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In-Demand occupations are found in Industry Clusters that are economically important, projected to have long-term growth, or are being transformed by technology and innovation.

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 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 1,158,000 43-4051.00 Customer Service Representatives In-Demand Green Occupation Retail
    43-4051.03 Patient Representatives In-Demand
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 1,001,000 29-1111.00 Registered Nurses In-Demand Health Care
    29-1111.01 Acute Care Nurses In-Demand
    29-1111.02 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses In-Demand
    29-1111.03 Critical Care Nurses In-Demand
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 519,000 39-9021.00 Personal and Home Care Aides In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 454,000 31-1011.00 Home Health Aides In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 300,000 15-1031.00 Computer Software Engineers, Applications In-Demand Information Technology
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 291,000 41-2021.00 Counter and Rental Clerks In-Demand Hospitality, Retail
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 280,000 15-1051.00 Computer Systems Analysts In-Demand Information Technology
    15-1051.01 Informatics Nurse Specialists In-Demand
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 264,000 13-1111.00 Management Analysts In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 199,000 31-9092.00 Medical Assistants In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 193,000 15-1081.00 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts In-Demand Information Technology
    15-1081.01 Telecommunications Specialists In-Demand
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 187,000 25-2011.00 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education In-Demand Education
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 182,000 39-3091.00 Amusement and Recreation Attendants In-Demand Hospitality
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 178,000 29-2052.00 Pharmacy Technicians In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 165,000 43-3011.00 Bill and Account Collectors In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 161,000 41-3031.00 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
    41-3031.01 Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities In-Demand
    41-3031.02 Sales Agents, Financial Services In-Demand
    41-3031.03 Securities and Commodities Traders In-Demand Green Occupation
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 154,000 15-1071.00 Network and Computer Systems Administrators In-Demand Information Technology
    15-1071.01 Computer Security Specialists In-Demand
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 153,000 21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants In-Demand Education
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 150,000 15-1032.00 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software In-Demand Green Occupation Information Technology
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 130,000 31-9091.00 Dental Assistants In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 107,000 39-9031.00 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 95,000 29-1051.00 Pharmacists In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 88,000 25-3021.00 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers In-Demand Education
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 88,000 13-2052.00 Personal Financial Advisors In-Demand Green Occupation Other In-Demand Occupations
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 87,000 13-2051.00 Financial Analysts In-Demand Green Occupation Other In-Demand Occupations
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 84,000 23-2011.00 Paralegals and Legal Assistants In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 82,000 29-2021.00 Dental Hygienists In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 68,000 29-1123.00 Physical Therapists In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 62,000 21-1023.00 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 60,000 21-1015.00 Rehabilitation Counselors In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 56,000 21-1022.00 Medical and Public Health Social Workers In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 51,000 29-2056.00 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians In-Demand Biotechnology
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 50,000 21-1014.00 Mental Health Counselors In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 47,000 29-2055.00 Surgical Technologists In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 47,000 15-1061.00 Database Administrators In-Demand Information Technology
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 47,000 25-9031.00 Instructional Coordinators In-Demand Education
    25-9031.01 Instructional Designers and Technologists In-Demand
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 45,000 21-1011.00 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 43,000 27-1014.00 Multi-Media Artists and Animators In-Demand Information Technology, Retail
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 42,000 19-2041.00 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Energy
    19-2041.01 Climate Change Analysts In-Demand Green Occupation
    19-2041.02 Environmental Restoration Planners In-Demand Green Occupation
    19-2041.03 Industrial Ecologists In-Demand Green Occupation
