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

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Fastest growing occupations, 2025 to 2035
Occupation	Jobs 2025	Change	Openings/yr	Median pay
Nurse practitionersHealthcare practitioners	336,300	+41.0%	29,400	$132,300
Psychiatric techniciansHealthcare practitioners	161,500	+22.3%	17,000	$45,130
Ophthalmic medical techniciansHealthcare practitioners	72,500	+21.4%	11,800	$45,570
Physician assistantsHealthcare practitioners	168,900	+21.1%	11,500	$135,880
Hearing aid specialistsHealthcare practitioners	11,200	+19.4%	900	$65,160
Speech-language pathologistsHealthcare practitioners	193,400	+16.6%	12,500	$97,870
Health information technologists and medical registrarsHealthcare practitioners	42,000	+15.9%	3,000	$68,020
Occupational therapistsHealthcare practitioners	169,600	+14.8%	10,000	$100,330
Diagnostic medical sonographersHealthcare practitioners	92,200	+13.9%	6,000	$96,590
Orthotists and prosthetistsHealthcare practitioners	9,500	+12.9%	700	$81,110
Exercise physiologistsHealthcare practitioners	21,200	+12.8%	1,400	$59,460
Athletic trainersHealthcare practitioners	35,200	+12.7%	2,400	$62,520
Therapists, all otherHealthcare practitioners	56,100	+12.6%	3,600	$77,930
Physical therapistsHealthcare practitioners	283,700	+11.9%	13,400	$102,760
Nurse midwivesHealthcare practitioners	8,200	+11.5%	400	$134,040
AudiologistsHealthcare practitioners	14,200	+11.0%	600	$95,780
Genetic counselorsHealthcare practitioners	4,200	+10.4%	300	$100,040
Nurse anesthetistsHealthcare practitioners	54,500	+9.7%	2,400	$236,590
OptometristsHealthcare practitioners	45,100	+9.5%	2,000	$136,570
VeterinariansHealthcare practitioners	91,100	+9.4%	3,100	$130,100
Veterinary technologists and techniciansHealthcare practitioners	131,400	+9.4%	13,400	$47,380
ChiropractorsHealthcare practitioners	61,700	+8.7%	2,600	$79,200
AcupuncturistsHealthcare practitioners	14,800	+8.6%	800	$76,040
Respiratory therapistsHealthcare practitioners	142,000	+8.5%	8,600	$82,280
Dental hygienistsHealthcare practitioners	225,300	+8.0%	15,000	$98,100
Medical records specialistsHealthcare practitioners	200,700	+7.8%	14,000	$51,140
Dietitians and nutritionistsHealthcare practitioners	86,300	+7.7%	5,700	$76,400
Magnetic resonance imaging technologistsHealthcare practitioners	43,900	+7.7%	2,300	$95,480
PsychiatristsHealthcare practitioners	30,000	+7.2%	900	$281,870
DermatologistsHealthcare practitioners	12,200	+6.8%	400	$328,730
NeurologistsHealthcare practitioners	11,400	+6.4%	300	$248,560
Pharmacy techniciansHealthcare practitioners	471,200	+6.4%	44,700	$45,750
Surgical assistantsHealthcare practitioners	24,400	+6.1%	1,400	$66,800
OrthodontistsHealthcare practitioners	7,100	+6.0%	200	$289,140
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
ProsthodontistsHealthcare practitioners	1,000	+5.8%	0	$311,180
Dentists, generalHealthcare practitioners	141,900	+5.7%	4,200	$170,950
ParamedicsHealthcare practitioners	102,200	+5.7%	4,300	$60,600
Oral and maxillofacial surgeonsHealthcare practitioners	5,600	+5.6%	200	$352,220
Registered nursesHealthcare practitioners	3,465,400	+5.6%	180,800	$97,550
Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all otherHealthcare practitioners	39,600	+5.5%	1,900	$115,210
PharmacistsHealthcare practitioners	325,200	+5.2%	12,500	$140,910
Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all otherHealthcare practitioners	39,100	+5.1%	2,200	$65,790
Medical dosimetristsHealthcare practitioners	3,500	+5.0%	200	$147,470
Radiologic technologists and techniciansHealthcare practitioners	234,200	+5.0%	13,000	$80,110
Surgical technologistsHealthcare practitioners	118,400	+5.0%	7,100	$64,650
CardiologistsHealthcare practitioners	18,500	+4.8%	500	$496,010
Physicians, pathologistsHealthcare practitioners	11,800	+4.8%	300	$312,400
Recreational therapistsHealthcare practitioners	15,600	+4.8%	1,400	$61,960
Ophthalmologists, except pediatricHealthcare practitioners	9,700	+4.5%	200	$300,080
Nuclear medicine technologistsHealthcare practitioners	17,400	+4.4%	800	$101,370
Opticians, dispensingHealthcare practitioners	74,300	+4.2%	5,600	$47,260
General internal medicine physiciansHealthcare practitioners	73,100	+4.0%	1,900	$256,560
Orthopedic surgeons, except pediatricHealthcare practitioners	15,500	+4.0%	400	$358,550
Surgeons, all otherHealthcare practitioners	27,500	+4.0%	700	$414,010
Cardiovascular technologists and techniciansHealthcare practitioners	64,500	+3.7%	3,400	$74,310
AnesthesiologistsHealthcare practitioners	41,500	+3.6%	1,100	$391,490
Physicians, all otherHealthcare practitioners	367,400	+3.4%	9,400	$265,930
RadiologistsHealthcare practitioners	28,700	+3.4%	700	$420,860

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