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 FASTEST
GROWING
JOBS
Detailed Information on the 141 Fastest
Growing Jobs in Our Economy
Seventh Edition

★ Thorough, up-to-date descriptions of the fastest grow-

ing jobs in our economy
★ Information on skills needed, education and training
required, salaries, growth potential, and much more
★ Special section on how to find a job fast
★ Resume examples by professional resume writers for
some of America’s fastest growing jobs
★ Helpful information on labor market Par t o
trends f
Amer i
ca’s
Top Jo ®
bs
Ser ie s

Michael Farr
America’s Fastest Growing Jobs, Seventh Edition
Detailed Information on the 141 Fastest Growing Jobs in Our Economy

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Best Jobs for the 21st Century (LaVerne L. Ludden, America’s Top Jobs for College Graduates
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Relax—You Don’t
Have to Read
This Whole Book!

T his is a big book, but you

don’t need to read it all.
I’ve organized it into easy-to-use
sections so you can browse just
the information you want. To get
started, simply scan the table of
contents, where you’ll find brief
explanations of the major sections
plus a list of the jobs described in
this book. Really, this book is easy
to use, and I hope it helps you.
 America’s Fastest Growing Jobs

Who Should Use This Source of Information

Book? The occupational descriptions in this book
come from the good people at the U.S. Depart-
This is more than a book of job descriptions.
ment of Labor, as published in the most recent
I’ve spent quite a bit of time thinking about
edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
how to make its contents useful for a variety The OOH is the best source of career informa-
of situations, including
tion available, and the descriptions include the
★ latest data on earnings and other details. Other
Exploring career options. The job descrip-
sections also present solid information from
tions in Section One give a wealth of infor-
various sources at the U.S. Department of La-
mation on many of the most desirable jobs
bor. So, thank you to all the people at the Labor
in the labor market.
Department who gather, compile, analyze, and
★ Considering more education or training. make sense of this information. It’s good stuff,
The information helps you avoid costly and I hope you can make good use of it.
mistakes in choosing a career or deciding
on additional training or education—and
it increases your chances of planning a
bright future.
★ Job seeking. This book helps you identify Mike Farr
new job targets, prepare for interviews, and
write targeted resumes. The career planning
and job search advice in Section Two has
been proven to cut job search time in half!
★ Career planning. The job descriptions help
you explore your options, and Sections Two
and Three provide career planning advice
and other useful information.

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 Table of Contents
Summary of Major Sections
Introduction. The introduction explains each job The 141 Jobs Described in
description element, gives tips on using the book
for career exploration and job seeking, provides Section One
lists of the fastest growing jobs by percentage
growth and number of openings, and provides The titles for the 141 jobs described in Section One
other details. The introduction begins on page 1. are listed below in alphabetical order. The page
number where each description begins is also listed.
Section One: Descriptions of the Fastest Grow- Simply find jobs that interest you, and then read
ing Jobs. This is the book’s major section, with those descriptions. An introduction to Section One
thorough descriptions of 141 of the fastest grow- begins on page 12 and provides additional infor-
ing jobs in the United States. Each description gives mation on how to interpret the descriptions.
information on significant points, nature of the
work, working conditions, employment, training, Accountants and Auditors .......................................... 18
other qualifications, advancement, job outlook, Actors, Producers, and Directors ................................ 21
earnings, related occupations, and sources of ad- Administrative Services Managers .............................. 24
ditional information. The jobs are presented in
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public
alphabetical order. The page numbers where spe-
Relations, and Sales Managers ................................ 27
cific descriptions begin are listed here in the table
of contents. Section One begins on page 17. Animal Care and Service Workers ............................... 30
Artists and Related Workers ........................................ 32
Section Two: The Quick Job Search—Seven Steps
to Getting a Good Job in Less Time. This brief Assemblers and Fabricators ........................................ 35
but important section offers results-oriented career Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers ...... 37
planning and job search techniques. It includes Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics .......... 40
tips on identifying your key skills, defining your
Barbers, Cosmetologists, and Other Personal
ideal job, using effective job search methods, writ-
Appearance Workers ............................................... 44
ing resumes, organizing your time, improving your
interviewing skills, and following up on leads. The Bill and Account Collectors ......................................... 46
second part of this section features professionally Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators ..... 48
written and designed resumes for some of America’s Biological and Medical Scientists ................................ 49
fastest growing jobs. Section Two begins on page 357.
Biomedical Engineers .................................................. 52
Section Three: Important Trends in Jobs and Building Cleaning Workers .......................................... 55
Industries. This section presents a brief and well-
Busdrivers ................................................................... 57
written article on labor market trends, titled
“Tomorrow’s Jobs.” This section also provides a list Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians ............. 60
of 261 major jobs arranged from the highest per- Carpenters .................................................................. 62
centage growth through the lowest, along with Cashiers ...................................................................... 64
other information. Section Three begins on page 419.
Chefs, Cooks, and Food Preparation Workers ............. 66
Chemists and Materials Scientists ............................... 69
Childcare Workers ....................................................... 72
Chiropractors .............................................................. 75
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians ...... 77
Computer and Information Systems Managers .......... 79
Computer-Control Programmers and Operators ......... 81
Computer Hardware Engineers ................................... 84

