Fastest Growing Jobs
Fastest Growing Jobs
If you are thinking of a career to pursue that is growing, the study done by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that
network and data communication analysts top the list with a job employment of 402,000 in year 2016. This is an increase
of 53.4% from year 2006. In general, a job that is growing and in demand means that the income that you can earn will also
increase according to the market demand.
Personal and home care aides come in second with a growth of 50.6% in year 2016. Hence, service industry in the area of
health care and support will be in great demand.
The top 20 fastest growing occupations are as listed below. Use it for your planning and in choosing a career that fits your
interest as well as financial satisfaction.
| No |
Job |
% of Growth |
| 1 |
Network systems and data communications analysts |
53.4% |
| 2 |
Personal and home care aides |
50.6% |
| 3 |
Home health aides |
48.7% |
| 4 |
Computer software engineers |
44.6% |
5 |
Veterinary technologists and technicians |
41.0% |
6 |
Personal financial advisors |
41.0% |
7 |
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance |
39.8% |
8 |
Medical assistants |
35.4% |
9 |
Veterinarians |
35.0% |
10 |
Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors |
34.3% |
11 |
Skin care specialists |
34.3% |
12 |
Financial analysts |
33.8% |
13 |
Social and human service assistants |
33.6% |
14 |
Gaming surveillance officers, investigators |
33.6% |
15 |
Physical therapist assistants |
32.4% |
16 |
Pharmacy technicians |
32.0% |
17 |
Forensic science technicians |
30.7% |
18 |
Dental hygienists |
30.1% |
19 |
Mental health counselors |
30.0% |
20 |
Mental health and substance abuse social workers |
29.9% |
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