25 jobs once considered only for men that are now hiring tons of women

Women employed in 2014: 45,200

Women employed in 2018: 59,300

What they do, according to O*NET: Physical therapist assistants and aides are trained in physical therapy for patients who have trouble moving or are recovering from an injury. They assist a physical therapist with treatment plans, and document the progress of the patient's recovery.

Women employed in 2014: 341,700

Women employed in 2018: 450,700

What they do, according to O*NET: Freight, stock, and material movers perform manual labor to move any stock necessary.

Women employed in 2014: 244,500

Women employed in 2018: 324,600

What they do, according to O*NET: Software developers create computer software and analyze users' needs to fix software issues. They may also supervise computer programmers to make sure the software works effectively.

Women employed in 2014: 84,300

Women employed in 2018: 112,100

What they do, according to O*NET: Police and sheriff's patrol officers protect citizens by enforcing local, state, federal, or tribal laws.

Women employed in 2014: 165,000

Women employed in 2018: 220,600

What they do, according to O*NET: Pharmacists give out prescription drugs to patients, and give information to patients about medications and how to use them.

Women employed in 2014: 30,200

Women employed in 2018: 40,900

What they do, according to O*NET: Database administrators implement computer databases and coordinate changes to those databases.

Women employed in 2014: 110,900

Women employed in 2018: 150,900

What they do, according to O*NET: Compliance officers make sure companies are following outside regulations by looking at employees' performance compared with existing guidelines.

Women employed in 2014: 26,700

Women employed in 2018: 36,300

What they do, according to O*NET: Mechanical engineers design tools, engines, and other machines. They may also install equipment like centralized heat, gas, and water systems.

Women employed in 2014: 36,400

Women employed in 2018: 50,300

What they do, according to O*NET: Supervisors of transportation and material moving workers review orders and production schedules to make sure shipments and products are coming in on time and are handled efficiently.

Women employed in 2014: 114,500

Women employed in 2018: 158,700

What they do, according to O*NET: Food servers typically work in cafeterias, hotels, or hospitals, as opposed to restaurant food servers who wait tables.

Women employed in 2014: 175,600

Women employed in 2018: 243,800

What they do, according to O*NET: Human resources managers serve as a link between management and employees in many companies by answering questions, letting employees voice their concerns, and administering contracts.

Women employed in 2014: 174,800

Women employed in 2018: 244,500

What they do, according to O*NET: Computer systems analysts look at data to improve computer system performance. They also look at user requirements, system capabilities, and workflow to upgrade systems.

Women employed in 2014: 54,000

Women employed in 2018: 76,000

What they do, according to O*NET: Reservation and transportation ticket agents make reservations for customers at hotels or for transportation, and may also help tourists by giving them information.

Women employed in 2014: 30,400

Women employed in 2018: 44,500

What they do, according to O*NET: Chemists and materials scientists research the chemical properties of natural or synthetic materials, like metal, rubber, ceramics, plastics, or glass.

Women employed in 2014: 140,500

Women employed in 2018: 208,000

What they do, according to O*NET: Non-farm animal caretakers care for pets like dogs or cats in kennels. They may also work in zoos or aquariums, where they take care of more exotic animals.

Women employed in 2014: 52,600

Women employed in 2018: 78,600

What they do, according to O*NET: Construction managers oversee construction workers to make sure they're completing projects on time and in a safe environment. They also contribute to the overall construction scheduling and plan with contractors.

Women employed in 2014: 62,600

Women employed in 2018: 95,200

What they do, according to O*NET: Physician assistants provide healthcare services under the supervision of a physician, like physicals, treatment, or counseling.

Women employed in 2014: 45,000

Women employed in 2018: 71,000

What they do, according to O*NET: Architects plan and design structures like office buildings, factories, houses, and other buildings.

Women employed in 2014: 117,100

Women employed in 2018: 184,900

What they do, according to O*NET: Nurse practitioners diagnose and treat illnesses in a clinic or hospital. They may also perform diagnostic tests like lab work or x-rays.

Women employed in 2014: 45,500

Women employed in 2018: 72,600

What they do, according to O*NET: Veterinarians diagnose and treat diseases or injuries in animals. They may also research diseases to prevent them, promoting animal health.

Women employed in 2014: 37,300

Women employed in 2018: 61,800

What they do, according to O*NET: Couriers and messengers pick up and deliver messages or other objects, like documents or food, via car, bicycle, or walking.

Women employed in 2014: 31,000

Women employed in 2018: 56,600

What they do, according to O*NET: Industrial engineers design and test industrial production methods, making sure human work factors and quality control are taken into account.

Women employed in 2014: 42,200

Women employed in 2018: 78,100

What they do, according to O*NET: Construction laborers build structures on construction sites, operating heavy machinery like power tools. They may also operate larger vehicles like bulldozers or cranes.

Women employed in 2014: 48,600

Women employed in 2018: 139,900

What they do, according to O*NET: Taxi drivers and chauffeurs drive passengers around, either through a taxi or limousine service, or through a ride-hailing platform like Uber or Lyft.