Computer Support Specialists

Jobs in 1998: 18360
Projected Jobs in 2008: 34540
New Jobs: 16190
Growth Rate: 88.13
Replacement Jobs: 1140
Total Openings: 17330
Education Level Required:

Computer Engineers

Jobs in 1998: 24640
Projected Jobs in 2008: 43350
New Jobs: 18710
Growth Rate: 75.93
Replacement Jobs: 1530
Total Openings: 20240
Education Level Required:

Systems Analysts

Jobs in 1998: 19600
Projected Jobs in 2008: 34050
New Jobs: 14460
Growth Rate: 73.72
Replacement Jobs: 1220
Total Openings: 15680
Education Level Required:

Paralegals & Legal Assistants

Jobs in 1998: 3290
Projected Jobs in 2008: 5390
New Jobs: 2100
Growth Rate: 63.83
Replacement Jobs: 280
Total Openings: 2380
Education Level Required:

Biological Scientists

Jobs in 1998: 5760
Projected Jobs in 2008: 8910
New Jobs: 3150
Growth Rate: 54.69
Replacement Jobs: 1200
Total Openings: 4350
Education Level Required:

Desktop Publishing Specialists

Jobs in 1998: 630
Projected Jobs in 2008: 970
New Jobs: 350
Growth Rate: 53.97
Replacement Jobs: 110
Total Openings: 460
Education Level Required:

Dental Assistants

Jobs in 1998: 5320
Projected Jobs in 2008: 7990
New Jobs: 2680
Growth Rate: 50.19
Replacement Jobs: 810
Total Openings: 3490
Education Level Required:

Medical Assistants

Jobs in 1998: 6900
Projected Jobs in 2008: 10280
New Jobs: 3370
Growth Rate: 48.99
Replacement Jobs: 1710
Total Openings: 5080
Education Level Required:

Dental Hygienists

Jobs in 1998: 4740
Projected Jobs in 2008: 7050
New Jobs: 2310
Growth Rate: 48.73
Replacement Jobs: 1060
Total Openings: 3370
Education Level Required:

Nuclear Techns/Technologists

Jobs in 1998: 130
Projected Jobs in 2008: 180
New Jobs: 60
Growth Rate: 38.46
Replacement Jobs: 30
Total Openings: 90
Education Level Required:

Financial Analysts, Statistical

Jobs in 1998: 2540
Projected Jobs in 2008: 3660
New Jobs: 1120
Growth Rate: 44.09
Replacement Jobs: 390
Total Openings: 1510
Education Level Required:

Database Administrators

Jobs in 1998: 2910
Projected Jobs in 2008: 4190
New Jobs: 1280
Growth Rate: 43.99
Replacement Jobs: 470
Total Openings: 1750
Education Level Required:

Photographic Process Wkrs, Prec

Jobs in 1998: 350
Projected Jobs in 2008: 500
New Jobs: 140
Growth Rate: 42.86
Replacement Jobs: 140
Total Openings: 280
Education Level Required:

Engr/Nat Sci/Comp/Info Sys Managers

Jobs in 1998: 16070
Projected Jobs in 2008: 22000
New Jobs: 5920
Growth Rate: 36.9
Replacement Jobs: 2820
Total Openings: 8740
Education Level Required:

Social/Human Service Assistants

Jobs in 1998: 11440
Projected Jobs in 2008: 16290
New Jobs: 4850
Growth Rate: 42.4
Replacement Jobs: 2980
Total Openings: 7830
Education Level Required:

Physician Assistants

Jobs in 1998: 1620
Projected Jobs in 2008: 2290
New Jobs: 670
Growth Rate: 41.36
Replacement Jobs: 270
Total Openings: 940
Education Level Required:

Secrts/Comdts/Fin Ser Sales Agts

Jobs in 1998: 17410
Projected Jobs in 2008: 24520
New Jobs: 7110
Growth Rate: 40.84
Replacement Jobs: 1320
Total Openings: 8430
Education Level Required:

Home Health Aides

Jobs in 1998: 19570
Projected Jobs in 2008: 27490
New Jobs: 7920
Growth Rate: 40.47
Replacement Jobs: 2720
Total Openings: 10640
Education Level Required:

Med Records/Health Info Techns

Jobs in 1998: 2490
Projected Jobs in 2008: 3400
New Jobs: 910
Growth Rate: 36.55
Replacement Jobs: 620
Total Openings: 1530
Education Level Required:

Lawn Service Managers

Jobs in 1998: 1060
Projected Jobs in 2008: 1440
New Jobs: 380
Growth Rate: 35.85
Replacement Jobs: 80
Total Openings: 460
Education Level Required:

Physical Therapy Assists/Aides

Jobs in 1998: 2030
Projected Jobs in 2008: 2740
New Jobs: 710
Growth Rate: 34.98
Replacement Jobs: 500
Total Openings: 1210
Education Level Required:

Interior Designers

Jobs in 1998: 2420
Projected Jobs in 2008: 3260
New Jobs: 840
Growth Rate: 34.71
Replacement Jobs: 350
Total Openings: 1190
Education Level Required:

Cardiology Technologists/Techns

Jobs in 1998: 390
Projected Jobs in 2008: 520
New Jobs: 130
Growth Rate: 33.33
Replacement Jobs: 100
Total Openings: 230
Education Level Required:

Personal/Home Care Aides

Jobs in 1998: 2960
Projected Jobs in 2008: 3940
New Jobs: 980
Growth Rate: 33.11
Replacement Jobs: 770
Total Openings: 1750
Education Level Required:

Residential Counselors

Jobs in 1998: 9800
Projected Jobs in 2008: 13010
New Jobs: 3210
Growth Rate: 32.76
Replacement Jobs: 2240
Total Openings: 5450
Education Level Required:

