallation, maintenance & repair	6,000	+1.9%	600	$46,420
Signal and track switch repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	8,700	+1.8%	800	$92,460
MillwrightsInstallation, maintenance & repair	40,700	+0.9%	3,200	$65,700
Watch and clock repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	1,400	-0.3%	100	$67,230
Maintenance workers, machineryInstallation, maintenance & repair	59,700	-1.9%	4,400	$60,850
Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	34,700	-3.4%	3,800	$47,450
Telecommunications line installers and repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	103,400	-3.4%	8,000	$74,330
Bicycle repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	12,200	-5.7%	1,200	$42,780
Locksmiths and safe repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	18,700	-11.7%	1,200	$51,320
Refractory materials repairers, except brickmasonsInstallation, maintenance & repair	1,100	-13.7%	100	$61,290
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehiclesInstallation, maintenance & repair	8,600	-14.5%	400	$48,420
Camera and photographic equipment repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	1,800	-15.5%	100	$52,720