Hot Top Ten: 2008-2018
According to the US Dept of Labor, these are projected to be the FASTEST GROWING jobs in the nation from 2008-2018. They represent all education levels, from on-the-job training to Ph.D.
Many of the fastest growing occupations are related to healthcare or computers. This growth reflects increased demand for medicine by an aging population and increased use of computers.
| Top 10 Jobs: Fastest Growth |
% Change | Education Required |
| Biomedical engineers | 72% | BA/BS |
| Network systems & data analysts | 53% | BA/BS |
| Financial examiners | 41% | BA/BS |
| Medical scientists | 40% | MD/PhD |
| Physician assistants | 39% | MA/MS |
| Skin care specialists | 38% | post-HS |
| Biochemists/biophysicists | 37% | MD/PhD |
| Athletic trainers | 37% | BA/BS |
| Dental hygienists/vet technician | 36% | AA/AS |
| Computer software engineers | 34% | BA/BS |
| US Dept of Labor, April 2010 | ||
Check with Montana Dept of Labor for local projections. In Montana, these jobs are projected to be the FASTEST GROWING from 2006-2016:
| Top 10 Jobs: Fastest Growth |
% Change |
Education Required |
| Computer software engineers | 66% | BA/BS |
| Network systems analysts | 54% | BA/BS |
| Industrial engineers | 53% | BA/BS |
| Veterinary techs | 49% | AA/AS |
| Geoscientists | 45% | BA/BS |
| Chemical & sales engineers | 44% | BA/BS |
| Environmental scientists & techs | 40% | AS/BS |
| Mining & geological engineers | 39% | BA/BS |
| Computer systems analysts | 38% | BA/BS |
| Physical therapy assistants | 37% | AA/AS |
| CareerOneStop, April 2010 | ||
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