Fastest Growing Occupations
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics some of the fastest growing occupations are as follows:
Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners
Overall employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is projected to grow 40 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The 2021 Median Pay was $123,780 per year / $59.51 per hour
Wind Turbine Technicians
Employment of wind turbine technicians is projected to grow 44 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The 2021 Median Pay was $56,260 per year / $27.05 per hour
Cooks
Overall employment of cooks is projected to grow 16 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The 2021 Median Pay was $29,120 per year / $14.00 per hour
Data Scientists
Employment of data scientists is projected to grow 36 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The 2021 Median Pay was $100,910 per year / $48.52 per hour
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Employment of athletes and sports competitors is projected to grow 36 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The 2021 Median Pay was $77,300 per year
Information Security Analysts
Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 35 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The 2021 Median Pay was $102,600 per year / $49.33 per hour
Mathematicians and Statisticians
Overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 31 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The 2021 Median Pay was $96,280 per year / $46.29 per hour
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Employment of umpires, referees, and other sports officials is projected to grow 32 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The 2021 Median Pay was $35,860 per year
Web Developers
Overall employment of web developers and digital designers is projected to grow 23 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The 2021 Median Pay was $78,300 per year / $37.65 per hour Data regarding median pay and overall demand reflects a national average. Of course, demand and pay rates vary by location. These jobs are in the highest demand right now and if you can transfer your skillsets into any of these fields, you are sure to have job security.