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 38,000 29-1126.00 Respiratory Therapists In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 37,000 29-1122.00 Occupational Therapists In-Demand Health Care
    29-1122.01 Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists In-Demand
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 37,000 39-3011.00 Gaming Dealers In-Demand Hospitality
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 34,000 29-1131.00 Veterinarians In-Demand Biotechnology
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 33,000 17-1022.00 Surveyors In-Demand Construction, Geospatial Technology
    17-1022.01 Geodetic Surveyors In-Demand
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 30,000 17-2081.00 Environmental Engineers In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 29,000 11-9031.00 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program In-Demand Education
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 27,000 31-2021.00 Physical Therapist Assistants In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 27,000 29-1071.00 Physician Assistants In-Demand Health Care
    29-1071.01 Anesthesiologist Assistants In-Demand
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 25,000 39-6021.00 Tour Guides and Escorts In-Demand Hospitality
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 24,000 19-4091.00 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Construction
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 23,000 21-1091.00 Health Educators In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 19,000 49-9062.00 Medical Equipment Repairers In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 18,000 29-2031.00 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 17,000 31-2022.00 Physical Therapist Aides In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 15,000 19-2042.00 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers In-Demand Green Occupation Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 14,000 39-1011.00 Gaming Supervisors In-Demand Hospitality
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 14,000 39-3093.00 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants In-Demand Hospitality
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 12,000 21-1013.00 Marriage and Family Therapists In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 12,000 15-1011.00 Computer and Information Scientists, Research In-Demand Information Technology
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 11,000 15-2011.00 Actuaries In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 10,000 31-2011.00 Occupational Therapist Assistants In-Demand Health Care
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 7,000 53-3011.00 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians In-Demand Homeland Security
 Much faster than average   Much faster than average 6,000 17-2031.00 Biomedical Engineers In-Demand Biotechnology
 Faster than average   Faster than average 927,000 35-3021.00 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food In-Demand Hospitality
 Faster than average   Faster than average 802,000 37-2011.00 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Faster than average   Faster than average 646,000 39-9011.00 Child Care Workers In-Demand Education
    39-9011.01 Nannies In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 545,000 25-2021.00 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education In-Demand Education
 Faster than average   Faster than average 497,000 43-6011.00 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Faster than average   Faster than average 489,000 43-4171.00 Receptionists and Information Clerks In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Faster than average   Faster than average 451,000 35-2021.00 Food Preparation Workers In-Demand Hospitality
 Faster than average   Faster than average 450,000 13-2011.00 Accountants and Auditors In-Demand Business Management and Administration
    13-2011.01 Accountants In-Demand
    13-2011.02 Auditors In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 393,000 31-1012.00 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants In-Demand Health Care
 Faster than average   Faster than average 387,000 33-9032.00 Security Guards In-Demand Homeland Security
 Faster than average   Faster than average 382,000 37-3011.00 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers In-Demand Hospitality
 Faster than average   Faster than average 309,000 29-2061.00 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses In-Demand Health Care
 Faster than average   Faster than average 265,000 49-3023.00 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics In-Demand Automotive Services
    49-3023.01 Automotive Master Mechanics In-Demand
    49-3023.02 Automotive Specialty Technicians In-Demand Green Occupation
 Faster than average   Faster than average 204,000 Physicians and Surgeons Health Care
    29-1061.00 Anesthesiologists In-Demand
    29-1062.00 Family and General Practitioners In-Demand
    29-1063.00 Internists, General In-Demand
    29-1064.00 Obstetricians and Gynecologists In-Demand
    29-1065.00 Pediatricians, General In-Demand
    29-1066.00 Psychiatrists In-Demand
    29-1067.00 Surgeons In-Demand
    29-1069.00 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other In-Demand
    29-1069.01 Allergists and Immunologists In-Demand
    29-1069.02 Dermatologists In-Demand
    29-1069.03 Hospitalists In-Demand
    29-1069.04 Neurologists In-Demand
    29-1069.05 Nuclear Medicine Physicians In-Demand
    29-1069.06 Ophthalmologists In-Demand
    29-1069.07 Pathologists In-Demand
    29-1069.08 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians In-Demand
