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Fastest Growing Jobs by State 2024-2034

If you're mapping out the next decade of work across the United States, the data for 2024-2034 points to a massive shift in healthcare staffing. For forty-two states, Nurse Practitioners are officially the fastest-growing occupation, with projected employment increases ranging from a low of 30% in Nebraska up to a staggering 65% in Utah. The growth isn't just national; it's hitting specific regions hard. In Alabama, that number sits at 44%. Arizona is looking at 54%, while Arkansas jumps to 50%. California expects a 52% rise, and Colorado and Idaho both show projections of 62%. Delaware sees 45%, Georgia and Mississippi both hit 57%, and Illinois comes in at 41%. Indiana and Maine are tied at 40%, Iowa is at 48%, and Kansas is at 38%. Louisiana projects 32%, Massachusetts 35%, and Michigan as well as Maryland both at 42%. Minnesota matches Alabama at 44%. It's not just healthcare everywhere though. Home Health Aides top the list in Alaska and Vermont. Healthcare Managers lead in South Dakota and Wyoming. Marine Engineers are the fastest-growing job in Connecticut. Solar PV Installers dominate Florida with a massive 91% projection. Mental Health Counselors are the top choice in Hawaii, and Couriers take the lead in Kentucky. This breakdown covers all fifty states using data from Projections Central for the full 2024-2034 period.

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Fastest Growing Jobs by State 2024-2034

If you're mapping out the next decade of work across the United States, the data for 2024-2034 points to a massive shift in healthcare staffing. For forty-two states, Nurse Practitioners are officially the fastest-growing occupation, with projected employment increases ranging from a low of 30% in Nebraska up to a staggering 65% in Utah. The growth isn't just national; it's hitting specific regions hard. In Alabama, that number sits at 44%. Arizona is looking at 54%, while Arkansas jumps to 50%. California expects a 52% rise, and Colorado and Idaho both show projections of 62%. Delaware sees 45%, Georgia and Mississippi both hit 57%, and Illinois comes in at 41%. Indiana and Maine are tied at 40%, Iowa is at 48%, and Kansas is at 38%. Louisiana projects 32%, Massachusetts 35%, and Michigan as well as Maryland both at 42%. Minnesota matches Alabama at 44%. It's not just healthcare everywhere though. Home Health Aides top the list in Alaska and Vermont. Healthcare Managers lead in South Dakota and Wyoming. Marine Engineers are the fastest-growing job in Connecticut. Solar PV Installers dominate Florida with a massive 91% projection. Mental Health Counselors are the top choice in Hawaii, and Couriers take the lead in Kentucky. This breakdown covers all fifty states using data from Projections Central for the full 2024-2034 period.

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