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30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade

CR Staff - May 24, 2023

30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
App developers design apps for smartphones and tablets. Credit: Shutterstock

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
App developers use both design and coding skills. Credit: Shutterstock

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.

30 Growing Occupations For The Next Decade
There is a growing need for registered nurses in the medical industry. Credit: Shutterstock

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
Registered Nurses have to study for several years in college. Credit: Shutterstock

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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