The 10 fastest-growing jobs in America over the next decade
Nurse practitioners are the fastest-growing profession in the United States, with a projected growth rate of 41% between 2025 and 2035. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the healthcare industry accounts for half of the ten fastest-growing occupations. Other high-demand roles include data scientists and solar energy installers. While technology and energy sectors show strength, healthcare remains the primary driver of workforce expansion over the next decade.
What changed
The Bureau of Labor Statistics identified nurse practitioners as the top-growing role with a 41% increase.
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Nurse practitioners lead fastest-growing U.S. jobs through 2035
Nurse practitioners are the fastest-growing profession in the United States, with a projected growth rate of 41% between 2025 and 2035. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the healthcare industry accounts for half of the ten fastest-growing occupations. Other high-demand roles include data scientists and solar energy installers. While technology and energy sectors show strength, healthcare remains the primary driver of workforce expansion over the next decade.
Why it matters
These projections highlight a structural shift in the American labor market toward health services and green energy. The data provides a roadmap for educational and workforce planning as the economy pivots away from traditional sectors.
What is confirmed
- Nurse practitioners have a projected growth rate of 41% from 2025 to 2035.
- Healthcare occupations make up half of the ten fastest-growing jobs in the U.S.
- Solar energy installers and data scientists are among the roles with strong demand.
What to watch next
- Detailed growth percentages for the remaining seven fastest-growing jobs
- Specific workforce quotas for the solar and data science sectors
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Bureau of Labor Statistics projects workforce growth through 2035
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects U.S. workforce growth from 2025 to 2035, with one specific industry dominating the forecast. This lead industry accounts for six of the ten fastest-growing jobs and more than a third of all new positions. While some of the fastest-growing roles relate to artificial intelligence, the primary driver of overall growth is not the tech or AI sector. These projections indicate a shift in the American economy where specific professions will expand significantly more than others over the next decade.
Why it matters
These projections help policymakers and students identify which sectors will require the most labor. The data highlights a divergence between general economic growth and the specific impact of AI. Understanding these shifts is essential for long-term workforce planning.
What to watch next
- Release of the specific names of the ten fastest-growing jobs
- Identification of the lead industry accounting for six of the ten roles
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Projects Top 10 Fastest-Growing U.S. Jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report projecting U.S. workforce growth from 2025 to 2035. One specific industry will dominate these projections, accounting for six of the ten fastest-growing jobs and more than a third of all new positions. While some fast-growing roles are linked to the AI revolution, the lead industry for overall growth is neither tech nor artificial intelligence. These projections highlight a shift in the American economy as certain professions see larger increases than others over the coming decade.
Why it matters
Labor projections help workers and educators align skills with future economic demand. This data arrives as investors express concern that AI may disrupt traditional software companies. Understanding which sectors are future-proofed allows for better strategic workforce planning.
What is confirmed
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report projecting U.S. workforce growth from 2025 to 2035.
- Six of the ten fastest-growing U.S. jobs over the next decade are in a single industry that is not tech or AI.
Still unconfirmed
- One sector will account for more than a third of all new jobs.
- Ten high-paying, fast-growing jobs are at the forefront of the AI revolution.
What to watch next
- Identification of the specific industry comprising six of the ten fastest-growing jobs
- Detailed lists of the ten specific job titles projected for the highest growth
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