Fastest Growing Occupations

Fastest Growing Occupations

Percent growth in employment, projected 2002–12

Medical assistants	59%
Network systems and data communications analysts	57
Physician assistants	49
Social and human aide assistants	49
Home health aides	48
Medical records and health information technicians	47
Physical therapist aides	46
Computer software engineers, applications	46
Computer software engineers, systems software	45
Physical therapist assistants	45
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors	44
Database administrators	44
Veterinary technologists and technicians	44
Hazardous materials removal workers	43
Dental hygienists	43
Occupational therapist aides	43
Dental assistants	42
Personal and home care aides	40
Self-enrichment education teachers	40
Computer systems analysts	39

Note: Average for all occupations is 15 percent. Of the 20 fastest growing occupations, 16 are in health care or computers.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.