Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Washington D.C.

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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 20
- Percent growth in jobs: 13.3% (#22)

#25. Ophthalmic medical technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 20
- Percent growth in jobs: 14.3% (#19)

#24. Diagnostic medical sonographers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 20
- Percent growth in jobs: 25.0% (#7)

#23. Athletic trainers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 30
- Percent growth in jobs: 12.5% (#23)

#22. Phlebotomists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 40
- Percent growth in jobs: 10.8% (#25)

#21. Psychiatric technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 50
- Percent growth in jobs: 23.8% (#10)

#20. Dental hygienists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 60
- Percent growth in jobs: 5.5% (#35)

#19. Pharmacists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 60
- Percent growth in jobs: 5.8% (#34)

#18. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 70
- Percent growth in jobs: 19.4% (#15)

#17. Occupational therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 70
- Percent growth in jobs: 20.6% (#13)

#16. Dietitians and nutritionists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 70
- Percent growth in jobs: 25.0% (#7)

#15. Respiratory therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 90
- Percent growth in jobs: 14.3% (#19)

#14. Pharmacy technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 100
- Percent growth in jobs: 76.9% (#1)

#13. Massage therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 110
- Percent growth in jobs: 21.2% (#11)

#12. Dental assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 120
- Percent growth in jobs: 8.4% (#28)

#11. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 120
- Percent growth in jobs: 20.3% (#14)

#10. Physical therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 120
- Percent growth in jobs: 20.7% (#12)

#9. Dentists, general
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 160
- Percent growth in jobs: 31.4% (#4)

#8. Physician assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 41.7% (#3)

#7. Speech-language pathologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 230
- Percent growth in jobs: 7.0% (#30)

#6. Nursing assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 360
- Percent growth in jobs: 18.9% (#16)

#5. Medical assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 360
- Percent growth in jobs: 41.9% (#2)

#4. Nurse practitioners
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 460
- Percent growth in jobs: 27.2% (#5)

#3. Medical and health services managers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 570
- Percent growth in jobs: 5.4% (#36)

#2. Registered nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 3,060
- Percent growth in jobs: 25.2% (#6)

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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