Special Features
Projections Data
Fastest Growing Occupations
Largest Number of Jobs
Highest Paying Occupations
Occupational Information Included in the Handbook
Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail
Appendix. Summary of Occupations
Glossary
Projections methodology
Index

Occupational Coverage

Architecture and Engineering
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians
Aerospace Engineers
Agricultural Engineers
Architects
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Chemical Engineers
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Civil Engineers
Computer Hardware Engineers
Drafters
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Electro-mechanical and Megatronics Technologists and Technicians
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Environmental Engineers
Health and Safety Engineers
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Industrial Engineers
Landscape Architects
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Materials Engineers
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineers
Mining and Geological Engineers
Nuclear Engineers
Petroleum Engineers
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Surveyors

Arts and Design
Art Directors
Craft and Fine Artists
Fashion Designers
Floral Designers
Graphic Designers
Industrial Designers
Interior Designers
Special Effects Artists and Animators

Building and Grounds Cleaning
Grounds Maintenance Workers
Janitors and Building Cleaners
Pest Control Workers

Business and Financial
Accountants and Auditors
Appraisers and Assessors of Property
Budget Analysts
Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Cost Estimators
Financial Analysts
Financial Examiners
Fundraisers
Human Resources Specialists
Insurance Underwriters
Labor Relations Specialist
Loan Officers
Logisticians
Management Analysts
Market Research Analysts
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Personal Financial Advisors
Project Management Specialists
Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Training and Development Specialists

Community and Social Service
Community Health Workers
Health Education Specialists
Marriage and Family Therapists
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Rehabilitation Counselors
School and Career Counselors
Social and Human Service Assistants
Social Workers
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder and Mental Health Counselors
Computer and Informational Technology
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Computer Network Architects
Computer Programmers
Computer Support Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts
Database Administrators and Architects
Information Security Analysts
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers
Web Developers and Digital Designers

Construction and Extraction
Boilermakers
Carpenters
Construction and Building Inspectors
Construction Equipment Operators
Construction Laborers and Helpers
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers
Electricians
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
Flooring Installers and Tile and Marble Setters
Glaziers
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Insulation Workers
Ironworkers
Masonry Workers
Painters, Construction, and Maintenance Workers
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Roofers
Sheet Metal Workers
Solar Photovoltaic Installers


Education Training and Library
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and ESL Teachers
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Workers
Career and Technical Education Teachers
High School Teachers
Instructional Coordinators
Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers
Librarians and Library Media Specialists
Library Technicians and Assistants
Middle School Teachers
Postsecondary Teachers
Preschool Teachers
Special Education Teachers
Teacher Assistants

Entertainment and Sports
Actors
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Coaches and Scouts
Dancers and Choreographers
Music Directors and Composers
Musicians and Singers
Producers and Directors
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
Agricultural Workers
Fishing and Hunting Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Logging Workers

Food Preparation and Serving
Bartenders
Chefs and Head Cooks
Cooks
Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers
Food Preparation Workers
Waiters and Waitresses

Healthcare
Athletic Trainers
Audiologists
Chiropractors
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
Dental Assistants
Dental Hygienists
Dentists
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians IncludingVascular Technologists
Dietitians and Nutritionists
EMTs and Paramedics
Exercise Physiologists
Genetic Counselors
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Massage Therapists

Medical Assistants
Medical Dosimetrists
Medical Records Specialists
Medical Transcriptionists
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practictioners
Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides
Opticians
Optometrists
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians
Phlebotomists
Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
Physical Therapists
Physician Assistants
Physicians and Surgeons
Podiatrists
Psychiatric Technicians and Aides
Radiation Therapists
Radiologic and MRI Technologists
Recreational Therapists
Registered Nurses
Respiratory Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Surgical Assistants and Technologists
Veterinarians
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians
Automotive Body and Glass Repairers
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
General Maintenance and Repair Workers
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians
Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Machinery Maintenance Workers and Millrights
Medical Equipment Repairers
Small Engine Mechanics
Telecommunications Technicians
Wind Turbine Technicians

Legal
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
Judges and Hearing Officers
Lawyers
Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Life, Physical, and Social Science
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Agricultural and Food Scientists
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Atmospheric Scientists, Including Meteorologists
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Biological Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Chemists and Materials Scientists
Conservation Scientists and Foresters
Economists
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Epidemiologists
Forensic Science Technicians
Geographers
Geological and Hydrologic Technicians
Geoscientists
Historians
Hydrologists
Medical Scientists
Microbiologists
Nuclear Technicians
Physicists and Astronomers
Political Scientists
Psychologists
Sociologists
Survey Researchers
Urban and Regional Planners
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Management
Administrative Services and Facilities Managers
Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Construction Managers
Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals
Emergency Management Directors
Entertainment and Recreation Managers
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Financial Managers
Food Service Managers
Human Resources Managers
Industrial Production Managers
Lodging Managers
Medical and Health Services Managers
Natural Sciences Managers
Postsecondary Education Administrators
Preschool and Childcare Center Directors
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Public Relations Managers and Fundraising Managers
Sales Managers
Social and Community Service Managers
Top Executives
Training and Development Managers

Math
Actuaries
Data Scientists
Mathematicians and Statisticians
Operations Research Analysts

Media and Communication
Announcers and DJs
Broadcast Sound, and Video Technicians
Editors
Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators
Interpreters and Translators
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Photographers
Public Relations Specialists
Technical Writers
Writers and Authors

Military

Office and Administrative Support
Bill and Account Collectors
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Customer Service Representatives
Desktop Publishers
Financial Clerks
General Office Clerks
Information Clerks
Material Recording Clerks
Postal Service Workers
Public Safety Telecommunicators
Receptionists
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Tellers

Personal Care and Service
Animal Care and Service Workers
Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmetologists
Childcare Workers
Fitness Trainers and Instructors
Funeral Service Workers
Gaming Services Workers
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Recreation Workers
Skincare Specialists

Production
Assemblers and Fabricators
Bakers
Butchers
Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians
Food Processing Equipment Workers
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
Machinists and Tool and Die Makers
Metal and Plastic Machine Workers
Painting and Coating Workers
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
Quality Control Inspectors
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Woodworkers

Protective Service
Correctional Officers and Bailiffs
Firefighters
Fire Inspectors
Police and Detectives
Private Detectives and Investigators
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers

Sales
Advertising Sales Agents
Cashiers
Insurance Sales Agents
Models
Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents
Retail Sales Workers
Sales Engineers
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Travel Agents
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives

Transportation and Material Moving
Airline and Commercial Pilots
Air Traffic Controllers
Bus Drivers
Delivery Truck Drivers and Driver/Sales Workers
Flight Attendants
Hand Laborers and Material Movers
Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers
Material Moving Machine Operators
Railroad Workers
Taxi drivers, shuttle drivers, and chauffeurs
Water Transportation Workers