Speech Pathologts/Audiologists

Jobs in 1998: 2870
Projected Jobs in 2008: 3810
New Jobs: 940
Growth Rate: 32.75
Replacement Jobs: 430
Total Openings: 1370
Education Level Required:

Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs

Jobs in 1998: 220
Projected Jobs in 2008: 290
New Jobs: 60
Growth Rate: 31.82
Replacement Jobs: 20
Total Openings: 80
Education Level Required:

Correctional Officers

Jobs in 1998: 8150
Projected Jobs in 2008: 10460
New Jobs: 2320
Growth Rate: 28.34
Replacement Jobs: 2230
Total Openings: 4550
Education Level Required:

Teachers, Preschool

Jobs in 1998: 11710
Projected Jobs in 2008: 15420
New Jobs: 3720
Growth Rate: 31.68
Replacement Jobs: 2490
Total Openings: 6210
Education Level Required:

Electroneurodiagnostic Techns

Jobs in 1998: 420
Projected Jobs in 2008: 540
New Jobs: 130
Growth Rate: 28.57
Replacement Jobs: 100
Total Openings: 230
Education Level Required:

Occupational Therapists

Jobs in 1998: 2760
Projected Jobs in 2008: 3600
New Jobs: 840
Growth Rate: 30.43
Replacement Jobs: 410
Total Openings: 1250
Education Level Required:

Respiratory Therapists

Jobs in 1998: 1620
Projected Jobs in 2008: 2110
New Jobs: 500
Growth Rate: 30.25
Replacement Jobs: 240
Total Openings: 740
Education Level Required:

Biological/Agric Techns/Technols

Jobs in 1998: 2180
Projected Jobs in 2008: 2840
New Jobs: 650
Growth Rate: 30.28
Replacement Jobs: 500
Total Openings: 1150
Education Level Required:

Occ Therapy Assistants/Aides

Jobs in 1998: 590
Projected Jobs in 2008: 760
New Jobs: 180
Growth Rate: 28.81
Replacement Jobs: 140
Total Openings: 320
Education Level Required:

Social Workers, Med/Psychiatric

Jobs in 1998: 10120
Projected Jobs in 2008: 13160
New Jobs: 3040
Growth Rate: 30.04
Replacement Jobs: 1310
Total Openings: 4350
Education Level Required:

Teachers, Special Education

Jobs in 1998: 10730
Projected Jobs in 2008: 13950
New Jobs: 3220
Growth Rate: 30.01
Replacement Jobs: 910
Total Openings: 4130
Education Level Required:

Teacher Aides, Paraprofessional

Jobs in 1998: 17030
Projected Jobs in 2008: 22110
New Jobs: 5080
Growth Rate: 29.83
Replacement Jobs: 1950
Total Openings: 7030
Education Level Required:

Geologsts/Geophysts/Oceanogrphrs

Jobs in 1998: 960
Projected Jobs in 2008: 1240
New Jobs: 280
Growth Rate: 29.17
Replacement Jobs: 250
Total Openings: 530
Education Level Required:

Medical/Health Service Managers

Jobs in 1998: 7450
Projected Jobs in 2008: 9570
New Jobs: 2110
Growth Rate: 28.46
Replacement Jobs: 1320
Total Openings: 3430
Education Level Required:

Sales Agents, Business Services

Jobs in 1998: 8160
Projected Jobs in 2008: 10460
New Jobs: 2300
Growth Rate: 28.19
Replacement Jobs: 1680
Total Openings: 3980
Education Level Required:

Nuclear Engineers

Jobs in 1998: 320
Projected Jobs in 2008: 410
New Jobs: 80
Growth Rate: 28.13
Replacement Jobs: 70
Total Openings: 150
Education Level Required:

Bill & Account Collectors

Jobs in 1998: 5530
Projected Jobs in 2008: 6970
New Jobs: 1440
Growth Rate: 26.04
Replacement Jobs: 1460
Total Openings: 2900
Education Level Required:

Brokerage Clerks

Jobs in 1998: 6340
Projected Jobs in 2008: 8120
New Jobs: 1780
Growth Rate: 28.08
Replacement Jobs: 820
Total Openings: 2600
Education Level Required:

Physicians and Surgeons

Jobs in 1998: 20770
Projected Jobs in 2008: 26530
New Jobs: 5760
Growth Rate: 27.73
Replacement Jobs: 3240
Total Openings: 9000
Education Level Required:

Physical Therapists

Jobs in 1998: 4390
Projected Jobs in 2008: 5610
New Jobs: 1220
Growth Rate: 27.79
Replacement Jobs: 660
Total Openings: 1880
Education Level Required:

Child Care Workers

Jobs in 1998: 12410
Projected Jobs in 2008: 15850
New Jobs: 3430
Growth Rate: 27.72
Replacement Jobs: 1220
Total Openings: 4650
Education Level Required:

Technical Writers

Jobs in 1998: 2840
Projected Jobs in 2008: 3610
New Jobs: 770
Growth Rate: 27.11
Replacement Jobs: 740
Total Openings: 1510
Education Level Required:

Medical Scientists

Jobs in 1998: 1130
Projected Jobs in 2008: 1430
New Jobs: 300
Growth Rate: 26.55
Replacement Jobs: 330
Total Openings: 630
Education Level Required:

Social Workers, Ex Med/Psychtric

Jobs in 1998: 13740
Projected Jobs in 2008: 17440
New Jobs: 3700
Growth Rate: 26.93
Replacement Jobs: 1780
Total Openings: 5480
Education Level Required:

Management Analysts

Jobs in 1998: 7610
Projected Jobs in 2008: 9600
New Jobs: 1990
Growth Rate: 26.15
Replacement Jobs: 600
Total Openings: 2590
Education Level Required: