US to add 6.7M jobs by 2033
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The US is projected to add 6.7 million jobs between 2023 and 2033 for total employment of 174.6 million, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The 0.4% annual growth is slower than the 1.3% annual growth in the 2013-2023 decade. The fastest-growing occupation in the upcoming decade is wind turbine services technician, slated to see employment grow by 60.1%. Many of the fastest-growing jobs are set to come in healthcare and technology.
“The growing elderly population, which typically has increased healthcare needs compared to younger groups, will in turn increase demand for caregiving and therapy services,” according to the BLS.
In one example, nurse practitioner jobs are forecast to grow by 46.3% from 2023 to 2033. Physician assistants and physical therapist assistants are also expected to see rapid growth.
Technology jobs expected to see fast growth include data scientists and information security analysts.
10 Fastest-Growing Occupations, Projected 2023-2033
Occupation | Percent employment changes, 2023-2033 | Employment change in thousands, 2023-2033 | Median annual wage, May 2023 |
Wind turbine service technicians | 60.1% | 6.8 | $61,770 |
Solar photovoltaic installers | 48.0% | 12 | $48,800 |
Nurse practitioners | 46.3% | 135.5 | $126,260 |
Data scientists | 36.0% | 73.1 | $108,020 |
Information security analysts | 32.7% | 59.1 | $120,360 |
Medical and health services managers | 28.5% | 160.6 | $110,680 |
Physician assistants | 28.5% | 43.7 | $130,020 |
Computer and information research scientists | 25.6% | 9.4 | $145,080 |
Physical therapist assistants | 25.4% | 27.5 | $64,080 |
Operations research analysts | 23.0% | 28.3 | $83,640 |