State of Connecticut Occupational Projections: 2014-2024 Ranked by Openings

State of Connecticut Occupational Projections: 2014-2024 Ranked by Openings State of Connecticut Occupational Projections: 2014-2024 Ranked by Growth

State of Connecticut Occupational Projections: 2014-2024 Ranked by Growth

Last Updated: August 10, 2016

		2014	2024	Percent Change	Hourly	Annual	Education Training Courses Available
Select from job titles below for detailed career descriptions		Employment Projections		Percent Change	1Q 2016 Wages		Education Training Courses Available
	Statisticians	420	567	35%	$51.98	$108,125

	Operations Research Analysts	1,192	1,607	34.8%	$47.83	$99,481

	Physical Therapist Assistants	524	676	29%	$25.30	$52,629

	Physical Therapist Aides	649	830	27.9%	$15.37	$31,969

	Occupational Therapy Assistants	468	597	27.6%	$29.57	$61,500

	Nurse Practitioners	2,752	3,454	25.5%	$51.63	$107,374

	Web Developers	1,610	2,019	25.4%	$34.05	$70,812

	Interpreters and Translators	460	571	24.1%	$24.13	$50,197

	Personal Financial Advisors	5,847	7,255	24.1%	$64.34	$133,834

	Computer Systems Analysts	7,892	9,773	23.8%	$44.89	$93,374

	Home Health Aides	8,709	10,774	23.7%	$13.21	$27,472

	Personal Care Aides	27,084	33,501	23.7%	$12.94	$26,911

	Software Developers, Systems Software	4,421	5,430	22.8%	$50.63	$105,314

	Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic	2,659	3,261	22.6%	$21.97	$45,699

	Software Developers, Applications	8,832	10,806	22.4%	$47.48	$98,751

	Computer and Information Systems Managers	6,907	8,443	22.2%	$67.92	$141,273

	Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic	849	1,031	21.4%	$28.11	$58,479

	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	2,386	2,895	21.3%	$26.59	$55,300

	Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists	3,608	4,358	20.8%	$43.52	$90,533

	Mechanical Engineers	6,066	7,323	20.7%	$41.22	$85,745

	Residential Advisors	1,944	2,339	20.3%	$15.28	$31,765

	Massage Therapists	2,317	2,775	19.8%	$25.78	$53,618

	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	3,197	3,826	19.7%	N/A	$158,078

	Mechanical Engineering Technicians	916	1,096	19.7%	$31.87	$66,277

	Opticians, Dispensing	961	1,146	19.3%	$20.82	$43,309

	Physician Assistants	1,982	2,359	19%	$54.23	$112,812

	Physical Therapists	3,933	4,681	19%	$41.92	$87,186

	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	7,171	8,501	18.5%	$33.15	$68,953

	Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors	3,256	3,855	18.4%	$22.89	$47,600

	Helpers--Electricians	490	579	18.2%	$14.27	$29,679

	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	1,597	1,876	17.5%	$18.46	$38,399

	Anesthesiologists	489	574	17.4%	$125.70	$261,445

	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	968	1,136	17.4%	N/A	$82,975

	Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians	493	578	17.2%	$20.10	$41,800

	Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	702	823	17.2%	$20.19	$42,000

	Medical Assistants	7,251	8,486	17%	$17.54	$36,486

	Rehabilitation Counselors	2,581	3,019	17%	$23.68	$49,254

	Mental Health Counselors	2,776	3,245	16.9%	$23.23	$48,320

	Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs	5,072	5,922	16.8%	$15.43	$32,100

	Marriage and Family Therapists	443	517	16.7%	$25.57	$53,170

	Actuaries	995	1,159	16.5%	$52.84	$109,910

	Information Security Analysts	875	1,018	16.3%	$46.97	$97,686

	Dental Laboratory Technicians	631	731	15.8%	$21.84	$45,444

	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	508	588	15.7%	N/A	$82,154

	Painters, Transportation Equipment	617	714	15.7%	$28.02	$58,285

	Management Analysts	11,991	13,850	15.5%	$48.49	$100,851

	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	1,167	1,347	15.4%	$36.23	$75,357

	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	645	744	15.3%	N/A	$81,261

	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	528	608	15.2%	N/A	$76,259

	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	1,176	1,354	15.1%	$23.77	$49,435

	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	962	1,107	15.1%	N/A	$93,516

	Psychiatric Aides	1,196	1,376	15.1%	$18.38	$38,220

	Machinists	7,530	8,644	14.8%	$22.75	$47,322

	Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	19,659	22,566	14.8%	$12.27	$25,514

	Cooks, Restaurant	13,056	14,979	14.7%	$13.57	$28,226

	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Directors	444	509	14.6%	$32.20	$66,976

	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	951	1,090	14.6%	$32.23	$67,031

	Athletic Trainers	664	760	14.5%	N/A	$45,754

	Occupational Therapists	1,819	2,078	14.2%	$42.26	$87,906

	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	884	1,009	14.1%	$24.25	$50,444

	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	511	583	14.1%	$33.14	$68,935

