Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Missouri

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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 190
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.1% (#29)

#25. Psychiatric technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 230
- Percent growth in jobs: 13.8% (#22)

#24. Diagnostic medical sonographers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 240
- Percent growth in jobs: 5.6% (#40)

#23. Radiologic technologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 270
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.7% (#24)

#22. Dentists, general
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 280
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.1% (#25)

#21. Occupational therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 290
- Percent growth in jobs: 3.6% (#45)

#20. Family medicine physicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 290
- Percent growth in jobs: 31.2% (#2)

#19. Occupational therapy assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 370
- Percent growth in jobs: 28.9% (#4)

#18. Physician assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 410
- Percent growth in jobs: 4.0% (#42)

#17. Pharmacy technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 430
- Percent growth in jobs: 17.3% (#16)

#16. Phlebotomists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 480
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.2% (#10)

#15. Massage therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 510
- Percent growth in jobs: 3.4% (#46)

#14. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 690
- Percent growth in jobs: 18.8% (#14)

#13. Dental hygienists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 700
- Percent growth in jobs: 24.6% (#7)

#12. Speech-language pathologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 710
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.8% (#32)

#11. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 720
- Percent growth in jobs: 29.5% (#3)

#10. Physical therapist assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 780
- Percent growth in jobs: 16.7% (#17)

#9. Physical therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 790
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.7% (#9)

#8. Respiratory therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 980
- Percent growth in jobs: 17.7% (#15)

#7. Dental assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,410
- Percent growth in jobs: 4.0% (#42)

#6. Nursing assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,680
- Percent growth in jobs: 16.2% (#19)

#5. Medical assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 2,280
- Percent growth in jobs: 28.0% (#5)

#4. Medical and health services managers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 3,030
- Percent growth in jobs: 47.5% (#1)

#3. Nurse practitioners
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 4,800
- Percent growth in jobs: 6.5% (#35)

#2. Registered nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 10,200
- Percent growth in jobs: 13.4% (#23)

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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