    29-1069.09 Preventive Medicine Physicians In-Demand
    29-1069.10 Radiologists In-Demand
    29-1069.11 Sports Medicine Physicians In-Demand
    29-1069.12 Urologists In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 152,000 11-9021.00 Construction Managers In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Faster than average   Faster than average 133,000 43-6013.00 Medical Secretaries In-Demand Health Care
 Faster than average   Faster than average 127,000 43-4081.00 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks In-Demand Hospitality
 Faster than average   Faster than average 114,000 17-2051.00 Civil Engineers In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
    17-2051.01 Transportation Engineers In-Demand Green Occupation
    17-2051.02 Water/Wastewater Engineers In-Demand Green Occupation
 Faster than average   Faster than average 114,000 21-1021.00 Child, Family, and School Social Workers In-Demand Education
 Faster than average   Faster than average 106,000 33-9092.00 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers In-Demand Hospitality
 Faster than average   Faster than average 95,000 11-9141.00 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Faster than average   Faster than average 92,000 11-9111.00 Medical and Health Services Managers In-Demand Health Care
    11-9111.01 Clinical Nurse Specialists In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 92,000 25-2041.00 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School In-Demand Education
 Faster than average   Faster than average 90,000 39-3031.00 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers In-Demand Hospitality
 Faster than average   Faster than average 89,000 17-2112.00 Industrial Engineers In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Information Technology, Nanotechnology
    17-2112.01 Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 86,000 13-1051.00 Cost Estimators In-Demand Construction
 Faster than average   Faster than average 86,000 11-3021.00 Computer and Information Systems Managers In-Demand Information Technology
 Faster than average   Faster than average 84,000 13-1073.00 Training and Development Specialists In-Demand Green Occupation Education
 Faster than average   Faster than average 80,000 39-1021.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers In-Demand Hospitality, Retail
    39-1021.01 Spa Managers In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 79,000 13-1071.00 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists In-Demand Business Management and Administration
    13-1071.01 Employment Interviewers In-Demand
    13-1071.02 Personnel Recruiters In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 76,000 29-2071.00 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians In-Demand Health Care
 Faster than average   Faster than average 63,000 19-3021.00 Market Research Analysts In-Demand Business Management and Administration, Retail
 Faster than average   Faster than average 62,000 29-2041.00 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics In-Demand Health Care, Homeland Security
 Faster than average   Faster than average 61,000 11-2021.00 Marketing Managers In-Demand Green Occupation Business Management and Administration, Retail
 Faster than average   Faster than average 61,000 27-3031.00 Public Relations Specialists In-Demand Green Occupation Business Management and Administration
 Faster than average   Faster than average 59,000 35-3041.00 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant In-Demand Hospitality
 Faster than average   Faster than average 58,000 47-2181.00 Roofers In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Faster than average   Faster than average 56,000 29-2034.00 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians In-Demand Health Care
    29-2034.01 Radiologic Technologists In-Demand
    29-2034.02 Radiologic Technicians In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 56,000 25-2012.00 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education In-Demand Education
 Faster than average   Faster than average 55,000 11-9033.00 Education Administrators, Postsecondary In-Demand Education
 Faster than average   Faster than average 49,000 37-1012.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers In-Demand Hospitality
 Faster than average   Faster than average 49,000 41-9011.00 Demonstrators and Product Promoters In-Demand Retail
 Faster than average   Faster than average 48,000 17-1011.00 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Faster than average   Faster than average 47,000 19-3031.00 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists In-Demand Health Care
    19-3031.01 School Psychologists In-Demand
    19-3031.02 Clinical Psychologists In-Demand
    19-3031.03 Counseling Psychologists In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 46,000 29-2012.00 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians In-Demand Biotechnology, Health Care
 Faster than average   Faster than average 45,000 19-1042.00 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists In-Demand Biotechnology, Health Care
 Faster than average   Faster than average 44,000 13-1072.00 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Faster than average   Faster than average 42,000 49-3093.00 Tire Repairers and Changers In-Demand Automotive Services
 Faster than average   Faster than average 42,000 33-3021.00 Detectives and Criminal Investigators In-Demand Homeland Security
    33-3021.01 Police Detectives In-Demand
    33-3021.02 Police Identification and Records Officers In-Demand
    33-3021.03 Criminal Investigators and Special Agents In-Demand
    33-3021.05 Immigration and Customs Inspectors In-Demand