	Technical Writers	643	733	14%	$41.19	$85,664

	Materials Engineers	581	662	13.9%	$48.49	$100,871

	Self-Enrichment Education Teachers	3,506	3,992	13.9%	$22.33	$46,443

	Dentists, General	2,636	2,995	13.6%	$91.97	$191,313

	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	2,222	2,523	13.5%	$29.71	$61,803

	Surgeons	1,182	1,342	13.5%	$115.63	$240,516

	Social and Community Service Managers	4,199	4,765	13.5%	$34.79	$72,371

	Medical Secretaries	4,265	4,837	13.4%	$19.74	$41,067

	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	548	621	13.3%	$105.75	$219,972

	Computer User Support Specialists	7,292	8,262	13.3%	$27.50	$57,207

	Mechanical Drafters	1,797	2,036	13.3%	$29.47	$61,306

	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	632	716	13.3%	$25.83	$53,723

	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	649	735	13.3%	N/A	$101,957

	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	809	916	13.2%	$21.33	$44,376

	Speech-Language Pathologists	1,939	2,192	13%	$43.15	$89,742

	Community Health Workers	699	790	13%	$20.78	$43,217

	Electricians	8,077	9,107	12.8%	$27.24	$56,664

	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	776	874	12.6%	$20.29	$42,201

	Survey Researchers	494	556	12.6%	$35.03	$72,871

	Social and Human Service Assistants	8,086	9,089	12.4%	$19.60	$40,772

	Childcare Workers	17,986	20,210	12.4%	$11.95	$24,851

	Computer Network Support Specialists	1,162	1,304	12.2%	$39.32	$81,788

	Financial Analysts	6,167	6,918	12.2%	$49.33	$102,591

	Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	817	914	11.9%	$21.59	$44,914

	Construction Laborers	10,162	11,350	11.7%	$21.05	$43,786

	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	5,714	6,377	11.6%	$28.72	$59,754

	First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	4,869	5,432	11.6%	$21.46	$44,624

	Roofers	1,172	1,306	11.4%	$25.26	$52,537

	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	2,414	2,686	11.3%	$17.80	$37,010

	Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics	3,244	3,608	11.2%	$22.54	$46,890

	Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food	28,478	31,637	11.1%	$11.49	$23,892

	Computer Network Architects	1,295	1,436	10.9%	$53.83	$111,949

	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	1,085	1,203	10.9%	N/A	$69,970

	Nonfarm Animal Caretakers	2,645	2,932	10.9%	$12.81	$26,636

	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	2,402	2,661	10.8%	$25.83	$53,733

	Marketing Managers	4,945	5,462	10.5%	$71.44	$148,601

	Chemists	1,366	1,508	10.4%	$41.12	$85,532

	Billing and Posting Clerks	5,565	6,137	10.3%	$21.55	$44,833

	Psychiatrists	1,067	1,176	10.2%	$104.19	$216,716

	Bus Drivers, School or Special Client	9,258	10,202	10.2%	$16.41	$34,138

	Dental Hygienists	3,840	4,229	10.1%	$39.43	$82,032

	Dental Assistants	3,819	4,204	10.1%	$20.18	$41,962

	Medical Records and Health Information Technicians	1,532	1,685	10%	$22.23	$46,241

	Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors	4,737	5,208	9.9%	$28.68	$59,652

	Environmental Engineers	604	664	9.9%	$44.51	$92,572

	Accountants and Auditors	18,359	20,179	9.9%	$38.60	$80,282

	Fundraisers	1,726	1,896	9.8%	$28.52	$59,313

	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	1,659	1,822	9.8%	N/A	$83,057

	Barbers	1,042	1,143	9.7%	$12.04	$25,055

	Cost Estimators	2,175	2,385	9.7%	$37.35	$77,703

	Chefs and Head Cooks	2,126	2,330	9.6%	$23.22	$48,285

	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	3,742	4,101	9.6%	$42.42	$88,220

	Dietitians and Nutritionists	913	1,000	9.5%	$31.01	$64,501

	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	716	784	9.5%	$35.22	$73,257

	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	666	729	9.5%	N/A	$72,932

	Pediatricians, General	924	1,011	9.4%	$78.65	$163,607

	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	812	888	9.4%	N/A	$76,523

	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	1,937	2,117	9.3%	$44.64	$92,838

	Skincare Specialists	714	780	9.2%	$20.72	$43,104

	Human Resources Managers	2,027	2,214	9.2%	$65.43	$136,105

	Phlebotomists	1,641	1,792	9.2%	$18.56	$38,597

	Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers	7,304	7,973	9.2%	$36.22	$75,345

	Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	891	972	9.1%	$21.77	$45,291

	Database Administrators	1,484	1,617	9%	$42.63	$88,667

	Biological Technicians	594	647	8.9%	$26.35	$54,793

	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	3,050	3,322	8.9%	$30.99	$64,450

	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	571	621	8.8%	$29.63	$61,641

	Medical and Health Services Managers	5,356	5,821	8.7%	$62.40	$129,812

	Cargo and Freight Agents	568	617	8.6%	$30.29	$63,008


	Note: This list represents expected growth for each occupation based on employment levels recorded in 2014. Base information is gathered in those years when survey funding is made available. N/A = Not Available.

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