The Fastest Growing Occupations

We know many people make career advancement a new year’s resolution. Whether you’re looking to change careers or get a promotion, the new year is an excellent time to start pursuing your goal. We also know that many people are unsure which career pathway is the right one for them. There are several factors to consider and our Career Pathways Explorer helps you navigate your options. A couple weeks ago, we also shared the top 10 career pathways saved by Knowledge to Work users in 2018 to help give you some ideas to start your exploration. Today, we’re sharing the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) projections for the fastest growing occupations from 2016-2026. This information can provide valuable insight into which career pathways will be most in-demand in the near future, giving you a better shot at employment once you’ve received the necessary credentials for that position. This data also includes the 2017 median pay for individuals in these positions in the U.S., which is also important information to consider when planning for your future.

The Fastest Growing Occupations

Listed below are the “20 occupations with the highest percent change of employment between 2016-2026.” The information provided below was last updated by the BLS April 13, 2018. Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm

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