See Which Jobs Are Forecast to Grow Fastest
August 28, 2026 / 4:29 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Healthcare and social assistance sectors are projected to add 2.2 million jobs from 2025 to 2035, accounting for 37% of all new U.S. jobs.
- Utilities is forecast to be the fastest-growing industry at 9.8% growth by 2035, primarily due to AI's energy requirements.
- AI is expected to create nearly 927,000 jobs in professional, scientific, and technical services.
- Approximately 752,000 administrative jobs, such as office clerks and customer service representatives, are projected to be eliminated.
- AI may also reduce demand for jobs in arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media.
- Federal government jobs are expected to decline by 3.4% from 2025 to 2035.