|
Occupation |
Projected Need |
Projected |
Average Job |
Typical Education or Training |
|
|
(2002-2012) |
Growth |
Openings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Registered nurses |
14,870 |
19% |
3,130 |
Associate Degree |
|
Customer service representatives |
10,930 |
19% |
1,940 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer |
10,060 |
18% |
1,910 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except
technical and scientific products |
9,220 |
18% |
2,250 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Medical assistants |
6,980 |
44% |
990 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Maintenance and repair workers, general |
5,800 |
14% |
1,370 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers |
5,570 |
10% |
1,560 |
Work Experience |
|
Carpenters |
5,540 |
15% |
1,180 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Computer systems analysts |
5,440 |
32% |
740 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Electricians |
5,420 |
21% |
1,070 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Accountants and auditors |
5,200 |
14% |
1,200 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
General and operations managers |
4,940 |
12% |
1,250 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Cooks, restaurant |
3,850 |
16% |
1,150 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Computer software engineers, applications |
3,510 |
37% |
450 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating
workers |
3,210 |
10% |
1,010 |
Work Experience |
|
Police and sheriff's patrol officers |
3,170 |
17% |
790 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Social and human service assistants |
3,010 |
36% |
450 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters |
3,000 |
16% |
730 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Automotive service technicians and mechanics |
2,780 |
11% |
970 |
License/Certification |
|
Construction laborers |
2,760 |
13% |
550 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Computer support specialists |
2,750 |
22% |
430 |
Associate Degree |
|
Management analysts |
2,720 |
25% |
420 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving
workers |
2,650 |
10% |
900 |
Work Experience |
|
Lawyers |
2,560 |
13% |
510 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical
and scientific products |
2,490 |
18% |
610 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Dental assistants |
2,420 |
24% |
520 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Sales managers |
2,300 |
26% |
390 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Machinists |
2,220 |
10% |
750 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Computer software engineers, systems software |
2,210 |
45% |
270 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers |
2,190 |
11% |
610 |
Work Experience |
|
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and
extraction workers |
2,110 |
12% |
520 |
Work Experience |
|
Computer and information systems managers |
2,080 |
28% |
340 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Self-enrichment education teachers |
2,040 |
38% |
270 |
Work Experience |
|
Dental hygienists |
2,020 |
25% |
270 |
Associate Degree |
|
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors |
2,000 |
41% |
310 |
License/Certification |
|
Industrial engineers |
1,990 |
14% |
530 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Chief executives |
1,980 |
15% |
450 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Network and computer systems administrators |
1,940 |
30% |
270 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Elementary school teachers, except special education |
1,920 |
4% |
1,180 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and
repairers |
1,910 |
13% |
560 |
Work Experience |
|
Preschool teachers, except special education |
1,880 |
26% |
280 |
License/Certification |
|
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists |
1,870 |
11% |
520 |
License/Certification |
|
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers |
1,820 |
11% |
650 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and
installers |
1,810 |
27% |
270 |
Long-term On-The-Job Training |
|
Pharmacy technicians |
1,740 |
20% |
280 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses |
1,720 |
10% |
570 |
License/Certification |
|
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational
education |
1,690 |
6% |
920 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Financial managers |
1,680 |
13% |
350 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Public relations specialists |
1,670 |
25% |
260 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Medical and health services managers |
1,630 |
22% |
300 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Painters, construction and maintenance |
1,590 |
14% |
330 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Pharmacists |
1,560 |
21% |
300 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants |
1,540 |
4% |
860 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Training and development specialists |
1,540 |
23% |
260 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and
tenders, metal and plastic |
1,530 |
7% |
650 |
Moderate-Term On-The-Job Training |
|
Medical records and health information technicians |
1,520 |
32% |
220 |
Associate Degree |
|
Mechanical engineers |
1,510 |
9% |
590 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Network systems and data communications analysts |
1,470 |
46% |
190 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Cost estimators |
1,380 |
17% |
320 |
Work Experience |
|
Physical therapists |
1,350 |
27% |
180 |
Bachelors or Higher Degree |
|
Fire fighters |
1,330 |
15% |
390 |
|