Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Louisiana

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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 30
- Percent growth in jobs: 3.5% (#24)

#25. Psychiatric aides
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 40
- Percent growth in jobs: 11.4% (#12)

#24. Occupational therapy aides
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 70
- Percent growth in jobs: 1.5% (#32)

#23. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 70
- Percent growth in jobs: 5.3% (#21)

#22. Psychiatric technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 70
- Percent growth in jobs: 6.3% (#19)

#21. Opticians, dispensing
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 110
- Percent growth in jobs: 3.6% (#23)

#20. Healthcare support workers, all other
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 110
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.6% (#14)

#19. Diagnostic medical sonographers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 160
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.0% (#16)

#18. Occupational therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 22.7% (#4)

#17. Massage therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 29.0% (#2)

#16. Occupational therapy assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 210
- Percent growth in jobs: 8.9% (#17)

#15. Phlebotomists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 220
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.8% (#10)

#14. Physical therapist aides
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 220
- Percent growth in jobs: 18.6% (#7)

#13. Physician assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 290
- Percent growth in jobs: 22.0% (#6)

#12. Speech-language pathologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 300
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.6% (#14)

#11. Physical therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 350
- Percent growth in jobs: 1.8% (#30)

#10. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 350
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.6% (#3)

#9. Physical therapist assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 440
- Percent growth in jobs: 17.1% (#8)

#8. Respiratory therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 480
- Percent growth in jobs: 5.6% (#20)

#7. Medical assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 590
- Percent growth in jobs: 10.1% (#13)

#6. Pharmacy technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 630
- Percent growth in jobs: 3.0% (#26)

#5. Nursing assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 750
- Percent growth in jobs: 1.8% (#30)

#4. Registered nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,170
- Percent growth in jobs: 22.6% (#5)

#3. Medical and health services managers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,210
- Percent growth in jobs: 37.7% (#1)

#2. Nurse practitioners
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 6,260
- Percent growth in jobs: 16.5% (#9)

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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