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30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade

CR Staff - May 24, 2023

30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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10. Computer and information systems managers

In a large corporation, computer and information systems managers help to direct computer-related work in their organization. This is a high-level management position that pays a median salary of $142,530.

30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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In 2018, there were 414,400 jobs for computer and information systems managers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that there will be 461,100 jobs in the field by 2028. This is an additional 46,800 jobs over a 10-year period.

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30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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9. Physicians & Surgeons

We’ve already mentioned that nearly every type of nurse is going to be more in-demand, so it should not be surprising that physicians and surgeons are needed as well. The median annual wage for a doctor or surgeon is $200,890, according to the BLS.

30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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In 2018, there were 433,700 jobs for doctors and surgeons. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that there will be 467,400 jobs in the field by 2028. This is an additional 33,700 jobs over a 10-year period.

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30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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8. Medical & Health Services Managers

The medical industry needs managers and administrators just like every other field. These professionals help to run hospitals and medical facilities. The average salary for a medical service manager is $99,730.

30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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In 2018, there were 406,100 jobs for medical and health service managers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that there will be 477,600 jobs in the field by 2028. This is an additional 71,600 jobs over a 10-year period.

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30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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7. Managers (Other)

The job title of “manager” is very vague. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has lumped together all other management positions and gave them a median salary of $107,480.

30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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In 2018, there were 1,079,600 jobs for managers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that there will be 1,148,100 jobs in the field by 2028. This is an additional 68,500 jobs over a 10-year period.

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30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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6. Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists

Market research analysts gather data on consumers for the business it works for. They also compare this data to the competition in order to gauge their success. By doing this research, they can help businesses understand what people want to buy, and how to price competitively. On average, they earn $63,120 per year.

30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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In 2018, there were 681,900 jobs for market research analysts. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that there will be 821,100 jobs in the field by 2028. This is an additional 139,200 jobs over a 10-year period.

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30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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5. Management Analysts

A management analyst helps to figure out how a business can run more efficiently. They may decide which managers are successful at leading their teams and what can be done in order to improve results. The median salary for a management analyst is $83,610 per year.

30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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In 2018, there were 876,300 jobs for management analysts. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that there will be 994,600 jobs in the field by 2028. This is an additional 118,300 jobs over a 10-year period.

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30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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4. Financial Managers

A financial manager may be in the executive position as the Chief Financial Officer or they could simply lead lower-level accountants in a corporation. The median salary for this position is $127,990.

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In 2018, there were 653,600 jobs for financial managers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that there will be 758,300 jobs in the field by 2028. This is an additional 104,700 jobs over a 10-year period.

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3. General & Operations Managers

Unlike the management positions we’ve mentioned already on this list, a General Manager or an Operations Manager is often one step up from a regular manager. For example, there may be a manager in the store of a town, and a general manager overseeing every store in the county or state. This is a lot of responsibility, and their salary is usually an average of $100,930 per year because of that fact.

30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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In 2018, there were 2,376,400 jobs for general and operations managers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that there will be 2,541,400 jobs in the field by 2028. This is an additional 165,000 jobs over a 10-year period.

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2. Application Software Developers

Nearly everyone has used an app on their smartphone or tablet. There is definitely a growing need for people who know how to code application software. The median salary for an app developer is $103,620 per year.

30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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In 2018, there were 944,200 jobs for application software developers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that there will be 1,185,700 jobs in the field by 2028. This is an additional 241,500 jobs over a 10-year period.

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30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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1. Registered Nurses

Last and certainly not least, the number one growing job in the United States are registered nurses. Their median salary is $71,730.

30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
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In 2018, there were 3,059,800 jobs for management analysts. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that there will be 3,431,300 jobs in the field by 2028. This is an additional 371,500 jobs over a 10-year period.

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