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(28 occupations)

Fastest growing occupations, 2025 to 2035
Occupation	Jobs 2025	Change	Openings/yr	Median pay
Tile and stone settersConstruction & extraction	45,200	+9.8%	3,300	$55,690
Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tilesConstruction & extraction	29,800	+9.0%	2,200	$56,460
Construction laborersConstruction & extraction	1,489,300	+7.3%	120,000	$47,120
Rock splitters, quarryConstruction & extraction	3,500	+5.8%	400	$48,740
Fence erectorsConstruction & extraction	30,600	+5.6%	2,500	$47,980
RoofersConstruction & extraction	166,900	+5.3%	12,000	$55,440
PaperhangersConstruction & extraction	2,300	+4.3%	200	$52,140
Roustabouts, oil and gasConstruction & extraction	45,500	+3.6%	4,100	$46,960
Continuous mining machine operatorsConstruction & extraction	14,000	+3.2%	1,400	$61,810
Painters, construction and maintenanceConstruction & extraction	326,900	+3.0%	24,900	$49,400
Plasterers and stucco masonsConstruction & extraction	22,900	+2.8%	1,500	$57,660
Drywall and ceiling tile installersConstruction & extraction	102,200	+2.5%	6,600	$58,930
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wallConstruction & extraction	45,100	+2.4%	3,000	$49,120
Cement masons and concrete finishersConstruction & extraction	204,800	+1.6%	13,600	$57,020
Derrick operators, oil and gasConstruction & extraction	10,700	+1.6%	900	$58,620
Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masonsConstruction & extraction	7,600	+1.5%	700	$40,470
Floor sanders and finishersConstruction & extraction	4,700	+1.4%	300	$50,440
Service unit operators, oil and gasConstruction & extraction	43,800	+1.1%	3,800	$58,160
Rotary drill operators, oil and gasConstruction & extraction	12,700	+0.8%	1,100	$67,890
Helpers--roofersConstruction & extraction	6,100	-0.1%	600	$44,160
Helpers, construction trades, all otherConstruction & extraction	25,200	-1.0%	2,300	$42,670
Underground mining machine operators, all otherConstruction & extraction	3,200	-1.0%	300	$70,130
TapersConstruction & extraction	15,800	-1.6%	900	$68,270
Helpers--carpentersConstruction & extraction	21,900	-1.7%	2,000	$43,780
PipelayersConstruction & extraction	33,200	-3.1%	2,100	$49,000
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble settersConstruction & extraction	14,100	-11.7%	1,100	$47,550
Loading and moving machine operators, underground miningConstruction & extraction	5,900	-15.8%	400	$74,500
Carpet installersConstruction & extraction	17,400	-16.4%	700	$50,340