Comprehensive 10-Year Career Forecast (2023-2033)
Discover the top-growing careers, highest-paying jobs, and the skills you need to succeed in the next decade. Our in-depth statistics highlight employment trends, salary insights, and essential educational requirements to help you make the best career decisions. This data is based on the Occupational Projections Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Key Statistics on Employment and Occupations (2023-2033)
Gain actionable insights into the current and future job market. Learn about employment growth projections, the highest-paying jobs, and essential career skills needed in the next decade.
Number of Unique Occupations
832
Total Employment (2023)
167.9 Million
Employment Growth Over 10 Years (2023-2033)
6.7 Million (4%)
Average Employment Growth
2.9%
Highest Paying Occupation
Anesthesiologists
$239,200
Top 5 Fastest Growing Occupations
- Wind turbine service technicians - 60.1%
- Solar photovoltaic installers - 48%
- Nurse practitioners - 46.3%
- Data scientists - 36%
- Information security analysts - 32.7%
Top 5 Occupations with the Highest Job Openings
- Fast food and counter workers - 912.4
- Home health and personal care aides - 718.9
- Cashiers - 565.6
- Retail salespersons - 552.5
- Stockers and order fillers - 485.8
Education Level Distribution Among Occupations
Understanding the typical entry-level education requirements helps in planning your career path. The distribution below highlights the variety of educational backgrounds required across different occupations.
Visual Insights into Employment Trends and Salary Projections
Visualize the changes in employment across various occupations and understand the salary landscapes to identify lucrative career paths. Our interactive charts provide a clear representation of the data, helping you grasp complex trends effortlessly.
Top 10 Occupations by Employment Growth
This chart highlights the top 10 occupations experiencing the highest employment growth from 2023 to 2033, providing a clear picture of emerging career opportunities.
Top 10 Highest Paying Occupations
Explore the top 10 highest-paying occupations based on median annual wages in 2023, helping you identify financially rewarding career paths.
Detailed Occupation Data and Projections
Browse through our comprehensive table of occupations, featuring detailed information on employment numbers, growth projections, salary data, and educational requirements. Use the filters and search functionality to find specific occupations that match your career interests.
| Occupation Title ↑ | Employment 2023 | % Change 2023-2033 | Median Annual Wage | Work Experience | On-the-Job Training | Entry-Level Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Accountants and auditors Account Auditor, Accountant, Auditor, Auditor-In-Charge, CPA, Certified Public Accountant, Cost Accountant, Field Auditor, Financial Accountant, Financial Auditor, Fund Accountant, Internal Auditor, Payroll Auditor, Tax Accountant | 1,562 | 5.8% | $79,880 | None | None | Bachelor's degree |
Actors Actor Understudy, Actress, Dramatic Reader, Elocutionist, Monologist, Vaudeville Actor, Voice-Over Artist | 76 | 4.5% | N/A | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Some college, no degree |
Actuaries Actuarial Associate, Actuarial Mathematician, Health Actuary, Insurance Actuary, Pricing Actuary, Product Development Actuary | 30.2 | 21.8% | $120,000 | None | Long-term on-the-job training | Bachelor's degree |
Acupuncturists Acupuncture Physician, Licensed Acupuncturist | 22.1 | 5.5% | $78,220 | None | None | Master's degree |
Adhesive bonding machine operators and tenders Glue Line Operator, Glue Machine Operator, Glue Reel Operator, Paper Gluing Operator | 12.5 | -0.5% | $43,540 | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | High school diploma or equivalent |
Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers Appeals Examiner, Appeals Referee, Appellate Conferee, Hearing Examiner, Hearing Officer, Justice of The Peace, Traffic Court Referee | 15.8 | 2.1% | $111,090 | 5 years or more | Short-term on-the-job training | Doctoral or professional degree |
Administrative services managers Business Office Manager, Business Unit Manager, Records Management Director, Records and Information Manager, University Registrar | 256.8 | 6.2% | $106,470 | Less than 5 years | None | Bachelor's degree |
Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors Adult Basic Studies Teacher, Adult Education Teacher, Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher, Adult Literacy Instructor, Adult Literacy Teacher, Adult Remedial Education Instructor, GED¿ Instructor, General Educational Development (GED¿) Teacher, General Educational Development Teacher | 41.7 | -12.7% | $60,560 | None | None | Bachelor's degree |
Advertising and promotions managers Advertising Director, Advertising Executive, Advertising Manager, Classified Advertising Manager, Promotions Director, Promotions Manager, VP Advertising, VP Promotions | 22.2 | -2.6% | $131,870 | Less than 5 years | None | Bachelor's degree |
Advertising sales agents Advertising Account Executive, Advertising Agent, Advertising Solicitor, Display Advertising Sales Representative, Inside Sales Advertising Executive, Outside Sales Advertising Executive, Radio Time Salesperson, Signs and Displays Salesperson, Yellow Pages Space Salesperson | 111.6 | -6.6% | $61,270 | None | Moderate-term on-the-job training | High school diploma or equivalent |