Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Nebraska

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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 80
- Percent growth in jobs: 14.5% (#27)

#25. Optometrists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 80
- Percent growth in jobs: 25.0% (#9)

#24. Massage therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 90
- Percent growth in jobs: 8.4% (#40)

#23. Surgical technologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 100
- Percent growth in jobs: 15.6% (#24)

#22. Opticians, dispensing
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 130
- Percent growth in jobs: 16.9% (#21)

#21. Chiropractors
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 130
- Percent growth in jobs: 19.4% (#15)

#20. Ophthalmic medical technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 130
- Percent growth in jobs: 25.5% (#7)

#19. Physical therapist aides
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 140
- Percent growth in jobs: 17.3% (#20)

#18. Phlebotomists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 150
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.8% (#41)

#17. Radiologic technologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 170
- Percent growth in jobs: 14.9% (#26)

#16. Speech-language pathologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 170
- Percent growth in jobs: 16.7% (#22)

#15. Dental hygienists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 190
- Percent growth in jobs: 17.6% (#19)

#14. Occupational therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 10.3% (#36)

#13. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 35.1% (#4)

#12. Physical therapist assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 250
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.2% (#37)

#11. Pharmacy technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 320
- Percent growth in jobs: 25.4% (#8)

#10. Physician assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 340
- Percent growth in jobs: 16.1% (#23)

#9. Dental assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 410
- Percent growth in jobs: 21.6% (#13)

#8. Physical therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 450
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.7% (#42)

#7. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 540
- Percent growth in jobs: 19.4% (#15)

#6. Medical assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 600
- Percent growth in jobs: 4.3% (#51)

#5. Nursing assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 670
- Percent growth in jobs: 39.6% (#3)

#4. Nurse practitioners
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 680
- Percent growth in jobs: 22.9% (#11)

#3. Medical and health services managers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 2,140
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.7% (#42)

#2. Registered nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 2,710
- Percent growth in jobs: 21.7% (#12)

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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