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| Top 50 United States Fastest Growing Occupations, 2006 - 2016 | ||||
| PERCENT | EMPLOYMENT | |||
| EMPLOY. | EMPLOY. | CHANGE | CHANGE | |
| OCCUPATION | 2006 | 2016 | 2006-2016 | 2006-2016 |
| Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts | 261,793 | 401,626 | 53.41 | 139,834 |
| Personal and Home Care Aides | 767,257 | 1,155,795 | 50.64 | 388,538 |
| Home Health Aides | 787,315 | 1,170,935 | 48.73 | 383,620 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Applications | 506,751 | 732,510 | 44.55 | 225,759 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 71,178 | 100,373 | 41.02 | 29,195 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 176,220 | 248,405 | 40.96 | 72,185 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | 2,146 | 3,000 | 39.77 | 854 |
| Medical Assistants | 416,882 | 564,558 | 35.42 | 147,675 |
| Veterinarians | 62,196 | 83,956 | 34.99 | 21,760 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 83,343 | 111,971 | 34.35 | 28,628 |
| Skin Care Specialists | 38,209 | 51,308 | 34.28 | 13,099 |
| Financial Analysts | 220,568 | 295,157 | 33.82 | 74,589 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 338,743 | 452,618 | 33.62 | 113,876 |
| Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators | 8,658 | 11,565 | 33.58 | 2,907 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 60,296 | 79,821 | 32.38 | 19,525 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 285,035 | 376,364 | 32.04 | 91,329 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | 13,051 | 17,063 | 30.74 | 4,012 |
| Dental Hygienists | 167,017 | 217,220 | 30.06 | 50,203 |
| Mental Health Counselors | 99,794 | 129,759 | 30.03 | 29,965 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 122,272 | 158,844 | 29.91 | 36,572 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 24,701 | 32,051 | 29.76 | 7,350 |
| Dental Assistants | 279,828 | 361,549 | 29.2 | 81,721 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 503,631 | 649,571 | 28.98 | 145,940 |
| Database Administrators | 119,415 | 153,523 | 28.56 | 34,109 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software | 350,048 | 448,679 | 28.18 | 98,631 |
| Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 18,463 | 23,637 | 28.02 | 5,174 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Tech, incl. Health | 36,500 | 46,701 | 27.95 | 10,202 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 78,121 | 99,680 | 27.6 | 21,559 |
| Physical Therapists | 172,948 | 219,752 | 27.06 | 46,804 |
| Physician Assistants | 65,628 | 83,353 | 27.01 | 17,725 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 309,201 | 392,536 | 26.95 | 83,335 |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 234,841 | 297,845 | 26.83 | 63,004 |
| Preschool Teachers, except Special Education | 437,088 | 551,985 | 26.29 | 114,896 |
| Health Educators | 61,546 | 77,664 | 26.19 | 16,118 |
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | 87,296 | 109,845 | 25.83 | 22,549 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 45,378 | 56,956 | 25.51 | 11,578 |
| Environmental Engineers | 54,341 | 68,161 | 25.43 | 13,819 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistants | 24,981 | 31,332 | 25.42 | 6,351 |
| Rock Splitters, Quarry | 3,883 | 4,858 | 25.1 | 975 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, including Health | 83,267 | 104,142 | 25.07 | 20,874 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | 319,943 | 399,430 | 24.84 | 79,488 |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | 21,126 | 26,362 | 24.79 | 5,236 |
| Radiation Therapists | 14,627 | 18,248 | 24.76 | 3,622 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,202,271 | 2,747,432 | 24.75 | 545,161 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 130,018 | 162,139 | 24.7 | 32,120 |
| Court Reporters | 19,101 | 23,790 | 24.55 | 4,688 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides | 33,216 | 41,367 | 24.54 | 8,151 |
| Surgical Technologists | 86,197 | 107,274 | 24.45 | 21,077 |
| Gaming Managers | 3,997 | 4,974 | 24.44 | 977 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 46,242 | 57,512 | 24.37 | 11,269 |
| Based on the U.S. Department of Labor data. | ||||