    33-3021.06 Intelligence Analysts In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 41,000 19-4021.00 Biological Technicians In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Health Care
 Faster than average   Faster than average 40,000 47-4011.00 Construction and Building Inspectors In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Faster than average   Faster than average 39,000 25-2042.00 Special Education Teachers, Middle School In-Demand Education
 Faster than average   Faster than average 38,000 43-5031.00 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers In-Demand Homeland Security
 Faster than average   Faster than average 38,000 43-4011.00 Brokerage Clerks In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Faster than average   Faster than average 38,000 43-5011.00 Cargo and Freight Agents In-Demand Transportation
    43-5011.01 Freight Forwarders In-Demand Green Occupation
 Faster than average   Faster than average 37,000 13-2021.00 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
    13-2021.01 Assessors In-Demand
    13-2021.02 Appraisers, Real Estate In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 37,000 31-9011.00 Massage Therapists In-Demand Health Care
 Faster than average   Faster than average 33,000 27-1025.00 Interior Designers In-Demand Construction
 Faster than average   Faster than average 29,000 17-3031.00 Surveying and Mapping Technicians In-Demand Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology
    17-3031.01 Surveying Technicians In-Demand
    17-3031.02 Mapping Technicians In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 27,000 13-1081.00 Logisticians In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Business Management and Administration, Construction
    13-1081.01 Logistics Engineers In-Demand Green Occupation
    13-1081.02 Logistics Analysts In-Demand Green Occupation
 Faster than average   Faster than average 27,000 39-9041.00 Residential Advisors In-Demand Education
 Faster than average   Faster than average 26,000 31-9094.00 Medical Transcriptionists In-Demand Health Care
 Faster than average   Faster than average 24,000 27-3042.00 Technical Writers In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Information Technology
 Faster than average   Faster than average 24,000 47-2044.00 Tile and Marble Setters In-Demand Construction
 Faster than average   Faster than average 21,000 31-9096.00 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers In-Demand Biotechnology
 Faster than average   Faster than average 20,000 13-1121.00 Meeting and Convention Planners In-Demand Hospitality
 Faster than average   Faster than average 20,000 11-2031.00 Public Relations Managers In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Faster than average   Faster than average 19,000 33-9021.00 Private Detectives and Investigators In-Demand Homeland Security
 Faster than average   Faster than average 19,000 49-2098.00 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers In-Demand Homeland Security
 Faster than average   Faster than average 19,000 25-3011.00 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors In-Demand Education
 Faster than average   Faster than average 17,000 53-5011.00 Sailors and Marine Oilers In-Demand Transportation
 Faster than average   Faster than average 15,000 29-2032.00 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers In-Demand Health Care
 Faster than average   Faster than average 15,000 19-3051.00 Urban and Regional Planners In-Demand Green Occupation Construction, Geospatial Technology
 Faster than average   Faster than average 15,000 53-5021.00 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels In-Demand Transportation
    53-5021.01 Ship and Boat Captains In-Demand
    53-5021.02 Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge In-Demand
    53-5021.03 Pilots, Ship In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 13,000 29-1011.00 Chiropractors In-Demand Health Care
 Faster than average   Faster than average 13,000 53-6051.00 Transportation Inspectors In-Demand Homeland Security, Transportation
    53-6051.01 Aviation Inspectors In-Demand
    53-6051.07 Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation In-Demand Green Occupation
    53-6051.08 Freight and Cargo Inspectors In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 13,000 49-3022.00 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers In-Demand Automotive Services
 Faster than average   Faster than average 12,000 31-9093.00 Medical Equipment Preparers In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Health Care
    31-9093.01 Endoscopy Technicians In-Demand
 Faster than average   Faster than average 11,000 29-2051.00 Dietetic Technicians In-Demand Health Care
 Faster than average   Faster than average 7,000 19-1021.00 Biochemists and Biophysicists In-Demand Biotechnology
 Faster than average   Faster than average 6,000 17-1021.00 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists In-Demand Geospatial Technology
 Average   Average 1,935,000 41-2031.00 Retail Salespersons In-Demand Automotive Services, Retail
 Average   Average 1,537,000 35-3031.00 Waiters and Waitresses In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 991,000 43-9061.00 Office Clerks, General In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Average   Average 594,000 43-3031.00 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Average   Average 523,000 53-3032.00 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer In-Demand Green Occupation Transportation
 Average   Average 476,000 41-4012.00 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products In-Demand Construction, Retail
