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Twenty occupations with the highest projected numeric change in employment, 2016–2026
| Occupation | Number of new jobs (projected), 2016-2026 |
|---|---|
| Personal care aides | 777,600 |
| Food prep. and serving | 579,900 |
| Registered nurses | 438,100 |
| Home health aides | 431,200 |
| Software developers | 255,400 |
| Janitors and cleaners | 236,500 |
| General managers | 205,200 |
| Laborers | 199,700 |
| Medical assistants | 183,900 |
| Waiters and waitresses | 182,500 |
| Nursing assistants | 173,400 |
| Construction laborers | 150,400 |
| Cooks, restaurant | 145,300 |
| Accountants and auditors | 139,900 |
| Marketing specialists | 138,300 |
| Customer service | 136,300 |
| Landscaping | 135,200 |
| Medical secretaries | 129,000 |
| Management analysts | 115,200 |
| Maintenance and repair | 112,500 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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