- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 3.7%
- Total employment in 2024: 104,300
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +3,900
- 2024 average annual income: $173,500

Department of Labor job description: "Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 3.8%
- Total employment in 2024: 212,500
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +8,000
- 2024 average annual income: $175,710

Department of Labor job description: "Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 3.9%
- Total employment in 2024: 100,000
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +3,900
- 2024 average annual income: $280,570

Department of Labor job description: "Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 3.9%
- Total employment in 2024: 25,100
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +1,000
- 2024 average annual income: $371,280

Department of Labor job description: "All surgeons not listed separately."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 4.0%
- Total employment in 2024: 24,600
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +1,000
- 2024 average annual income: $166,000

Department of Labor job description: "Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 4.1%
- Total employment in 2024: 864,800
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +35,900
- 2024 average annual income: $182,760

Department of Labor job description: "Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 4.1%
- Total employment in 2024: 129,800
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +5,400
- 2024 average annual income: $196,100

Department of Labor job description: "Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 4.1%
- Total employment in 2024: 6,100
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +300
- 2024 average annual income: $360,240

Department of Labor job description: "Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions. May perform surgery to improve function or appearance."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 4.1%
- Total employment in 2024: 14,700
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +600
- 2024 average annual income: $365,060

Department of Labor job description: "Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 4.1%
- Total employment in 2024: 19,400
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +800
- 2024 average annual income: $432,490

Department of Labor job description: "Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 4.2%
- Total employment in 2024: 12,600
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +500
- 2024 average annual income: $266,020

Department of Labor job description: "Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 4.3%
- Total employment in 2024: 309,400
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +13,300
- 2024 average annual income: $262,930

Department of Labor job description: "Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 4.3%
- Total employment in 2024: 12,500
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +500
- 2024 average annual income: $301,500

Department of Labor job description: "Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 4.4%
- Total employment in 2024: 5,900
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +300
- 2024 average annual income: $254,620

Department of Labor job description: "Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 4.5%
- Total employment in 2024: 900
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +
- 2024 average annual income: $258,660

Department of Labor job description: "Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 4.7%
- Total employment in 2024: 619,500
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +29,000
- 2024 average annual income: $160,930

Department of Labor job description: "Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 5.0%
- Total employment in 2024: 83,200
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +4,100
- 2024 average annual income: $163,520

Department of Labor job description: "Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 5.0%
- Total employment in 2024: 221,900
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +11,100
- 2024 average annual income: $160,480

Department of Labor job description: "Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 5.4%
- Total employment in 2024: 8,300
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +500
- 2024 average annual income: $286,310

Department of Labor job description: "Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 5.5%
- Total employment in 2024: 19,100
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +1,000
- 2024 average annual income: $259,750

Department of Labor job description: "Compete in athletic events."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 6.1%
- Total employment in 2024: 27,100
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +1,700
- 2024 average annual income: $269,120

Department of Labor job description: "Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 6.4%
- Total employment in 2024: 10,900
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +700
- 2024 average annual income: $347,810

Department of Labor job description: "Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 6.6%
- Total employment in 2024: 407,000
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +26,700
- 2024 average annual income: $171,520

Department of Labor job description: "Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 7.3%
- Total employment in 2024: 76,800
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +5,600
- 2024 average annual income: $156,770

Department of Labor job description: "Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 8.6%
- Total employment in 2024: 53,800
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +4,600
- 2024 average annual income: $231,700

Department of Labor job description: "Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 8.7%
- Total employment in 2024: 21,400
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +1,900
- 2024 average annual income: $165,600

Department of Labor job description: "Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 9.6%
- Total employment in 2024: 326,000
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +31,200
- 2024 average annual income: $160,210

Department of Labor job description: "Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 14.8%
- Total employment in 2024: 868,600
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +128,800
- 2024 average annual income: $180,470

Department of Labor job description: "Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 15.2%
- Total employment in 2024: 667,100
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +101,600
- 2024 average annual income: $187,990

Department of Labor job description: "Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming."

- Projected job growth rate, 2024-34: 19.7%
- Total employment in 2024: 40,300
- Projected employment change, 2024-34: +7,900
- 2024 average annual income: $152,310

Department of Labor job description: "Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software."