 Average   Average 463,000 37-2012.00 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 424,000 35-3022.00 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop In-Demand Hospitality
    35-3022.01 Baristas In-Demand
 Average   Average 350,000 25-9041.00 Teacher Assistants In-Demand Education
 Average   Average 348,000 47-2031.00 Carpenters In-Demand Construction
    47-2031.01 Construction Carpenters In-Demand Green Occupation
    47-2031.02 Rough Carpenters In-Demand Green Occupation
 Average   Average 347,000 43-3071.00 Tellers In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Average   Average 328,000 35-2014.00 Cooks, Restaurant In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 277,000 35-9031.00 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 275,000 53-3033.00 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services In-Demand Transportation
 Average   Average 265,000 35-9021.00 Dishwashers In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 243,000 33-3051.00 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers In-Demand Homeland Security
    33-3051.01 Police Patrol Officers In-Demand
    33-3051.03 Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs In-Demand
 Average   Average 242,000 15-1041.00 Computer Support Specialists In-Demand Information Technology
 Average   Average 236,000 35-3011.00 Bartenders In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 234,000 47-2111.00 Electricians In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Average   Average 228,000 23-1011.00 Lawyers In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Average   Average 227,000 47-2061.00 Construction Laborers In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Average   Average 223,000 35-9011.00 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 223,000 35-2011.00 Cooks, Fast Food In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 217,000 25-2022.00 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education In-Demand Education
 Average   Average 178,000 47-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers In-Demand Construction, Energy
    47-1011.03 Solar Energy Installation Managers In-Demand Green Occupation
 Average   Average 174,000 49-9042.00 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Hospitality
 Average   Average 157,000 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters In-Demand Construction, Energy
    47-2152.01 Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters In-Demand Green Occupation
    47-2152.02 Plumbers In-Demand Green Occupation
 Average   Average 154,000 35-1012.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 152,000 35-2012.00 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 151,000 41-3021.00 Insurance Sales Agents In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Average   Average 143,000 49-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers In-Demand Green Occupation Automotive Services
 Average   Average 142,000 33-2011.00 Fire Fighters In-Demand Homeland Security
    33-2011.01 Municipal Fire Fighters In-Demand
    33-2011.02 Forest Fire Fighters In-Demand
 Average   Average 142,000 41-4011.00 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Biotechnology, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Health Care, Information Technology, Nanotechnology
    41-4011.07 Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors In-Demand Green Occupation
 Average   Average 138,000 11-3031.00 Financial Managers In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
    11-3031.01 Treasurers and Controllers In-Demand
    11-3031.02 Financial Managers, Branch or Department In-Demand
 Average   Average 137,000 47-2141.00 Painters, Construction and Maintenance In-Demand Construction
 Average   Average 118,000 47-2073.00 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Average   Average 115,000 41-9022.00 Real Estate Sales Agents In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Average   Average 105,000 13-1031.00 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
    13-1031.01 Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance In-Demand
    13-1031.02 Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators In-Demand
 Average   Average 103,000 11-2022.00 Sales Managers In-Demand Automotive Services, Retail
 Average   Average 102,000 53-3022.00 Bus Drivers, School In-Demand Transportation
 Average   Average 101,000 39-9032.00 Recreation Workers In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 95,000 27-1024.00 Graphic Designers In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, Retail
 Average   Average 94,000 11-3011.00 Administrative Services Managers In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Average   Average 91,000 49-3031.00 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists In-Demand Automotive Services, Transportation
 Average   Average 89,000 47-2051.00 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Average   Average 84,000 21-1012.00 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors In-Demand Education
 Average   Average 83,000 13-2072.00 Loan Officers In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Average   Average 80,000 11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School In-Demand Education
 Average   Average 77,000 37-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 77,000 49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers In-Demand Construction
    49-9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers In-Demand Green Occupation
    49-9021.02 Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers In-Demand Green Occupation