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 America’s Fastest Growing Jobs

Computer Programmers ............................................. 86 Lawyers ..................................................................... 188

Computer Software Engineers .................................... 89 Library Assistants, Clerical ......................................... 192
Computer Support Specialists and Systems Library Technicians .................................................... 193
Administrators ......................................................... 92 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational
Construction Laborers ................................................ 95 Nurses ................................................................... 195
Construction Managers .............................................. 97 Line Installers and Repairers ..................................... 197
Correctional Officers ................................................. 100 Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders—
Counselors ................................................................ 102 Metal and Plastic ................................................... 199
Counter and Rental Clerks ........................................ 106 Management Analysts .............................................. 202
Customer Service Representatives ............................. 107 Material Moving Occupations ................................... 204
Demonstrators, Product Promoters, and Models ...... 109 Medical and Health Services Managers ..................... 207
Dental Assistants ...................................................... 112 Medical Assistants .................................................... 209
Dental Hygienists ...................................................... 114 Medical Records and Health Information
Technicians ............................................................ 211
Designers .................................................................. 115
Medical Transcriptionists .......................................... 213
Desktop Publishers ................................................... 119
Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers .................. 215
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ............................ 122
Nuclear Medicine Technologists ................................ 217
Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics ................. 124
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides ........... 219
Dispatchers ............................................................... 126
Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides ............ 221
Drafters ..................................................................... 129
Occupational Therapists ........................................... 223
Economists and Market and Survey Researchers ...... 131
Office and Administrative Support Worker
Education Administrators ......................................... 134
Supervisors and Managers ..................................... 224
Electricians ................................................................ 137
Office Clerks, General ............................................... 226
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics ...... 139
Opticians, Dispensing ............................................... 228
Engineering Technicians ............................................ 142
Optometrists ............................................................. 229
Environmental Engineers .......................................... 144
Painters and Paperhangers ....................................... 231
Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists .............. 147
Paralegals and Legal Assistants ................................. 233
Financial Analysts and Personal Financial Advisors ... 150
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks ................................. 236
Financial Managers ................................................... 153
Personal and Home Care Aides ................................. 237
Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers ..... 156
Pest Control Workers ................................................ 239
Food Service Managers ............................................. 159
Pharmacists .............................................................. 241
Gaming Cage Workers .............................................. 161
Pharmacy Aides ........................................................ 243
Gaming Services Occupations ................................... 163
Pharmacy Technicians ............................................... 244
Grounds Maintenance Workers ................................ 165
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides .................... 246
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers ..................... 167
Physical Therapists .................................................... 248
Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Physician Assistants .................................................. 249
Mechanics and Installers ........................................ 170
Physicians and Surgeons ........................................... 251
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks ........................ 173
Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters ... 254
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and
Timekeeping .......................................................... 174 Police and Detectives ................................................ 256
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Private Detectives and Investigators ......................... 261
Managers and Specialists ...................................... 176 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment
Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Specialists .............................................................. 263
Maintenance Workers ............................................ 181 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks ............ 265
Instructional Coordinators ........................................ 184 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association
Landscape Architects ................................................ 185 Managers .............................................................. 266

