High-Growth Occupations

Listed below are occupations 1-25 that are projected to grow the fastest during the 2006-2016 time period.

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#	Occupation	Video	Employment in 2006	Employment in 2016	Percent Change	Skills Needed	Current Jobs
1	Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts		5,150	7,390	43.5%	Skills	Jobs
2	Home Health Aides		16,550	23,310	40.8%	Skills	Jobs
3	Personal and Home Care Aides		22,030	30,540	38.6%	Skills	Jobs
4	Computer Software Engineers, Applications		8,830	12,170	37.8%	Skills	Jobs
5	Medical Assistants		7,120	9,720	36.5%	Skills	Jobs
6	Physician Assistants		1,110	1,480	33.3%	Skills	Jobs
7	Radiation Therapists		490	650	32.7%	Skills	Jobs
8	Personal Financial Advisors		3,170	4,190	32.2%	Skills	Jobs
9	Dental Hygienists		4,170	5,470	31.2%	Skills	Jobs
10	Skin Care Specialists		510	660	29.4%	Skills	Jobs
11	Dental Assistants		5,340	6,960	30.3%	Skills	Jobs
12	Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors		1,550	2,020	30.3%	Skills	Jobs
13	Physical Therapist Assistants		1,270	1,650	29.9%	Skills	Jobs
14	Surgical Technologists		2,310	2,990	29.4%	Skills	Jobs
15	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians		700	900	28.6%	Skills	Jobs
16	Physical Therapist Aides		1,240	1,600	29%	Skills	Jobs
17	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians		1,510	1,930	27.8%	Skills	Jobs
18	Social and Human Service Assistants		7,340	9,400	28.1%	Skills	Jobs
19	Pharmacy Technicians		6,300	8,030	27.5%	Skills	Jobs
20	Respiratory Therapists		1,790	2,270	26.8%	Skills	Jobs
21	Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software		2,840	3,600	26.8%	Skills	Jobs
22	Financial Analysts		2,140	2,710	26.6%	Skills	Jobs
23	Registered Nurses		51,130	64,550	26.2%	Skills	Jobs
24	Physical Therapists		4,060	5,080	25.1%	Skills	Jobs
25	Marriage and Family Therapists		720	900	25%	Skills	Jobs

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