Fastest Growing Occupations in Georgia

 

 

 

 

 

2004

2014

# Change

% Growth

Musicians & Singers

400

670

270

66%

Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts

9,420

15,180

5,760

61%

Computer Software Engineers, Applications

12,650

20,100

7,450

59%

Home Health Aides

7,250

11,300

4,050

56%

Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software

11,160

17,310

6,150

55%

Physician Assistants

2,010

3,120

1,110

55%

Medical Assistants

10,630

16,380

5,750

54%

Arbitrators, Mediators, & Conciliators

320

490

170

52%

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers

1,110

1,660

550

50%

Dental Hygienists

4,930

7,290

2,360

48%

Statistics released by the Georgia Department of Labor

 

Fastest Growing Occupations in the US

 

 

 

 

 

2004

2014

# Change

% Growth

Home Health Aides

624,000

973,700

349,700

56%

Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts

231,300

357,500

126,200

55%

Medical Assistants

387,100

588,600

201,500

52%

Physician Assistants

62,000

92,700

30,700

50%

Computer Software Engineers, Applications

459,800

682,200

222,400

48%

Physical Therapist Assistants

58,700

84,600

25,900

44%

Dental Hygienists

157,800

226,200

68,400

43%

Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software

340,300

486,500

146,200

43%

Dental Assistants

267,400

381,700

114,300

43%

Personal & Home Care Aides

701,200

988,500

287,300

41%

Statistics released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics

 


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