Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Iowa

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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 170
- Percent growth in jobs: 8.4% (#44)

#25. Family medicine physicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 190
- Percent growth in jobs: 19.4% (#29)

#24. Opticians, dispensing
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 190
- Percent growth in jobs: 26.4% (#16)

#23. Diagnostic medical sonographers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 20.0% (#27)

#22. Occupational therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 210
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.1% (#19)

#21. Respiratory therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 220
- Percent growth in jobs: 17.6% (#30)

#20. Dentists, general
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 230
- Percent growth in jobs: 21.7% (#21)

#19. Chiropractors
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 300
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.0% (#39)

#18. Radiologic technologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 310
- Percent growth in jobs: 11.8% (#41)

#17. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 310
- Percent growth in jobs: 36.9% (#7)

#16. Massage therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 340
- Percent growth in jobs: 35.1% (#8)

#15. Physician assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 360
- Percent growth in jobs: 42.4% (#3)

#14. Phlebotomists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 390
- Percent growth in jobs: 30.0% (#11)

#13. Speech-language pathologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 440
- Percent growth in jobs: 21.6% (#23)

#12. Dental hygienists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 480
- Percent growth in jobs: 43.6% (#2)

#11. Physical therapist assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 590
- Percent growth in jobs: 26.9% (#15)

#10. Physical therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 600
- Percent growth in jobs: 15.3% (#32)

#9. Pharmacy technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 650
- Percent growth in jobs: 21.2% (#24)

#8. Dental assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 900
- Percent growth in jobs: 14.0% (#34)

#7. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,180
- Percent growth in jobs: 57.6% (#1)

#6. Nurse practitioners
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,430
- Percent growth in jobs: 27.4% (#14)

#5. Medical assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 2,220
- Percent growth in jobs: 37.4% (#6)

#4. Medical and health services managers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 2,850
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.5% (#36)

#3. Nursing assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 3,960
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.0% (#39)

#2. Registered nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 7,700
- Percent growth in jobs: 32.2% (#10)

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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