The 20 Fastest Growing Occupations in America
|
Occupation
|
10-Year Growth Rate
|
Median Yearly Pay
|
|---|---|---|
|
Motion picture projectionists
|
70%
|
$27,490
|
|
Wind turbine service technicians
|
68%
|
56,230
|
|
Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers
|
62%
|
25,110
|
|
Nurse practitioners
|
52%
|
25,110
|
|
Solar photovoltaic installers
|
52%
|
46,470
|
|
Cooks, restaurant
|
49%
|
28,800
|
|
Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes
|
46%
|
75,420
|
|
Costume attendants
|
44%
|
42,910
|
|
Exercise trainers and group fitness Instructors
|
39%
|
40,510
|
|
Model makers, wood
|
39%
|
64,050
|
|
Athletes and sports competitors
|
38%
|
50,850
|
|
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
|
37%
|
106,920
|
|
Occupational therapy assistants
|
36%
|
62,940
|
|
Statisticians
|
35%
|
92,270
|
|
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other
|
35%
|
27,230
|
|
Animal caretakers
|
34%
|
26,080
|
|
Miscellaneous entertainers and performers, sports and related workers per hour
|
34%
|
15.70
|
|
Information security analysts
|
33%
|
103,590
|
|
Film and video editors
|
33%
|
67,250
|