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Public Relations Specialists ....................................... 270 Social Workers .......................................................... 310

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians ................. 272 Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists ...... 313
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents ........................ 274 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers ................................... 315
Receptionists and Information Clerks ....................... 277 Surgical Technologists ............................................... 317
Recreation and Fitness Workers ................................ 278 Systems Analysts, Computer Scientists, and
Registered Nurses ..................................................... 281 Database Administrators ....................................... 318
Respiratory Therapists ............................................... 284 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs ....................................... 322
Retail Salespersons ................................................... 286 Teacher Assistants ..................................................... 325
Roofers ..................................................................... 288 Teachers—Adult Literacy and Remedial and
Self-Enrichment Education .................................... 327
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and
Manufacturing ....................................................... 289 Teachers—Postsecondary .......................................... 329
Sales Worker Supervisors .......................................... 292 Teachers—Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary,
Middle, and Secondary .......................................... 332
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants ................. 294
Teachers—Special Education ..................................... 336
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services
Sales Agents .......................................................... 297 Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera
Operators and Editors ........................................... 339
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance
Officers .................................................................. 300 Top Executives ........................................................... 341
Semiconductor Processors ........................................ 302 Truckdrivers and Driver/Sales Workers ...................... 345
Sheet Metal Workers ................................................. 304 Veterinarians ............................................................. 348
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks ..................... 307 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers ................. 351
Social and Human Service Assistants ........................ 308 Writers and Editors ................................................... 354

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 INTRODUCTION
T his book is about improving your life, not just about selecting a job.
The career you choose will have an enormous impact on how you live
your life.

While a huge amount of information is available on occupations, most

people don’t know where to find accurate, reliable facts to help them make
good career decisions—or they don’t take the time to look. Important
choices, such as what to do with your career or whether to get additional
training or education, deserve your time.

If you are considering more training or education—whether additional

coursework, a college degree, or an advanced degree—this book will help
with solid information. More training and education is now typically re-
quired to get better jobs, and the education and training needed for the
jobs described in this book vary enormously. This book gives you the facts
you need for exploring your options.

A certain type of work or workplace may interest you as much as a certain

type of job. If your interests and values are to work with children, for ex-
ample, you can do this in a variety of work environments, in a variety of
industries, and in a variety of jobs. For this reason, I suggest you begin
exploring alternatives by following your interests and finding a career path
that allows you to use your talents doing something you enjoy.

Also, remember that money is not everything. The time you spend in ca-
reer planning can pay off in higher earnings, but being satisfied with your
work—and your life—is often more important than how much you earn.
This book can help you find the work that suits you best.

1
 America’s Fastest Growing Jobs

is provided in Section Three, including those that are grow-

ing more slowly than average or even declining.

The Fastest Growing Jobs As you review Tables 1 and 2, check jobs that interest you.
Then look up those jobs in the table of contents and find
their descriptions in Section One.
To get the list of jobs to include in this book, I started with
the most recent projections available from the U.S. Depart-
ment of Labor on 261 major jobs that cover about 87% of the
workforce. The most recent data provides projections for the
percentage of growth of these jobs through 2010. I sorted
the jobs based on these percentages and then selected the
Keep in Mind That Your
100 jobs with the highest percentage of growth to be included
in this book. Table 1 lists these jobs, beginning with those Situation Is Not “Average”
that have the highest projected growth rates.
I created another list for the same 261 jobs, but sorted them While projected employment growth and earnings trends are
in order of the number of job openings (not their percentage) quite positive for many occupations and industries, the aver-
projected per year. I did this because many jobs with lower ages in this book will not be true for many individuals. Within
growth rates will actually generate more job openings. Table any field, some people earn more and some less. Earnings
2 presents a list of the 100 jobs projected to have the most vary enormously in different parts of the country, in differ-
openings per year through 2010. ent occupations, and in different industries. Also, some people
are willing to accept less pay for a more desirable work envi-
Many of the 100 jobs listed in Table 1 are also listed in Table ronment.
2. The number of jobs that appear on one or both of these
lists is 141, and those are the jobs described in Section 1 of My point is this: Your situation is probably not average, but
this book. These jobs are what I have defined as “America’s this book’s solid information is a great place to start. Remem-
fastest growing jobs.” ber that good people continue to find jobs, even in
occupations that are projected to decline. The information in
this book will give you a strong foundation for good deci-
sions.

