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Wondering where the jobs will be in the future? Government economists have estimated which occupations will grow fastest between 2016 and 2026. They also predicted which occupations will have the most new jobs. Check out the following top 10 lists and notice that careers in computing have solid rankings in each list!
Fastest Growing Occupations
| Occupation | Growth Rate, 2016-2026 | 2017 Median Pay (Per Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Solar photovoltaic installers | 105% | $39,490 |
| Wind turbine service technicians | 96% | $53,880 |
| Home health aides | 47% | $23,210 |
| Personal care aides | 39% | $23,100 |
| Physician assistants | 37% | $104,860 |
| Nurse practitioners | 36% | $103,880 |
| Statisticians | 34% | $84,060 |
| Physical therapist assistants | 31% | $57,430 |
| Software developers, applications | 31% | $101,790 |
| Mathematicians | 30% | $103,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Most New Jobs
| Occupation | Number of Jobs (Projected), 2016-26 | 2017 Median Pay (Per Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Personal care aides | 777,600 | $23,100 |
| Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food | 579,900 | $20,180 |
| Registered nurses | 438,100 | $70,000 |
| Home health aides | 431,200 | $23,210 |
| Software developers, applications | 255,400 | $101,790 |
| Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners | 236,500 | $24,990 |
| General and operations managers | 205,200 | $100,410 |
| Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand | 199,700 | $27,040 |
| Medical assistants | 183,900 | $32,480 |
| Waiters and waitresses | 182,500 | $20,820 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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