Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Arkansas

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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 100
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.7% (#34)

#25. Surgical technologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 120
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.6% (#35)

#24. Family medicine physicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 130
- Percent growth in jobs: 6.5% (#40)

#23. Radiologic technologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 130
- Percent growth in jobs: 20.6% (#15)

#22. Massage therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 150
- Percent growth in jobs: 44.1% (#2)

#21. Occupational therapy assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 190
- Percent growth in jobs: 24.1% (#11)

#20. Phlebotomists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 190
- Percent growth in jobs: 32.2% (#5)

#19. Physician assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.6% (#35)

#18. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.7% (#22)

#17. Dental hygienists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 230
- Percent growth in jobs: 29.1% (#8)

#16. Psychiatric technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 290
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.6% (#12)

#15. Occupational therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 320
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.1% (#23)

#14. Dental assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 340
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.0% (#14)

#13. Respiratory therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 450
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.8% (#28)

#12. Pharmacy technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 490
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.4% (#13)

#11. Physical therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 530
- Percent growth in jobs: 37.1% (#4)

#10. Physical therapist assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 630
- Percent growth in jobs: 17.4% (#17)

#9. Medical assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 780
- Percent growth in jobs: 38.4% (#3)

#8. Speech-language pathologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 890
- Percent growth in jobs: 28.0% (#9)

#7. Healthcare support workers, all other
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 910
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.6% (#35)

#6. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,510
- Percent growth in jobs: 53.9% (#1)

#5. Nurse practitioners
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,620
- Percent growth in jobs: 8.8% (#32)

#4. Nursing assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,870
- Percent growth in jobs: 32.2% (#5)

#3. Medical and health services managers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 2,350
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.1% (#31)

#2. Registered nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 6,450
- Percent growth in jobs: 29.5% (#7)

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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