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Projections of industry and occupational employment, labor force, and economic growth covering the 2006-16 decade were released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor.

Over the 2006-16 decade, total employment is projected to increase by 15.6 million jobs, or 10 percent, slightly less than the 15.9 million jobs, or 12 percent, during the 1996-2006 decade.  The labor force filling these
jobs, while becoming more racially and ethnically diverse, is projected to grow more slowly than in the past. 

The 10 industries with the largest wage and salary employment growth,2006-2016

Management, scientific, and technical consulting services
Employment services
General medical and surgical hospitals, public and private
Elementary and secondary schools, public and private
Local government, excluding education and hospitals
Offices of physicians
Limited-service eating places
Colleges, universities, and professional schools, public and private
Computer systems design and related services
Home health care services

Now for the 30 fastest growing occupations - Is your job in this list?
1. Network systems and data communications analysts
2. Personal and home care aides
3. Home health aides
4. Computer software engineers, applications
5. Veterinary technologists and technicians
6. Personal financial advisors
7. Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
8. Medical assistants
9. Veterinarians
10. Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors
11. Skin care specialists
12. Financial analysts
13. Social and human service assistants
14. Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators
15. Physical therapist assistants
16. Pharmacy technicians
17. Forensic science technicians
18. Dental hygienists
19. Mental health counselors
20. Mental health and substance abuse social workers
21. Marriage and family therapists
22. Dental assistants
23. Computer systems analysts
24. Database administrators
25. Computer software engineers, systems software
26. Gaming and sports book writers and runners
27. Environmental science and protection technicians
28. Manicurists and pedicurists
29. Physical therapists
30. Physician assistants

P.S:- For 15 of the 30 fastest growing occupations, a bachelor’s or higher  degree is the most significant source of postsecondary education or  training.