 Average   Average 76,000 43-6012.00 Legal Secretaries In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Average   Average 69,000 53-1031.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators In-Demand Transportation
 Average   Average 69,000 25-4031.00 Library Technicians In-Demand Education
 Average   Average 67,000 49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Energy
 Average   Average 64,000 49-3021.00 Automotive Body and Related Repairers In-Demand Automotive Services
 Average   Average 60,000 53-1021.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand In-Demand Automotive Services, Transportation
    53-1021.01 Recycling Coordinators In-Demand Green Occupation
 Average   Average 59,000 53-3041.00 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs In-Demand Transportation
 Average   Average 59,000 47-2211.00 Sheet Metal Workers In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Average   Average 58,000 49-9098.00 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Services, Construction
 Average   Average 56,000 53-6031.00 Service Station Attendants In-Demand Energy
 Average   Average 51,000 11-9041.00 Engineering Managers In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology
    11-9041.01 Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers In-Demand Green Occupation
 Average   Average 51,000 53-3021.00 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity In-Demand Green Occupation Transportation
 Average   Average 48,000 47-2021.00 Brickmasons and Blockmasons In-Demand Construction
 Average   Average 47,000 51-3011.00 Bakers In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Hospitality
 Average   Average 46,000 29-2011.00 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists In-Demand Biotechnology, Health Care
    29-2011.01 Cytogenetic Technologists In-Demand
    29-2011.02 Cytotechnologists In-Demand
    29-2011.03 Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians In-Demand
 Average   Average 46,000 43-4121.00 Library Assistants, Clerical In-Demand Education
 Average   Average 43,000 49-9051.00 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers In-Demand Green Occupation Energy
 Average   Average 42,000 25-2043.00 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School In-Demand Education
 Average   Average 42,000 49-3042.00 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Construction
 Average   Average 40,000 47-3012.00 Helpers--Carpenters In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Average   Average 39,000 47-4051.00 Highway Maintenance Workers In-Demand Construction
 Average   Average 39,000 29-1021.00 Dentists, General In-Demand Health Care
 Average   Average 39,000 47-2081.00 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers In-Demand Construction
 Average   Average 38,000 33-1012.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives In-Demand Homeland Security
 Average   Average 36,000 11-3071.00 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers In-Demand Business Management and Administration, Geospatial Technology, Transportation
    11-3071.01 Transportation Managers In-Demand Green Occupation
    11-3071.02 Storage and Distribution Managers In-Demand Green Occupation
 Average   Average 36,000 41-9021.00 Real Estate Brokers In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Average   Average 34,000 47-3013.00 Helpers--Electricians In-Demand Construction
 Average   Average 33,000 53-2011.00 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers In-Demand Aerospace, Transportation
 Average   Average 33,000 29-1127.00 Speech-Language Pathologists In-Demand Education, Health Care
 Average   Average 33,000 49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology
 Average   Average 32,000 27-1026.00 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers In-Demand Retail
 Average   Average 32,000 47-3015.00 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters In-Demand Construction, Energy
 Average   Average 31,000 43-4161.00 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Average   Average 30,000 19-2031.00 Chemists In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology
 Average   Average 27,000 39-6031.00 Flight Attendants In-Demand Transportation
 Average   Average 27,000 17-2011.00 Aerospace Engineers In-Demand Green Occupation Aerospace
 Average   Average 27,000 17-3022.00 Civil Engineering Technicians In-Demand Construction, Geospatial Technology
 Average   Average 27,000 29-2081.00 Opticians, Dispensing In-Demand Health Care
 Average   Average 26,000 41-9031.00 Sales Engineers In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Health Care, Information Technology, Nanotechnology
 Average   Average 25,000 49-3011.00 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians In-Demand Aerospace, Transportation
 Average   Average 24,000 11-9081.00 Lodging Managers In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 24,000 47-3011.00 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters In-Demand Construction
 Average   Average 23,000 35-1011.00 Chefs and Head Cooks In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 22,000 33-1021.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers In-Demand Homeland Security
    33-1021.01 Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors In-Demand
    33-1021.02 Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors In-Demand
 Average   Average 22,000 17-3026.00 Industrial Engineering Technicians In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Biotechnology, Geospatial Technology, Information Technology, Nanotechnology
 Average   Average 20,000 47-2151.00 Pipelayers In-Demand Construction, Energy
 Average   Average 19,000 29-1031.00 Dietitians and Nutritionists In-Demand Health Care
 Average   Average 19,000 53-7032.00 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators In-Demand Energy
