Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Alabama

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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 150
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.9% (#29)

#25. Dentists, general
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 150
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.4% (#9)

#24. Massage therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 160
- Percent growth in jobs: 19.5% (#16)

#23. Ophthalmic medical technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 13.2% (#22)

#22. Nurse anesthetists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 16.7% (#19)

#21. Diagnostic medical sonographers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 16.9% (#18)

#20. Occupational therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 240
- Percent growth in jobs: 24.7% (#8)

#19. Physical therapist aides
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 250
- Percent growth in jobs: 36.2% (#5)

#18. Physician assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 260
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.0% (#44)

#17. Radiologic technologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 390
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.7% (#24)

#16. Dental assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 410
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.2% (#10)

#15. Speech-language pathologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 460
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.9% (#23)

#14. Dental hygienists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 480
- Percent growth in jobs: 8.4% (#36)

#13. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 500
- Percent growth in jobs: 20.8% (#13)

#12. Respiratory therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 500
- Percent growth in jobs: 22.0% (#11)

#11. Phlebotomists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 550
- Percent growth in jobs: 21.2% (#12)

#10. Physical therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 600
- Percent growth in jobs: 36.8% (#4)

#9. Physical therapist assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 750
- Percent growth in jobs: 11.0% (#27)

#8. Pharmacy technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,150
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.5% (#30)

#7. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,600
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.3% (#41)

#6. Nursing assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,850
- Percent growth in jobs: 19.6% (#15)

#5. Medical assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 2,180
- Percent growth in jobs: 53.6% (#1)

#4. Nurse practitioners
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 2,210
- Percent growth in jobs: 31.8% (#7)

#3. Medical and health services managers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 4,170
- Percent growth in jobs: 8.1% (#37)

#2. Registered nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 4,210
- Percent growth in jobs: 19.4% (#17)

This story features data reporting and writing by Paxtyn Merten and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

#1. Home health and personal care aides
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