|
Occupation |
Projected Need |
Projected |
Average Job |
Typical Education or Training |
|
|
(2002-2012) |
Growth |
Openings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Registered nurses |
19,880 |
36% |
3,160 |
Associate Degree |
|
Customer service representatives |
19,670 |
28% |
3,020 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
General and operations managers |
15,190 |
21% |
2,900 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer |
12,630 |
22% |
2,190 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Elementary school teachers, except special education |
12,430 |
25% |
2,320 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except
technical and scientific products |
10,670 |
20% |
2,480 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Medical assistants |
7,640 |
69% |
970 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Computer software engineers, applications |
7,540 |
46% |
920 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers |
7,500 |
14% |
1,710 |
Work Experience |
|
Computer systems analysts |
7,250 |
39% |
940 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational
education |
6,880 |
29% |
1,360 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Maintenance and repair workers, general |
6,710 |
17% |
1,410 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Computer software engineers, systems software |
6,340 |
51% |
760 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Social and human service assistants |
6,020 |
51% |
810 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Automotive service technicians and mechanics |
5,790 |
21% |
1,300 |
License/Certification |
|
Management analysts |
5,680 |
34% |
790 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Construction laborers |
5,530 |
20% |
920 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Police and sheriff's patrol officers |
5,470 |
28% |
1,060 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Cooks, restaurant |
5,470 |
26% |
1,210 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving
workers |
5,140 |
25% |
1,000 |
Work Experience |
|
Computer support specialists |
5,040 |
30% |
710 |
Associate Degree |
|
Sales managers |
4,830 |
32% |
770 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Electricians |
4,790 |
25% |
860 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Accountants and auditors |
4,730 |
20% |
920 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Correctional officers and jailers |
4,530 |
27% |
810 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants |
4,490 |
10% |
1,290 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative
support workers |
4,300 |
9% |
1,420 |
Work Experience |
|
Carpenters |
4,270 |
18% |
800 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Network systems and data communications analysts |
4,250 |
63% |
510 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses |
4,230 |
19% |
910 |
License/Certification |
|
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and
extraction workers |
3,920 |
20% |
730 |
Work Experience |
|
Computer and information systems managers |
3,660 |
37% |
550 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education |
3,590 |
19% |
780 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Financial managers |
3,580 |
20% |
620 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Lawyers |
3,210 |
20% |
530 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks |
3,020 |
6% |
1,320 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and
repairers |
2,960 |
17% |
730 |
Work Experience |
|
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical
and scientific products |
2,950 |
20% |
690 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Chief executives |
2,900 |
18% |
590 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Dental assistants |
2,810 |
61% |
410 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating
workers |
2,800 |
12% |
790 |
Work Experience |
|
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and
installers |
2,730 |
33% |
380 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Network and computer systems administrators |
2,670 |
34% |
350 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Dental hygienists |
2,610 |
64% |
300 |
Associate Degree |
|
Kindergarten teachers, except special education |
2,420 |
39% |
320 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Medical records and health information technicians |
2,360 |
60% |
290 |
Associate Degree |
|
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators |
2,340 |
15% |
630 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Self-enrichment education teachers |
2,340 |
42% |
300 |
Work Experience |
|
Medical and health services managers |
2,260 |
35% |
350 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Fire fighters |
2,240 |
23% |
500 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school |
2,190 |
31% |
390 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Administrative services managers |
2,130 |
23% |
390 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics |
2,130 |
31% |
290 |
License/Certification |
|
Pharmacists |
2,110 |
34% |
330 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Paralegals and legal assistants |
2,020 |
31% |
250 |
Associate Degree |
|
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists |
1,970 |
15% |
440 |
License/Certification |
|
Food service managers |
1,940 |
20% |
360 |
Work Experience |
|
Training and development specialists |
1,890 |
26% |
300 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters |
1,850 |
18% |
420 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Construction managers |
1,850 |
18% |
370 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Slaughterers and meat packers |
1,820 |
24% |
350 |
|