Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Kansas

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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 70
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.0% (#19)

#25. Nurse anesthetists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 100
- Percent growth in jobs: 2.8% (#45)

#24. Pharmacists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 110
- Percent growth in jobs: 5.3% (#36)

#23. Dental hygienists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 120
- Percent growth in jobs: 13.6% (#14)

#22. Psychiatric technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 120
- Percent growth in jobs: 16.9% (#11)

#21. Diagnostic medical sonographers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 130
- Percent growth in jobs: 6.1% (#30)

#20. Radiologic technologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 130
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.2% (#7)

#19. Massage therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 150
- Percent growth in jobs: 5.3% (#36)

#18. Dental assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 180
- Percent growth in jobs: 27.3% (#4)

#17. Occupational therapy assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.8% (#16)

#16. Occupational therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 240
- Percent growth in jobs: 19.2% (#9)

#15. Phlebotomists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 290
- Percent growth in jobs: 24.2% (#5)

#14. Physical therapist assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 300
- Percent growth in jobs: 27.8% (#3)

#13. Physician assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 310
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.3% (#6)

#12. Respiratory therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 330
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.0% (#19)

#11. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 340
- Percent growth in jobs: 21.5% (#8)

#10. Speech-language pathologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 360
- Percent growth in jobs: 15.0% (#12)

#9. Physical therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 380
- Percent growth in jobs: 5.5% (#34)

#8. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 490
- Percent growth in jobs: 11.1% (#17)

#7. Pharmacy technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 800
- Percent growth in jobs: 14.2% (#13)

#6. Medical assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 970
- Percent growth in jobs: 4.4% (#40)

#5. Nursing assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,230
- Percent growth in jobs: 45.1% (#1)

#4. Nurse practitioners
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,320
- Percent growth in jobs: 29.7% (#2)

#3. Medical and health services managers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 2,270
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.3% (#25)

#2. Registered nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 4,400
- Percent growth in jobs: 17.1% (#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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