20. Industrial machinery mechanics: BLS projects an increase of 19,400 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 381,500
Projected number in 2028: 400,800
Median annual wage in 2018: $52,340
What they do, according to O*NET: Repair, install, or maintain industrial equipment.
T-18. Loan interviewers and clerks: BLS projects an increase of 19,500 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 226,300
Projected number in 2028: 245,800
Median annual wage in 2018: $39,890
What they do, according to O*NET: Interview and do background checks on loan applicants and prepare and review loan application paperwork.
T-18. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers: BLS projects an increase of 19,500 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 487,000
Projected number in 2028: 506,400
Median annual wage in 2018: $66,140
What they do, according to O*NET: Directly supervise mechanics and machinery installers and repairers.
17. Cement masons and concrete finishers: BLS projects an increase of 21,100 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 191,100
Projected number in 2028: 212,200
Median annual wage in 2018: $43,000
What they do, according to O*NET: Smooth and finish concrete surfaces, like sidewalks, roads, and building floors.
16. First-line supervisors of transportation workers: BLS projects an increase of 22,200 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 416,200
Projected number in 2028: 438,300
Median annual wage in 2018: $55,600
What they do, according to O*NET: Directly supervise transportation and material moving workers.
15. Construction and maintenance painters: BLS projects an increase of 22,400 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 375,600
Projected number in 2028: 398,000
Median annual wage in 2018: $38,940
What they do, according to O*NET: Paint walls and buildings.
14. Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives: BLS projects an increase of 23,300 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 1,406,400
Projected number in 2028: 1,429,800
Median annual wage in 2018: $58,510
What they do, according to O*NET: Sell goods for manufacturers or wholesalers to other businesses.
13. Real estate sales agents: BLS projects an increase of 25,600 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 369,200
Projected number in 2028: 394,800
Median annual wage in 2018: $48,690
What they do, according to O*NET: Rent, buy, or sell property for clients.
12. Property, real estate, and community association managers: BLS projects an increase of 26,500 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 363,000
Projected number in 2028: 389,500
Median annual wage in 2018: $58,340
What they do, according to O*NET: Plan and coordinate the buying, selling, and management of real estate properties.
11. Police and sheriff's patrol officers: BLS projects an increase of 34,500 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 687,100
Projected number in 2028: 721,600
Median annual wage in 2018: $61,380
What they do, according to O*NET: Patrol a designated area to enforce laws and prevent crime.
T-9. Food service managers: BLS projects an increase of 38,500 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 356,400
Projected number in 2028: 394,900
Median annual wage in 2018: $54,240
What they do, according to O*NET: Manage a business or organization that provides food or beverages.
T-9. Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators: BLS projects an increase of 38,500 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 402,400
Projected number in 2028: 441,000
Median annual wage in 2018: $47,810
What they do, according to O*NET: Operate construction equipment.
8. Self-enrichment education teachers: BLS projects an increase of 43,600 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 369,500
Projected number in 2028: 413,100
Median annual wage in 2018: $38,720
What they do, according to O*NET: Teach courses other than those for a traditional degree or occupational objective. Examples include dance instructors, flight instructors, music teachers, or martial arts instructors.
7. Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors: BLS projects an increase of 45,700 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 356,900
Projected number in 2028: 402,500
Median annual wage in 2018: $39,820
What they do, according to O*NET: Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities.
6. Insurance sales agents: BLS projects an increase of 48,300 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 475,900
Projected number in 2028: 524,200
Median annual wage in 2018: $50,600
What they do, according to O*NET: Sell health, property, life, or other types of insurance.
5. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters: BLS projects an increase of 68,200 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 500,300
Projected number in 2028: 568,600
Median annual wage in 2018: $53,910
What they do, according to O*NET: Install and repair pipe systems that carry water, gas, or other fluids.
4. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers: BLS projects an increase of 69,100 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 662,600
Projected number in 2028: 731,700
Median annual wage in 2018: $65,230
What they do, according to O*NET: Supervise workers in construction or mining and other extraction occupations.
3. Electricians: BLS projects an increase of 74,100 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 715,400
Projected number in 2028: 789,500
Median annual wage in 2018: $55,190
What they do, according to O*NET: Install and maintain electrical wiring and equipment.
2. Services sales representatives, all other: BLS projects an increase of 76,400 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 1,060,600
Projected number in 2028: 1,137,000
Median annual wage in 2018: $54,550
What they do, according to O*NET: This is a catchall category for occupations involving selling services to businesses or customers not classified in some other occupational group. One example given on O*NET is energy brokers.
1. Carpenters: BLS projects an increase of 80,100 jobs between 2018 and 2028.
Number in 2018: 1,006,500
Projected number in 2028: 1,086,500
Median annual wage in 2018: $46,590
What they do, according to O*NET: Construct, install, or repair wooden structures or fixtures.