Fastest growing industries 2020-2030 - Updated 2022

The economy is expected to add about 11.5 million jobs over the 2016–26 decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Job Title	2020 median Pay	Education	Number of Jobs	Job Outlook	What they do
Orthodontists	$164,010	Doctoral or professional degree	139,200	Overall employment of dentists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 5,000 openings for dentists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth.
Prosthodontists	$164,010	Doctoral or professional degree	139,200	Overall employment of dentists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 5,000 openings for dentists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth.
Dentists, General	$164,010	Doctoral or professional degree	139,200	Overall employment of dentists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 5,000 openings for dentists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth.
Dentists, All Other Specialists	$164,010	Doctoral or professional degree	139,200	Overall employment of dentists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 5,000 openings for dentists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons	$164,010	Doctoral or professional degree	139,200	Overall employment of dentists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 5,000 openings for dentists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth.
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$151,150	Bachelor's degree	482,000	Employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. About 42,400 openings for computer and information systems managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$149,530	Bachelor's degree	197,800	Employment of architectural and engineering managers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2020 to 2030, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 14,700 openings for architectural and engineering managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and engineering companies.
Marketing Managers	$141,490	Bachelor's degree	316,800	Overall employment of advertising, promotions, and marketing managers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 31,100 openings for advertising, promotions, and marketing managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services.
Advertising and Promotions Managers	$141,490	Bachelor's degree	316,800	Overall employment of advertising, promotions, and marketing managers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 31,100 openings for advertising, promotions, and marketing managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services.
Natural Sciences Managers	$137,940	Bachelor's degree	79,000	Employment of natural sciences managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,000 openings for natural sciences managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Natural sciences managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists.
Petroleum Engineers	$137,330	Bachelor's degree	28,500	Employment of petroleum engineers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 2,100 openings for petroleum engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface.
Podiatrists	$134,300	Doctoral or professional degree	12,100	Employment of podiatrists is projected to grow 2 percent from 2020 to 2030, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 900 openings for podiatrists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Podiatrists provide medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg problems.
Financial Managers	$134,180	Bachelor's degree	681,700	Employment of financial managers is projected to grow 17 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 64,200 openings for financial managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Financial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.
Sales Managers	$132,290	Bachelor's degree	397,900	Employment of sales managers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 37,000 openings for sales managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Sales managers direct organizations' sales teams.
Commercial Pilots	$130,440		113,900	Overall employment of airline and commercial pilots is projected to grow 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. About 14,500 openings for airline and commercial pilots are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Airline and commercial pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft.
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$130,440		113,900	Overall employment of airline and commercial pilots is projected to grow 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. About 14,500 openings for airline and commercial pilots are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Airline and commercial pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft.
Air Traffic Controllers	$130,420	Associate's degree	24,500	Employment of air traffic controllers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2020 to 2030, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 2,500 openings for air traffic controllers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Air traffic controllers coordinate the movement of aircraft to maintain safe distances between them.
Physicists	$128,950	Doctoral or professional degree	19,500	Overall employment of physicists and astronomers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,500 openings for physicists and astronomers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Physicists and astronomers study the interactions of matter and energy.
Astronomers	$128,950	Doctoral or professional degree	19,500	Overall employment of physicists and astronomers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,500 openings for physicists and astronomers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Physicists and astronomers study the interactions of matter and energy.
Pharmacists	$128,710	Doctoral or professional degree	322,200	Employment of pharmacists is projected to decline 2 percent from 2020 to 2030. Despite declining employment, about 11,300 openings for pharmacists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions.
Lawyers	$126,930	Doctoral or professional degree	804,200	Employment of lawyers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 46,000 openings for lawyers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses, and government agencies on legal issues and disputes.
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$126,830	Master's degree	33,000	Employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 22 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,200 openings for computer and information research scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Computer and information research scientists design innovative uses for new and existing computing technology.
Political Scientists	$125,350	Master's degree	7,000	Employment of political scientists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 700 openings for political scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Political scientists study the origin, development, and operation of political systems.
Compensation and Benefits Managers	$125,130	Bachelor's degree	18,700	Employment of compensation and benefits managers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2020 to 2030, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 1,500 openings for compensation and benefits managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Compensation and benefits managers plan, develop, and oversee programs to pay employees.
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$124,200	Doctoral or professional degree	44,900	Overall employment of judges and hearing officers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2020 to 2030, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 2,200 openings for judges and hearing officers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Judges and hearing officers apply the law by overseeing the legal process in courts.
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$124,200	Doctoral or professional degree	44,900	Overall employment of judges and hearing officers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2020 to 2030, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 2,200 openings for judges and hearing officers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Judges and hearing officers apply the law by overseeing the legal process in courts.
Human Resources Managers	$121,220	Bachelor's degree	161,700	Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 14,800 openings for human resources managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Human resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization.
Computer Hardware Engineers	$119,560	Bachelor's degree	66,200	Employment of computer hardware engineers is projected to grow 2 percent from 2020 to 2030, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 4,500 openings for computer hardware engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components.
Aerospace Engineers	$118,610	Bachelor's degree	61,400	Employment of aerospace engineers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 4,000 openings for aerospace engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Aerospace engineers design primarily aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles.
Optometrists	$118,050	Doctoral or professional degree	43,300	Employment of optometrists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,700 openings for optometrists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Optometrists diagnose and treat visual problems and manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eyes.
Nurse Midwives	$117,670	Master's degree	271,900	Overall employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is projected to grow 45 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 29,400 openings for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare.
Nurse Anesthetists	$117,670	Master's degree	271,900	Overall employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is projected to grow 45 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 29,400 openings for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare.
Nurse Practitioners	$117,670	Master's degree	271,900	Overall employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is projected to grow 45 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 29,400 openings for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare.
Computer Network Architects	$116,780	Bachelor's degree	165,200	Employment of computer network architects is projected to grow 5 percent from 2020 to 2030, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 11,000 openings for computer network architects are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets.
Nuclear Engineers	$116,140	Bachelor's degree	17,200	Employment of nuclear engineers is projected to decline 8 percent from 2020 to 2030. Despite declining employment, about 900 openings for nuclear engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Nuclear engineers research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems used to derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation.
Training and Development Managers	$115,640	Bachelor's degree	42,100	Employment of training and development managers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. About 4,300 openings for training and development managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff.
Physician Assistants	$115,390	Master's degree	129,400	Employment of physician assistants is projected to grow 31 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 12,200 openings for physician assistants are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Physician assistants practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers.
Actuaries	$111,030	Bachelor's degree	27,700	Employment of actuaries is projected to grow 24 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 2,400 openings for actuaries are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Actuaries use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty.
Industrial Production Managers	$108,790	Bachelor's degree	189,300	Employment of industrial production managers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2020 to 2030, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 13,900 openings for industrial production managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants.
Chemical Engineers	$108,540	Bachelor's degree	26,300	Employment of chemical engineers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 1,800 openings for chemical engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.	Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the use of fuel, drugs, food, and many other products.