Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition

By Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor

 

Table 1. Fastest growing occupations and occupations projected to have the largest numerical increases in employment between 2002 and 2012, by level of education or training

Education or training level Fastest growing occupations Occupations having the largest numerical job growth
First professional degree
  Pharmacists Lawyers
  Veterinarians Physicians and surgeons
  Chiropractors Pharmacists
  Physicians and surgeons Clergy
  Optometrists Veterinarians
Doctoral degree
  Postsecondary teachers Postsecondary teachers
  Computer and information scientists, research Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists
  Medical scientists, except epidemiologists Medical scientists, except epidemiologists
  Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists Computer and information scientists, research
  Biochemists and biophysicists Biochemists and biophysicists
Master’s degree
  Physical therapists Physical therapists
  Mental health and substance abuse social workers Rehabilitation counselors
  Rehabilitation counselors Educational, vocational, and school counselors
  Survey researchers Mental health and substance abuse social workers
  Epidemiologists Market research analysts
Bachelor’s or higher degree, plus work experience
  Computer and information systems managers General and operations managers
  Education administrators, preschool and childcare center/program Management analysts
  Sales managers Financial managers
  Management analysts Sales managers
  Medical and health services managers Computer and information systems managers
Bachelor’s degree
  Network systems and data communications analysts Elementary school teachers, except special education
  Physician assistants Accountants and auditors
  Computer software engineers, applications Computer systems analysts
  Computer software engineers, systems software Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education
  Database administrators Computer software engineers, applications
Associate degree
  Medical records and health information technicians Registered nurses
  Physical therapist assistants Computer support specialists
  Veterinary technologists and technicians Medical records and health information technicians
  Dental hygienists Dental hygienists
  Occupational therapist assistants Paralegals and legal assistants
Postsecondary vocational award
  Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors Preschool teachers, except special education
  Preschool teachers, except special education Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
  Respiratory therapy technicians Automotive service technicians and mechanics
  Emergency medical technicians and paramedics Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
  Security and fire alarm systems installers Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors
Work experience in a related occupation
  Self-enrichment education teachers First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers
  Emergency management specialists First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers
  Private detectives and investigators First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers
  First-line supervisors/managers of protective service workers, except police, fire, and corrections First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers
  Detectives and criminal investigators Self-enrichment education teachers
Long-term on-the-job training
  Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers Electricians
  Audio and video equipment technicians Police and sheriff’s patrol officers
  Tile and marble setters Carpenters
  Police and sheriff’s patrol officers Cooks, restaurant
  Electricians Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Moderate-term on-the-job training
  Medical assistants Customer service representatives
  Social and human service assistants Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer
  Hazardous materials removal workers Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
  Dental assistants Medical assistants
  Residential advisors Maintenance and repair workers, general
Short-term on-the-job training
  Home health aides Retail salespersons
  Physical therapist aides Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food
  Occupational therapist aides Cashiers, except gaming
  Personal and home care aides Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
  Security guards Waiters and waitresses

 

Last Modified Date: February 27, 2004

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Bulletin 2540

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