Table 1: The 100 Jobs with the Highest

Advice on Using the Tables Percentage of Growth
of Fastest Growing Jobs This table presents the 100 jobs with the highest-percentage
growth rates projected through 2010. Notice that five of the
Major changes are occurring in our labor market and are pro- top 10 fastest growing jobs are computer related (including
jected to continue. Section Three of this book describes these desktop publishers) and four are medical. Computer services
changes. Rapidly growing jobs will often present more- and health services are two of the rapidly growing fields dis-
attractive career options that jobs that are not growing quickly. cussed in Section Three.
Rapidly growing jobs often offer better-than-average oppor- Notice also that only one of the top ten fastest growing jobs,
tunities for employment and job security. For this reason, you personal and home care aides, does not require substantial
should certainly pay attention to jobs that are projected to training or education beyond high school. While job oppor-
grow rapidly. tunities at all levels of education and training are listed in
Of course, there will always be some openings for new people, Table 1, many better-paying jobs require postsecondary edu-
even in slower growing or declining jobs. Some slower grow- cation or training. For more information on important labor
ing jobs employ large numbers of people and will create many market trends, consider reading the excellent and brief re-
openings due to retirement, people leaving the field, and other view of labor market trends in Section Three.
reasons. You will discover more occupational options if you Section One of this book provides a complete description for
consider jobs that are generating a large number of openings each job listed in Tables 1 and 2. The job descriptions are
but that may not have high-percentage growth rates. arranged in alphabetic order. The table of contents also lists
The best job for you might not be in this book at all, since these jobs, with the page number where each description
that job may not be growing quickly or have large numbers begins.
of openings. So, look at all jobs that interest you, even if they
are not among the fastest growing ones. The more you know
about your options, the better the decisions you will make.
Information on all major occupational and industry groups

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 Introduction

TABLE 1
The 100 Jobs with the Highest Percentage of Growth
Percentage Growth
Job Title
Through 2010

1. Computer Software Engineers 95

2. Computer Support Specialists and Systems Administrators 92
3. Desktop Publishers 67
4. Personal and Home Care Aides 62
5. Systems Analysts, Computer Scientists, and Database Administrators 62
6. Medical Assistants 57
7. Social and Human Service Assistants 54
8. Physician Assistants 53
9. Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 49
10. Computer and Information Systems Managers 48
11. Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides 45
12. Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides 42
13. Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists 40
14. Dental Hygienists 37
15. Dental Assistants 37
16. Public Relations Specialists 36
17. Pharmacy Technicians 36
18. Surgical Technologists 35
19. Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 35
20. Respiratory Therapists 35
21. Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 35
22. Occupational Therapists 34
23. Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 33
24. Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 33
25. Physical Therapists 33
26. Paralegals and Legal Assistants 33
27. Customer Service Representatives 32
(continues)

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 America’s Fastest Growing Jobs

TABLE 1 (CONTINUED)
The 100 Jobs with the Highest Percentage of Growth
Percentage Growth
Job Title
Through 2010

28. Correctional Officers 32

29. Veterinarians 32
30. Semiconductor Processors 32
31. Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers 32
32. Medical and Health Services Managers 32
33. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 31
34. Landscape Architects 31
35. Teachers—Special Education 31
36. Biomedical Engineers 31
37. Medical Transcriptionists 30
38. Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 30
39. Social Workers 30
40. Management Analysts 29
41. Financial Analysts and Personal Financial Advisors 29
42. Recreation and Fitness Workers 28
43. Actors, Producers, and Directors 27
44. Grounds Maintenance Workers 27
45. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26
46. Counselors 26
47. Gaming Services Occupations 26
48. Writers and Editors 26
49. Environmental Engineers 26
50. Registered Nurses 26
51. Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators and Editors 26
52. Instructional Coordinators 25
53. Demonstrators, Product Promoters, and Models 25
54. Bill and Account Collectors 25
55. Computer Hardware Engineers 25

