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Careers with the most new jobs, 2024–34

Percentage growth favours small fields. This ranking looks at the other side of the projections: the raw number of additional jobs each occupation is expected to add between 2024 and 2034. These are the roles where sheer volume of hiring works in a job seeker's favour.

Large numbers of new jobs usually mean large numbers of total openings, because big occupations also replace people who retire or move on. Every occupation listed also has published wage data, so you can weigh demand and pay together.

Ranked by projected new jobs added, 2024–34

Median annual wage, national, BLS May 2025. Top figure here: $97,550.

Registered NursesGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 3,379,720 employed$97,550median / yrAcute Care NursesGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 3,379,720 employed$97,550median / yrAdvanced Practice Psychiatric NursesGrowingExtensive preparation needed · 3,379,720 employed$97,550median / yrCritical Care NursesGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 3,379,720 employed$97,550median / yrClinical Nurse SpecialistsGrowingExtensive preparation needed · 3,379,720 employed$97,550median / yrMedical and Health Services ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 597,080 employed$123,860median / yrFinancial ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 841,710 employed$166,570median / yrTreasurers and ControllersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 841,710 employed$166,570median / yrInvestment Fund ManagersGrowingExtensive preparation needed · 841,710 employed$166,570median / yrComputer and Information Systems ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 670,570 employed$175,140median / yrMedical AssistantsGrowingMedium preparation needed · 817,870 employed$45,690median / yrManagement AnalystsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 898,280 employed$101,860median / yrHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck DriversGrowingLittle to some preparation needed · 2,062,040 employed$58,640median / yrData ScientistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 262,440 employed$120,230median / yrBusiness Intelligence AnalystsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 262,440 employed$120,230median / yrClinical Data ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 262,440 employed$120,230median / yrElectriciansGrowingMedium preparation needed · 757,220 employed$63,190median / yrAccountants and AuditorsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 1,449,500 employed$83,680median / yrMarket Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 899,580 employed$78,760median / yrSearch Marketing StrategistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 899,580 employed$78,760median / yrMaintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralGrowingMedium preparation needed · 1,529,700 employed$49,590median / yrProject Management SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 1,066,670 employed$102,320median / yrHuman Resources SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 912,430 employed$75,940median / yrInformation Security AnalystsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 190,650 employed$129,180median / yrTraining and Development SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 458,300 employed$69,280median / yrConstruction ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 380,360 employed$114,990median / yrJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping CleanersGrowingMedium preparation needed · 2,209,760 employed$36,840median / yrComputer Systems AnalystsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 519,530 employed$105,850median / yrHealth Informatics SpecialistsGrowingExtensive preparation needed · 519,530 employed$105,850median / yrBartendersGrowingLittle to some preparation needed · 756,390 employed$34,340median / yrExercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsGrowingMedium preparation needed · 322,930 employed$47,160median / yrCarpentersGrowingLittle to some preparation needed · 670,090 employed$60,580median / yrLogisticiansGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 251,040 employed$82,320median / yrLogistics EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 251,040 employed$82,320median / yrLogistics AnalystsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 251,040 employed$82,320median / yrIndustrial EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 365,740 employed$102,440median / yrHuman Factors Engineers and ErgonomistsGrowingExtensive preparation needed · 365,740 employed$102,440median / yrValidation EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 365,740 employed$102,440median / yrManufacturing EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 365,740 employed$102,440median / yrLawyersExtensive preparation needed · 754,500 employed$159,670median / yr

How this ranking differs from fastest growing

Fastest growing ranks by percentage change — a small occupation doubling in size tops that list. This list ranks by absolute jobs added, which favours huge occupations like nursing, driving and food service. Both use the same BLS 2024–34 projections; they just answer different questions.

Many jobs does not always mean high pay

Several of the highest-volume occupations are entry-level service roles with modest medians. Check the pay range on each occupation page — and if you want volume and pay together, compare this list with the highest paying jobs without a degree guide.

Openings also come from turnover

The figures here are net new positions only. Actual annual openings in large occupations are typically several times higher once retirements and job changes are counted, so these rankings understate total hiring.

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