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(51 occupations)

Fastest growing occupations, 2025 to 2035
Occupation	Jobs 2025	Change	Openings/yr	Median pay
Wind turbine service techniciansInstallation, maintenance & repair	11,800	+29.5%	1,500	$64,120
Psychiatric techniciansHealthcare practitioners	161,500	+22.3%	17,000	$45,130
Ophthalmic medical techniciansHealthcare practitioners	72,500	+21.4%	11,800	$45,570
Massage therapistsHealthcare support	155,400	+15.3%	20,400	$58,450
Medical assistantsHealthcare support	833,900	+12.9%	109,700	$45,690
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installersInstallation, maintenance & repair	440,900	+10.9%	40,600	$61,010
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relayInstallation, maintenance & repair	20,900	+9.7%	1,800	$103,020
Avionics techniciansInstallation, maintenance & repair	19,800	+9.4%	1,700	$82,280
Manicurists and pedicuristsPersonal care & service	201,800	+9.2%	21,900	$35,760
Skincare specialistsPersonal care & service	104,200	+8.8%	14,200	$45,330
Medical records specialistsHealthcare practitioners	200,700	+7.8%	14,000	$51,140
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologistsPersonal care & service	595,000	+7.7%	73,400	$35,790
Dental assistantsHealthcare support	388,600	+7.4%	53,000	$48,070
PhlebotomistsHealthcare support	143,900	+6.8%	18,000	$45,230
Makeup artists, theatrical and performancePersonal care & service	4,300	+6.1%	600	$97,150
Surgical assistantsHealthcare practitioners	24,400	+6.1%	1,400	$66,800
Computer numerically controlled tool programmersProduction	28,600	+5.9%	2,700	$68,120
Health technologists and technicians, all otherHealthcare practitioners	185,600	+5.9%	12,400	$50,290
Emergency medical techniciansHealthcare practitioners	181,900	+5.8%	13,800	$44,470
ParamedicsHealthcare practitioners	102,200	+5.7%	4,300	$60,600
Aircraft mechanics and service techniciansInstallation, maintenance & repair	140,000	+5.4%	11,400	$79,870
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipmentInstallation, maintenance & repair	6,600	+5.4%	500	$84,890
Commercial pilotsTransportation & material moving	50,400	+5.2%	5,200	$123,220
Cooks, private householdFood preparation & serving	35,400	+5.1%	5,000	$47,940
Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all otherHealthcare practitioners	39,100	+5.1%	2,200	$65,790
Automotive service technicians and mechanicsInstallation, maintenance & repair	825,800	+5.0%	66,200	$50,620
Surgical technologistsHealthcare practitioners	118,400	+5.0%	7,100	$64,650
Motorboat operatorsTransportation & material moving	2,800	+4.9%	300	$47,520
Audiovisual equipment installers and repairersInstallation, maintenance & repair	22,400	+4.8%	2,200	$52,600
Commercial diversInstallation, maintenance & repair	4,000	+4.8%	400	$72,990
Fire inspectors and investigatorsProtective service	14,700	+4.2%	1,600	$75,920
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vesselsTransportation & material moving	41,300	+4.0%	3,800	$92,460
Audio and video techniciansArts, design, media & sports	87,600	+3.9%	6,600	$58,100
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck driversTransportation & material moving	2,221,200	+3.8%	214,500	$58,640
FirefightersProtective service	355,300	+3.7%	26,800	$59,280
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workersProtective service	101,600	+3.7%	6,600	$93,530
BarbersPersonal care & service	75,800	+3.3%	6,900	$38,210
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nursesHealthcare practitioners	666,900	+3.0%	51,800	$64,400
Ship engineersTransportation & material moving	8,800	+2.7%	900	$109,530
Nursing assistantsHealthcare support	1,505,900	+2.6%	196,200	$42,260
Motorcycle mechanicsInstallation, maintenance & repair	14,200	+2.1%	1,400	$48,580
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipmentInstallation, maintenance & repair	65,500	+0.3%	4,700	$74,090
Court reporters and simultaneous captionersArts, design, media & sports	19,900	-0.1%	1,800	$72,420
Sound engineering techniciansArts, design, media & sports	15,000	-3.1%	1,000	$73,130
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installersInstallation, maintenance & repair	143,100	-3.3%	11,300	$63,890
Medical transcriptionistsHealthcare support	42,000	-4.4%	6,200	$40,410
Lighting techniciansArts, design, media & sports	9,900	-4.8%	600	$68,060
Library techniciansEducation & library	72,800	-6.4%	10,800	$44,580
Insurance appraisers, auto damageBusiness & financial	13,500	-8.7%	700	$78,240
Tool and die makersProduction	56,700	-9.2%	4,300	$64,050
Prepress technicians and workersProduction	24,700	-15.3%	2,100	$48,690