2010+ Where will the Jobs Be?
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In todays January 8, 2010 morning edition of USA Today they list the types of jobs that will experience the most growth over the next 10 years. Good news for Austin that Biomedical, Healthcare and Education fields are projected to create the most job opportunities which is a great fit the Central Texas area. Forecast for the fastest-growing occupations by percentage, 2008-2018 |
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Occupation, May 2008 |
New jobs |
% chg. |
Median wage |
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Biomedical engineer |
11,600 |
72% |
$77,400 |
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Network/data system analysts |
155,800 |
53% |
$71,100 |
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Home health aides |
460,900 |
50% |
$20,460 |
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Personal and home care aides |
375,800 |
46% |
$19,180 |
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Financial examiners |
11,100 |
41% |
$70,930 |
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Medical scientists1 |
44,200 |
40% |
$72,590 |
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Physician assistants |
29,200 |
39% |
$81,230 |
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Skin-care specialists |
14,700 |
38% |
$28,730 |
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Biochemists/ biophysicists |
8,700 |
37% |
$82,840 |
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Athletic trainers |
6,000 |
37% |
$39,640 |
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Fastest-growing occupations for 2008-2010 period, by number of new jobs |
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Registered nurse |
582,000 |
22% |
$62,450 |
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Home health aides |
460,900 |
50% |
$20,460 |
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Customer service representatives |
400,000 |
18% |
$29,860 |
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Food service and preparation2 |
394,000 |
15% |
$16,430 |
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Personal and home care |
375,800 |
46% |
$19,180 |
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Retail sales |
375,000 |
8% |
$20,510 |
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Office clerks |
359,000 |
12% |
$25,320 |
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Accountants |
279,000 |
22% |
$59,430 |
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Nursing aides |
276,000 |
19% |
$23,850 |
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College teachers |
257,000 |
15% |
$58,830 |
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Full Article: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/employment/2010-01-07-future-job-prospects_N.htm |
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