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(17 occupations)

Fastest growing occupations, 2025 to 2035
Occupation	Jobs 2025	Change	Openings/yr	Median pay
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorsCommunity & social service	533,400	+18.4%	50,500	$59,350
Marriage and family therapistsCommunity & social service	76,300	+13.5%	6,900	$66,940
Community health workersCommunity & social service	64,700	+12.7%	7,000	$51,850
Mental health and substance abuse social workersCommunity & social service	138,900	+10.3%	12,500	$60,280
Healthcare social workersCommunity & social service	194,800	+8.5%	16,900	$67,880
Social and human service assistantsCommunity & social service	463,400	+7.4%	48,900	$45,930
Counselors, all otherCommunity & social service	49,800	+5.9%	4,300	$50,860
Health education specialistsCommunity & social service	70,400	+5.6%	6,900	$64,070
Community and social service specialists, all otherCommunity & social service	118,600	+5.5%	11,600	$56,730
Child, family, and school social workersCommunity & social service	405,100	+4.4%	33,900	$59,550
Directors, religious activities and educationCommunity & social service	141,900	+3.3%	13,000	$52,100
Probation officers and correctional treatment specialistsCommunity & social service	93,700	+3.0%	7,900	$66,270
Educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisorsCommunity & social service	389,500	+2.9%	27,800	$64,330
ClergyCommunity & social service	242,000	+2.4%	19,200	$60,810
Social workers, all otherCommunity & social service	77,400	+2.3%	5,800	$71,900
Rehabilitation counselorsCommunity & social service	96,900	+2.2%	8,200	$46,850
Religious workers, all otherCommunity & social service	113,300	+1.5%	12,100	$45,280