STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Those looking for a new career may want to consider the jobs expected to be most in demand in the coming years.
The U.S. economy is expected to add nearly 6.8 million jobs over the next decade, from 2023 to 2033, according to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Much of the job growth will be driven by the healthcare industry, as the country's rapidly aging population requires more sophisticated healthcare.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, from 2010 to 2020, the number of Americans 65 and older increased by a staggering 38.6%, from approximately 40.3 million in 2010 to 55.8 million in 2020.
Home health and personal care aides are expected to have the highest levels of job growth, with an additional 820,500 jobs predicted to be created over the next 10 years, as more and more seniors are cared for. are.
Other occupations expected to see significant growth in the healthcare industry include registered nurses, medical and health services managers, and registered nurses, all of which are expected to create more than 100,000 new jobs. are.
Let's take a look at the 10 jobs expected to grow the most over the next 10 years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Home health and personal care aides
Employment in 2023: 3,961,900 jobs2033 employment forecast: 4,782,400 jobsEmployment growth: 820,500 jobsMedian annual wage in 2023: $33,530
software developer
Employment in 2023: 1,692,100 jobs2033 employment forecast: 1,995,700 jobsEmployment growth: 303,700 jobsMedian annual wage in 2023: $132,270
chef, restaurant
Employment in 2023: 1,434,200 jobs2033 employment forecast: 1,678,600 jobsEmployment growth: 244,500 jobsMedian annual wage in 2023: $35,780
fast food and counter employee
Employment in 2023: 3,734,100 jobs2033 employment forecast: 3,946,500 jobsJob growth: 212,500 jobsMedian annual wage in 2023: $29,540
General Manager and Operations Manager
Employment in 2023: 3,630,100 jobs2033 employment forecast: 3,840,500 jobsEmployment growth: 210,400 jobsMedian annual wage in 2023: $101,280
registered nurse
Jobs in 2023: 3,300,100 jobs2033 employment forecast: 3,497,300 jobsJob growth: 197,200 jobsMedian annual wage in 2023: $86,070
Stocker and order filler
Employment in 2023: 2,864,700 jobs2033 employment forecast: 3,033,300 jobsJob growth: 168,600 jobsMedian annual wage in 2023: $36,390
Medical and Health Services Manager
Employment in 2023: 562,700 jobs2033 employment forecast: 723,300 jobsEmployment growth: 160,600 jobsMedian annual wage in 2023: $110,680
financial manager
Employment in 2023: 837,100 jobs2033 employment forecast: 975,300 jobsJob growth: 138,300 jobsMedian annual wage in 2023: $156,100
nurse
Jobs in 2023: 292,500 jobs2033 employment forecast: 427,900 jobsJob growth: 135,500 jobsMedian annual wage in 2023: $126,260
