6 of the 10 U.S. jobs projected to grow fastest over the next decade are in one industry—and it's not tech or AI
A new release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics lays out the top 10 jobs projected to grow the fastest in the next decade.
TL;DR
- Nurse practitioners are projected to be the fastest-growing occupation from 2025-2035, with an increase of approximately 137,800 jobs.
- Six of the top 10 fastest-growing occupations are in healthcare and social assistance services, due to an aging U.S. population and high rates of chronic and behavioral health disorders.
- Medical and health services managers are projected to see the largest raw number increase in jobs, with an estimated 155,100 added.
- Computer and math occupations, such as data scientists, are also expected to grow due to demand for IT services and data management.
- Jobs in renewable energy, like solar photovoltaic installers and wind turbine service technicians, are also projected for fast growth.
- The U.S. economy is projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035, a slower rate than the previous decade, attributed to an aging population and declining labor force participation.
- Jobs in retail trade and the federal government are expected to decline.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that projected declines do not necessarily mean a complete elimination of opportunities in those sectors.