Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Fastest Growing Occupations



The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published a ten year projection of the fastest growing jobs. The top ten is listed below:

1. Personal Care Aides   
Growth percentage: 70.5 %      
Average annual salary: $19,640

2. Home Health Aides
Growth percentage: 69.4%
Average annual salary: $20,560

3. Biomedical Engineers
Growth percentage: 61.7%
  Average annual salary: $81,540

4. Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
Growth percentage: 60.1%
Average annual salary: $27,780

5. Helpers--Carpenters
Growth percentage: 55.7%
Average annual salary: $ 25,760

6. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Growth percentage: 52.0%
  Average annual salary: $29,710

7. Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
Growth percentage: 48.6%
Average annual salary: $38,430

8. Physical Therapist Assistants
Growth percentage: 45.7
Average annual salary: $49,690

9. Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Growth percentage: 45.4%
Average annual salary: $26,740

10. Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Growth percentage: 43.7
Average annual salary: $45,260

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