Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Illinois

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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 290
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.4% (#30)

#25. Surgical technologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 350
- Percent growth in jobs: 6.6% (#32)

#24. Psychiatric technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 390
- Percent growth in jobs: 4.5% (#40)

#23. Radiologic technologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 390
- Percent growth in jobs: 8.6% (#25)

#22. Dentists, general
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 440
- Percent growth in jobs: 14.0% (#14)

#21. Diagnostic medical sonographers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 500
- Percent growth in jobs: 8.4% (#26)

#20. Occupational therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 530
- Percent growth in jobs: 2.7% (#48)

#19. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 560
- Percent growth in jobs: 24.0% (#4)

#18. Occupational therapy assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 820
- Percent growth in jobs: 21.3% (#6)

#17. Physical therapist assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 850
- Percent growth in jobs: 18.8% (#10)

#16. Respiratory therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 870
- Percent growth in jobs: 16.6% (#11)

#15. Phlebotomists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 930
- Percent growth in jobs: 1.6% (#50)

#14. Nursing assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 930
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.2% (#18)

#13. Dental hygienists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 940
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.9% (#22)

#12. Physical therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,050
- Percent growth in jobs: 24.4% (#3)

#11. Physician assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,070
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.1% (#31)

#10. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,380
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.4% (#5)

#9. Massage therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,480
- Percent growth in jobs: 19.6% (#7)

#8. Speech-language pathologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,520
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.3% (#17)

#7. Dental assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 2,280
- Percent growth in jobs: 11.1% (#20)

#6. Pharmacy technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 2,470
- Percent growth in jobs: 11.1% (#20)

#5. Medical assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 3,670
- Percent growth in jobs: 43.6% (#1)

#4. Nurse practitioners
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 3,800
- Percent growth in jobs: 26.8% (#2)

#3. Medical and health services managers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 6,250
- Percent growth in jobs: 4.6% (#39)

#2. Registered nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 19,140
- Percent growth in jobs: 19.2% (#8)

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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