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 Introduction

TABLE 1 (CONTINUED)
The 100 Jobs with the Highest Percentage of Growth
Percentage Growth
Job Title
Through 2010

56. Economists and Market and Survey Researchers 25

57. Gaming Cage Workers 25
58. Pharmacists 24
59. Receptionists and Information Clerks 24
60. Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 24
61. Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 24
62. Private Detectives and Investigators 24
63. Teacher Assistants 24
64. Sheet Metal Workers 23
65. Teachers—Postsecondary 23
66. Chiropractors 23
67. Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 23
68. Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 23
69. Nuclear Medicine Technologists 22
70. Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 22
71. Pest Control Workers 22
72. Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 22
73. Animal Care and Service Workers 21
74. Police and Detectives 21
75. Designers 21
76. Line Installers and Repairers 21
77. Biological and Medical Scientists 21
78. Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists 21
79. Library Assistants, Clerical 20
80. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 20
81. Artists and Related Workers 20
82. Administrative Services Managers 20
(continues)

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 America’s Fastest Growing Jobs

TABLE 1 (CONTINUED)
The 100 Jobs with the Highest Percentage of Growth
Percentage Growth
Job Title
Through 2010

83. Dispatchers 20
84. Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 19
85. Painters and Paperhangers 19
86. Financial Managers 19
87. Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers 19
88. Pharmacy Aides 19
89. Teachers—Adult Literacy and Remedial and Self-Enrichment Education 19
90. Roofers 19
91. Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 19
92. Opticians, Dispensing 19
93. Library Technicians 19
94. Optometrists 19
95. Accountants and Auditors 19
96. Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers 19
97. Drafters 19
98. Counter and Rental Clerks 19
99. Computer-Control Programmers and Operators 19
100. Chemists and Materials Scientists 19

In comparison to Table 1, Table 2 includes more jobs that do

Table 2: The 100 Jobs with the Most not require a college degree or technical training beyond high
Openings school. For example, 4 of the top 10 do not require education
beyond high school. While some of these “low credential”
This table presents the 100 jobs projected to have the largest jobs do not pay well, some do. For example, some truckdrivers,
number of job openings per year through 2010. As noted ear- retail salespersons, and food and beverage serving workers
lier, just looking at jobs projected to have a high percentage of have earnings that are above the average for college gradu-
growth may lead you to overlook jobs projected to have a ates. Many of these jobs provide excellent opportunities for
high number of openings. Occupations that employ large num- advancement into management positions, flexibility while
bers of people, such as cashiers or retail salespersons, will going to school or raising a family, and other advantages.
generate many new openings, even though they may not be
growing rapidly, in terms of percentage, when compared to Many jobs in Table 2 do require substantial education, train-
other jobs. Many jobs are included in both Table 1 and Table ing, or experience, such as computer software engineers,
2 because they are projected to generate a large number of registered nurses, top executives, social workers, and electri-
openings and to have a higher-than-average percentage of cians. So, overall, this list offers a different and very interesting
growth. view of the data on job opportunities than what is seen by
looking only at Table 1.

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As with the jobs listed in Table 1, Section One of this book The table of contents lists these jobs, with the page number
provides a complete description for each job included in Table where each description begins.
2. Again, the descriptions are arranged in alphabetical order.