 Average   Average 19,000 53-4031.00 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters In-Demand Green Occupation Transportation
 Average   Average 19,000 47-2161.00 Plasterers and Stucco Masons In-Demand Construction
 Average   Average 19,000 13-2031.00 Budget Analysts In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Average   Average 19,000 47-2071.00 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators In-Demand Construction
 Average   Average 18,000 15-2031.00 Operations Research Analysts In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Average   Average 16,000 27-1021.00 Commercial and Industrial Designers In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Nanotechnology
 Average   Average 16,000 47-2121.00 Glaziers In-Demand Construction
 Average   Average 15,000 51-9122.00 Painters, Transportation Equipment In-Demand Automotive Services, Transportation
 Average   Average 15,000 11-3041.00 Compensation and Benefits Managers In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Average   Average 15,000 41-2012.00 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 14,000 11-9121.00 Natural Sciences Managers In-Demand Green Occupation Biotechnology
    11-9121.01 Clinical Research Coordinators In-Demand
    11-9121.02 Water Resource Specialists In-Demand Green Occupation
 Average   Average 13,000 47-4041.00 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Average   Average 12,000 29-9011.00 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists In-Demand Green Occupation Health Care
 Average   Average 12,000 53-2012.00 Commercial Pilots In-Demand Aerospace, Transportation
 Average   Average 12,000 43-9111.00 Statistical Assistants In-Demand Biotechnology, Education
    43-9111.01 Bioinformatics Technicians In-Demand
 Average   Average 11,000 47-2082.00 Tapers In-Demand Construction
 Average   Average 11,000 47-2171.00 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers In-Demand Construction
 Average   Average 11,000 39-6011.00 Baggage Porters and Bellhops In-Demand Hospitality
 Average   Average 10,000 17-2041.00 Chemical Engineers In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Energy, Nanotechnology
 Average   Average 10,000 47-2131.00 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Average   Average 9,000 51-2011.00 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers In-Demand Green Occupation Aerospace
 Average   Average 6,000 19-4011.00 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians In-Demand Biotechnology
    19-4011.01 Agricultural Technicians In-Demand Green Occupation
    19-4011.02 Food Science Technicians In-Demand
 Average   Average 5,000 19-1022.00 Microbiologists In-Demand Biotechnology
 Average   Average 3,000 13-1061.00 Emergency Management Specialists In-Demand Homeland Security
 Slower than average   Slower than average 423,000 41-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers In-Demand Retail
 Slower than average   Slower than average 374,000 43-1011.00 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Slower than average   Slower than average 368,000 25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education In-Demand Education
 Slower than average   Slower than average 213,000 43-5071.00 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks In-Demand Green Occupation Transportation
 Slower than average   Slower than average 107,000 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers In-Demand Construction
    51-4121.06 Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters In-Demand Green Occupation
    51-4121.07 Solderers and Brazers In-Demand Green Occupation
 Slower than average   Slower than average 100,000 11-9051.00 Food Service Managers In-Demand Hospitality
 Slower than average   Slower than average 93,000 43-3021.00 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
    43-3021.01 Statement Clerks In-Demand
    43-3021.02 Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks In-Demand
    43-3021.03 Billing, Posting, and Calculating Machine Operators In-Demand
 Slower than average   Slower than average 92,000 43-5061.00 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks In-Demand Green Occupation Transportation
 Slower than average   Slower than average 62,000 35-2015.00 Cooks, Short Order In-Demand Hospitality
 Slower than average   Slower than average 61,000 43-3051.00 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Slower than average   Slower than average 58,000 17-2141.00 Mechanical Engineers In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology
    17-2141.01 Fuel Cell Engineers In-Demand Green Occupation
    17-2141.02 Automotive Engineers In-Demand Green Occupation
 Slower than average   Slower than average 50,000 49-9052.00 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers In-Demand Construction
 Slower than average   Slower than average 49,000 25-4021.00 Librarians In-Demand Education
 Slower than average   Slower than average 48,000 51-7011.00 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters In-Demand Construction
 Slower than average   Slower than average 45,000 17-2071.00 Electrical Engineers In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Information Technology, Nanotechnology
 Slower than average   Slower than average 40,000 17-3011.00 Architectural and Civil Drafters In-Demand Geospatial Technology
    17-3011.01 Architectural Drafters In-Demand Green Occupation
    17-3011.02 Civil Drafters In-Demand
 Slower than average   Slower than average 39,000 17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology
    17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians In-Demand Green Occupation
