Table 11
Projected employment growth of in-home occupations, 2016–2026
| In-home | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare workers | Direct-care aides | ||||||
| Not in-home | In-home | Maids and housekeeping cleaners | Nannies | Provide care in own home | Not agency-based | Agency-based | |
| Employment, 2016 (in thousands) | 154,272.5 | 1,791.3 | 302.2 | 225.1 | 301.9 | 163.8 | 798.3 |
| Employment, 2026 (in thousands) | 165,283.8 | 2,298.5 | 295.9 | 220.9 | 334.9 | 177.0 | 1,269.8 |
| Percent change | 7.1% | 28.3% | -2.1% | -1.9% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 59.1% |
Source: Author's analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections program public data series
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