TABLE 2
The 100 Jobs with the Most Openings
Number of
Job Title Openings
Through 2010

1. Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers 1,156,000

2. Material Moving Occupations 710,000
3. Computer Support Specialists and Systems Administrators 677,000
4. Computer Software Engineers 664,000
5. Customer Service Representatives 631,000
6. Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 623,000
7. Truckdrivers and Driver/Sales Workers 589,000
8. Teachers—Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary 571,000
9. Registered Nurses 561,000
10. Systems Analysts, Computer Scientists, and Database Administrators 554,000
11. Retail Salespersons 510,000
12. Cashiers 488,000
13. Top Executives 464,000
14. Building Cleaning Workers 431,000
15. Office Clerks, General 430,000
16. Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers 393,000
17. Chefs, Cooks, and Food Preparation Workers 345,000
18. Teachers—Postsecondary 315,000
19. Grounds Maintenance Workers 304,000
20. Teacher Assistants 301,000
21. Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 265,000
22. Personal and Home Care Aides 258,000
23. Receptionists and Information Clerks 256,000
24. Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers 229,000
25. Sales Worker Supervisors 193,000

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TABLE 2 (CONTINUED)
The 100 Jobs with the Most Openings
Number of
Job Title Openings
Through 2010

26. Medical Assistants 187,000

27. Accountants and Auditors 181,000
28. Police and Detectives 174,000
29. Assemblers and Fabricators 171,000
30. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 151,000
31. Computer and Information Systems Managers 150,000
32. Social and Human Service Assistants 147,000
33. Correctional Officers 145,000
34. Management Analysts 145,000
35. Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 142,000
36. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 142,000
37. Social Workers 141,000
38. Teachers—Special Education 140,000
39. Construction Laborers 135,000
40. Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors and Managers 130,000
41. Childcare Workers 127,000
42. Lawyers 123,000
43. Financial Managers 122,000
44. Electricians 120,000
45. Counselors 120,000
46. Recreation and Fitness Workers 118,000
47. Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists 116,000
48. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 111,000
49. Physicians and Surgeons 107,000
50. Designers 104,000
51. Bill and Account Collectors 101,000
52. Painters and Paperhangers 99,000
53. Carpenters 98,000

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TABLE 2 (CONTINUED)
The 100 Jobs with the Most Openings
Number of
Job Title Openings
Through 2010

54. Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers 97,000

55. Computer Programmers 95,000
56. Dental Assistants 92,000
57. Barbers, Cosmetologists, and Other Personal Appearance Workers 90,000
58. Busdrivers 88,000
59. Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 83,000
60. Counter and Rental Clerks 82,000
61. Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 82,000
62. Medical and Health Services Managers 81,000
63. Writers and Editors 80,000
64. Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Workers 75,000
65. Administrative Services Managers 74,000
66. Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders—Metal and Plastic 74,000
67. Food Service Managers 70,000
68. Pharmacy Technicians 69,000
69. Financial Analysts and Personal Financial Advisors 69,000
70. Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 66,000
71. Engineering Technicians 62,000
72. Paralegals and Legal Assistants 62,000
73. Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 61,000
74. Education Administrators 61,000
75. Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 60,000
76. Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 59,000
77. Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 59,000
78. Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 54,000
79. Dental Hygienists 54,000
80. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 54,000

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TABLE 2 (CONTINUED)
The 100 Jobs with the Most Openings
Number of
Job Title Openings
Through 2010

81. Line Installers and Repairers 54,000

82. Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians 53,000
83. Pharmacists 53,000
84. Sheet Metal Workers 51,000
85. Dispatchers 50,000
86. Construction Managers 50,000
87. Public Relations Specialists 49,000
88. Teachers—Adult Literacy and Remedial and Self-Enrichment Education 47,000
89. Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 46,000
90. Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers 45,000
91. Gaming Services Occupations 44,000
92. Physical Therapists 44,000
93. Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 43,000
94. Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 43,000
95. Actors, Producers, and Directors 42,000
96. Drafters 42,000
97. Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents 41,000
98. Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics 40,000
99. Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists 40,000
100. Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 39,000

market trends but, in case you don’t read it, here are four
trends that you simply must consider.

