Renewable energy production will drive much of the growth in American jobs over the next decade: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), wind turbine service technicians, solar photovoltaic installers, and nurse practitioners are expected to have the highest growth rates by 2033.
Wind energy is a growing component of renewable energy production in the U.S., and jobs for wind turbine service technicians are projected to grow more than any other occupation, 60% by 2033. Turbine technicians earned a median salary of nearly $62,000 in 2023.
The second fastest-growing job is solar photovoltaic installer, the people who assemble and maintain solar panels. Solar energy is another growing part of renewable energy production. Installers earn a median salary of nearly $49,000.
The highest-paying profession in the top 20 is computer and information research scientist, individuals who research innovative uses for new and existing computing technologies. In 2023, their median income was $145,000.Are jobs in the medical field in demand?
Nurse practitioner, the third fastest-growing occupation, is one of eight health roles among the 20 fastest-growing professions. The median income for this position in 2023 was just over $126,000.
Other health positions in the top 20 and their roles include:
• Medical and health services manager: Planning, directing, and coordinating the business side of healthcare.
• Physician assistant: Examining, diagnosing, and treating patients under a physician’s supervision.
• Physical therapist assistant: Helping patients regain movement and manage pain after injuries and illnesses, supervised by a physical therapist.
• Occupational therapy assistant: Helping prepare treatment rooms for occupational therapy sessions, and assisting occupational therapists with treatment.
• Home health and personal care aide: Assisting individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses and monitoring their condition.
• Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselor: Counseling on issues such as alcoholism, addiction, and depression.
• Epidemiologist: Investigating patterns and causes of diseases and injuries to inform public health decisions.
• Our furry friends are also receiving care: three of the 20 fastest-growing professions in the top are related to veterinary care: veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers, veterinary technologists and technicians, and veterinarians.What types of occupations are adding the most jobs?
The occupation of home health and personal care aides is expected to have the largest number of new jobs, with 820,500 new positions projected by 2033 — more than double any other occupation. In 2023, these positions earned a median average salary of $33,530.
In second place is software developer with an increase of 303,700 jobs. Their median income is the second highest on this list, at $132,270.
The highest-paying occupation projected to add new jobs by 2033 is computer and information systems manager, who oversee and coordinate the computer-related activities of an organization, earning just under $170,000.Source: USA Facts