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The 20 Fastest-Growing Realistic Jobs
Job Percent Growth
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians ................................................................... 25.5%
- Surgical Technologists ......................................................................................................... 24.5%
- Audio and Video Equipment Technicians ............................................................................ 24.2%
- Surveyors ............................................................................................................................. 23.7%
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists ............................................................................... 20.3%
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers ......................................................................... 20.2%
- Athletes and Sports Competitors ........................................................................................ 19.2%
- Construction and Building Inspectors ................................................................................. 18.2%
- Civil Engineers ..................................................................................................................... 18.0%
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels ..................................................................... 17.9%
- Correctional Of! cers and Jailers.......................................................................................... 16.9%
- Transportation Inspectors .................................................................................................... 16.4%
- Biological Technicians ......................................................................................................... 16.0%
- Sailors and Marine Oilers ..................................................................................................... 15.7%
- Tile and Marble Setters ........................................................................................................ 15.4%
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians .......................................................................... 15.1%
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians ...................................................................... 15.0%
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics ................................................................ 14.3%
- Roofers ................................................................................................................................ 14.3%
- Boilermakers ........................................................................................................................ 14.0%
The 20 Fastest-Growing Investigative Jobs
Job Percent Growth
- Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts ...................................................... 53.4%
- Computer Software Engineers, Applications ....................................................................... 44.6%
- Veterinarians ........................................................................................................................ 35.0%
- Forensic Science Technicians .............................................................................................. 30.7%
- Computer Systems Analysts ............................................................................................... 29.0%
- Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software ............................................................. 28.2%
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health ................................ 28.0%
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators ................................................................ 27.0%
- Environmental Engineers ..................................................................................................... 25.4%
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health ................................................ 25.1%