Four Important Labor 1. Education and Earnings Are

Market Trends That Will Related
Affect Your Career I’m sure you won’t be surprised to learn that people with
higher levels of education and training have higher average
earnings. The data that follows comes from the Department
Our economy has changed in dramatic ways over the past 10 of Labor’s Internet site. The site presents the median earnings
years, with profound effects on how we work and live. Sec- for people with various levels of education. (The median is
tion Three of this book provides more information on labor the point where half earn more and half earn less.) The site

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also indicates the average percentage of people at that educa- In all fields, people without job-related technical and com-
tional level who are unemployed. Based on this information, puter skills will have a more difficult time finding good
I computed the earnings advantage of people at various edu- opportunities than people who have these skills. Older work-
cation levels compared to people with a high school degree. ers, by the way, often do not have the computer skills that
younger workers do. Employers tend to hire the skills they
Earnings for Year-Round, Full-Time Workers Age 25 and need, and people without these abilities won’t get the best
Over, by Educational Attainment jobs. So consider upgrading your job-related computer and
technology skills if you need to—and plan to stay up-to-date
Premium
Median Over Unem-
on your current and future jobs.
Level of Education Annual High ployment
Earnings School
Grads
Rate 3. Ongoing Education and Training
Professional degree $80,230 $51,423 (179%) 1.3%
Are Essential
Doctoral degree $70,476 $41,669 (145%) 1.4%
School and work once were separate activities, and most
Master’s degree $55,302 $26,495 (92%) 1.6% people did not go back to school after they began working.
Bachelor’s degree $46,276 $17,469 (61%) 1.9% But with rapid changes in technology, most people are now
Associate degree $35,389 $6,582 (23%) 2.5% required to learn throughout their work lives. Jobs are con-
Some college, no degree $32,400 $3,593 (12%) 3.2% stantly upgraded, and today’s jobs often cannot be handled
High school graduate $28,807 —— 4.0% by people who have only the knowledge and skills that were
Less than a high school adequate for workers a few years ago. To remain competitive,
diploma $21,400 $–7,407 (–25%) 7.1% people without technical or computer skills must get them.
Those who do not will face increasingly limited job options.
Source: Earnings—U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, PINC-3,
updated 12/2001; Unemployment rate—Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1998 data; What this means is that you should plan to upgrade your job
Earnings—Bureau of the Census, 1997 data.
skills throughout your working life. This can include taking
formal courses, or it can mean reading work-related maga-
The earnings gap between a college graduate and someone zines at home, signing up for on-the-job training, and
with a high school education is growing wider and is now participating in other forms of education. Upgrading your
$17,469 a year. That’s enough to buy a nice car, make a down work-related skills on an ongoing basis is no longer optional
payment on a house, or even take a month’s vacation for two for most jobs, and you ignore doing so at your peril.
to Europe. As you see, over a lifetime, these additional earn-
ings can make an enormous difference in the college graduate’s 4. Good Career Planning Has
lifestyle.
Increased in Importance
And there is more. Jobs that require a four-year college degree
are projected to grow about twice as fast as jobs that do not.
Most people spend more time watching TV in a week than
Research shows that people with higher educational levels
they spend on career planning during an entire year. Yet most
are less likely to be unemployed and that they remain unem-
people will change their jobs many times and make major
ployed for shorter periods of time. Overall, the data on
career changes five to seven times.
earnings and other criteria indicate that people with more
education and training do better than those with less. There While you probably picked up this book for its information
are exceptions, of course, but for most people, more educa- on jobs, it also provides a great deal of information on career
tion and training results in higher earnings and lower rates of planning. For example, Section Two gives good career and
unemployment. job search advice, and Section Three has useful information
on labor market trends. I urge you to read these and related
Many jobs can be obtained without a college degree, but most
materials, because career-planning and job-seeking skills are
better-paying jobs require either training beyond high school
the keys to surviving in this new economy.
or substantial work experience.

2. Knowledge of Computer and

Other Technologies Is Increasingly
Important
Information on the Major
As you look over the list of jobs in the table of contents, you
Sections of This Book
may notice that many jobs require computer or technical skills.
Even jobs that do not appear to be technical often call for I want this book to be easy to use. In the table of contents, I
computer literacy. Managers, for example, are often expected provide brief comments on each section, and that may be all
to understand and use spreadsheet, word-processing, and da- you need. If not, here are some additional details you may
tabase software. find useful in getting the most out of this book.

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