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(60 occupations)

Fastest growing occupations, 2025 to 2035
Occupation	Jobs 2025	Change	Openings/yr	Median pay
Solar photovoltaic installersConstruction & extraction	31,100	+36.5%	4,200	$53,140
Tile and stone settersConstruction & extraction	45,200	+9.8%	3,300	$55,690
ElectriciansConstruction & extraction	821,000	+9.2%	72,700	$63,190
Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tilesConstruction & extraction	29,800	+9.0%	2,200	$56,460
Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleanersConstruction & extraction	31,900	+7.8%	2,800	$49,880
Construction laborersConstruction & extraction	1,489,300	+7.3%	120,000	$47,120
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfittersConstruction & extraction	510,600	+6.8%	42,000	$63,800
Rock splitters, quarryConstruction & extraction	3,500	+5.8%	400	$48,740
Elevator and escalator installers and repairersConstruction & extraction	24,700	+5.7%	1,900	$109,910
Fence erectorsConstruction & extraction	30,600	+5.6%	2,500	$47,980
RoofersConstruction & extraction	166,900	+5.3%	12,000	$55,440
Insulation workers, mechanicalConstruction & extraction	26,700	+5.1%	1,800	$58,340
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workersConstruction & extraction	913,300	+5.0%	67,000	$79,920
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorsConstruction & extraction	489,500	+4.6%	39,200	$59,850
PaperhangersConstruction & extraction	2,300	+4.3%	200	$52,140
CarpentersConstruction & extraction	889,700	+3.9%	62,800	$60,580
Miscellaneous construction and related workersConstruction & extraction	29,500	+3.9%	2,400	$49,910
Earth drillers, except oil and gasConstruction & extraction	19,500	+3.6%	1,400	$60,190
Roustabouts, oil and gasConstruction & extraction	45,500	+3.6%	4,100	$46,960
Extraction workers, all otherConstruction & extraction	5,900	+3.4%	600	$57,010
Highway maintenance workersConstruction & extraction	161,800	+3.4%	11,800	$50,260
Continuous mining machine operatorsConstruction & extraction	14,000	+3.2%	1,400	$61,810
Structural iron and steel workersConstruction & extraction	68,300	+3.1%	5,900	$62,780
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
Sheet metal workersConstruction & extraction	131,100	+2.5%	9,800	$61,800
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfittersConstruction & extraction	45,300	+2.4%	4,400	$42,360
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wallConstruction & extraction	45,100	+2.4%	3,000	$49,120
GlaziersConstruction & extraction	59,200	+1.9%	3,900	$57,080
Helpers--extraction workersConstruction & extraction	7,100	+1.7%	700	$47,730
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
Hazardous materials removal workersConstruction & extraction	52,700	+1.5%	4,300	$49,450
Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masonsConstruction & extraction	7,600	+1.5%	700	$40,470
Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operatorsConstruction & extraction	17,400	+1.5%	1,200	$70,070
Floor sanders and finishersConstruction & extraction	4,700	+1.4%	300	$50,440
Brickmasons and blockmasonsConstruction & extraction	62,400	+1.1%	4,100	$62,120
Service unit operators, oil and gasConstruction & extraction	43,800	+1.1%	3,800	$58,160
Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface miningConstruction & extraction	34,700	+1.0%	2,400	$57,430
Rotary drill operators, oil and gasConstruction & extraction	12,700	+0.8%	1,100	$67,890
Helpers--electriciansConstruction & extraction	65,000	+0.6%	6,100	$42,670
Construction and building inspectorsConstruction & extraction	153,900	0.0%	14,800	$74,690
Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blastersConstruction & extraction	5,200	0.0%	400	$61,390
Helpers--roofersConstruction & extraction	6,100	-0.1%	600	$44,160
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operatorsConstruction & extraction	42,300	-0.9%	3,100	$53,340
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
BoilermakersConstruction & extraction	10,200	-1.8%	700	$76,410
PipelayersConstruction & extraction	33,200	-3.1%	2,100	$49,000
Reinforcing iron and rebar workersConstruction & extraction	16,600	-5.3%	1,000	$58,970
StonemasonsConstruction & extraction	9,300	-5.4%	500	$57,390
Pile driver operatorsConstruction & extraction	2,300	-5.7%	200	$73,300
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble settersConstruction & extraction	14,100	-11.7%	1,100	$47,550
Terrazzo workers and finishersConstruction & extraction	1,200	-13.0%	100	$76,170
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
Roof bolters, miningConstruction & extraction	2,200	-18.9%	100	$78,540