    17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technicians In-Demand Green Occupation
 Slower than average   Slower than average 39,000 13-1041.00 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
    13-1041.01 Environmental Compliance Inspectors In-Demand
    13-1041.02 Licensing Examiners and Inspectors In-Demand
    13-1041.03 Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers In-Demand
    13-1041.04 Government Property Inspectors and Investigators In-Demand
    13-1041.06 Coroners In-Demand
    13-1041.07 Regulatory Affairs Specialists In-Demand Green Occupation
 Slower than average   Slower than average 37,000 17-2072.00 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Geospatial Technology, Information Technology, Nanotechnology
    17-2072.01 Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists In-Demand
 Slower than average   Slower than average 35,000 13-2053.00 Insurance Underwriters In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Slower than average   Slower than average 34,000 41-9091.00 Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers In-Demand Retail
 Slower than average   Slower than average 31,000 51-7042.00 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing In-Demand Construction
 Slower than average   Slower than average 28,000 17-2061.00 Computer Hardware Engineers In-Demand Information Technology
 Slower than average   Slower than average 28,000 47-2221.00 Structural Iron and Steel Workers In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Slower than average   Slower than average 26,000 17-3013.00 Mechanical Drafters In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Nanotechnology
 Slower than average   Slower than average 26,000 49-2011.00 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology
 Slower than average   Slower than average 24,000 19-4031.00 Chemical Technicians In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology
 Slower than average   Slower than average 22,000 11-3061.00 Purchasing Managers In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Business Management and Administration
 Slower than average   Slower than average 15,000 51-7041.00 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood In-Demand Construction
 Slower than average   Slower than average 13,000 11-2011.00 Advertising and Promotions Managers In-Demand Retail
    11-2011.01 Green Marketers In-Demand Green Occupation
 Slower than average   Slower than average 13,000 51-8013.00 Power Plant Operators In-Demand Green Occupation Energy
 Slower than average   Slower than average 13,000 51-4122.00 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Construction
 Slower than average   Slower than average 12,000 17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Geospatial Technology, Information Technology, Nanotechnology
    17-3027.01 Automotive Engineering Technicians In-Demand Green Occupation
 Slower than average   Slower than average 12,000 51-9081.00 Dental Laboratory Technicians In-Demand Health Care
 Slower than average   Slower than average 11,000 17-3012.00 Electrical and Electronics Drafters In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology
    17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters In-Demand
    17-3012.02 Electrical Drafters In-Demand
 Slower than average   Slower than average 10,000 49-9044.00 Millwrights In-Demand Green Occupation Construction
 Little or no change   Little or no change 823,000 53-7062.00 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand In-Demand Green Occupation Transportation
 Little or no change   Little or no change 441,000 11-1021.00 General and Operations Managers In-Demand Green Occupation Business Management and Administration
 Little or no change   Little or no change 331,000 43-6014.00 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive In-Demand Business Management and Administration
 Little or no change   Little or no change 265,000 51-2092.00 Team Assemblers In-Demand Green Occupation Advanced Manufacturing
 Little or no change   Little or no change 118,000 11-1011.00 Chief Executives In-Demand Business Management and Administration
    11-1011.03 Chief Sustainability Officers In-Demand Green Occupation
 Little or no change   Little or no change 62,000 13-1023.00 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Business Management and Administration
 Little or no change   Little or no change 51,000 43-5032.00 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance In-Demand Green Occupation Transportation
 Little or no change   Little or no change 38,000 43-4181.00 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks In-Demand Hospitality, Transportation
 Little or no change   Little or no change 35,000 13-1022.00 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products In-Demand Green Occupation Retail
 Little or no change   Little or no change 27,000 13-2041.00 Credit Analysts In-Demand Other In-Demand Occupations
 Little or no change   Little or no change 20,000 51-4081.00 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing
 Little or no change   Little or no change 13,000 51-9195.00 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic In-Demand Advanced Manufacturing
    51-9195.03 Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing In-Demand
    51-9195.04 Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers In-Demand
    51-9195.05 Potters, Manufacturing In-Demand
    51-9195.07 Molding and Casting Workers In-Demand

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics external site 2006-2016 employment projections. "Projected Growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected Need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.