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
Filter by field and education(11 occupations)
Field
All fieldsManagementBusiness & financialComputer & mathematicalArchitecture & engineeringLife, physical & social scienceCommunity & social serviceLegalEducation & libraryArts, design, media & sportsHealthcare practitionersHealthcare supportProtective serviceFood preparation & servingBuilding & grounds maintenancePersonal care & serviceSalesOffice & administrative supportFarming, fishing & forestryConstruction & extractionInstallation, maintenance & repairProductionTransportation & material moving
Typical entry-level education
| Occupation | Jobs 2025 | Change | Openings/yr | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse practitionersHealthcare practitioners | 336,300 | +41.0% | 29,400 | $132,300 |
| Physician assistantsHealthcare practitioners | 168,900 | +21.1% | 11,500 | $135,880 |
| Speech-language pathologistsHealthcare practitioners | 193,400 | +16.6% | 12,500 | $97,870 |
| Occupational therapistsHealthcare practitioners | 169,600 | +14.8% | 10,000 | $100,330 |
| Orthotists and prosthetistsHealthcare practitioners | 9,500 | +12.9% | 700 | $81,110 |
| Athletic trainersHealthcare practitioners | 35,200 | +12.7% | 2,400 | $62,520 |
| Nurse midwivesHealthcare practitioners | 8,200 | +11.5% | 400 | $134,040 |
| Genetic counselorsHealthcare practitioners | 4,200 | +10.4% | 300 | $100,040 |
| Nurse anesthetistsHealthcare practitioners | 54,500 | +9.7% | 2,400 | $236,590 |
| AcupuncturistsHealthcare practitioners | 14,800 | +8.6% | 800 | $76,040 |
| Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all otherHealthcare practitioners | 39,600 | +5.5% | 1,900 | $115,210 |