Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in West Virginia

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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 110
- Percent growth in jobs: 22.0% (#26)

#25. Diagnostic medical sonographers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 120
- Percent growth in jobs: 25.5% (#18)

#24. Occupational therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 150
- Percent growth in jobs: 20.0% (#28)

#23. Nurse anesthetists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 150
- Percent growth in jobs: 51.7% (#3)

#22. Occupational therapy assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 160
- Percent growth in jobs: 16.3% (#32)

#21. Surgical technologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 200
- Percent growth in jobs: 22.2% (#25)

#20. Psychiatric technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 230
- Percent growth in jobs: 28.0% (#15)

#19. Speech-language pathologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 240
- Percent growth in jobs: 13.9% (#36)

#18. Radiologic technologists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 250
- Percent growth in jobs: 13.5% (#37)

#17. Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 260
- Percent growth in jobs: 26.5% (#16)

#16. Dental hygienists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 280
- Percent growth in jobs: 25.9% (#17)

#15. Dental assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 300
- Percent growth in jobs: 25.0% (#20)

#14. Phlebotomists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 300
- Percent growth in jobs: 25.4% (#19)

#13. Respiratory therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 320
- Percent growth in jobs: 10.2% (#43)

#12. Pharmacy technicians
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 350
- Percent growth in jobs: 24.0% (#23)

#11. Psychiatric aides
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 450
- Percent growth in jobs: 48.9% (#5)

#10. Physician assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 470
- Percent growth in jobs: 34.8% (#9)

#9. Physical therapists
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 480
- Percent growth in jobs: 55.2% (#2)

#8. Physical therapist assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 700
- Percent growth in jobs: 9.2% (#44)

#7. Nursing assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 700
- Percent growth in jobs: 35.7% (#8)

#6. Medical and health services managers
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 910
- Percent growth in jobs: 73.4% (#1)

#5. Nurse practitioners
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 920
- Percent growth in jobs: 14.9% (#34)

#4. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 1,080
- Percent growth in jobs: 32.0% (#11)

#3. Medical assistants
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 2,560
- Percent growth in jobs: 11.9% (#41)

#2. Registered nurses
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- Projected jobs added, 2020-2030: 4,980
- Percent growth in jobs: 29.7% (#14)

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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