Every fall, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes new employment projections. The latest release covers 2025 to 2035 and projects that total employment across all occupations will grow about 3.5% over the decade. Some careers are expected to grow far faster than that.
When this post was published, we looked at the 50 careers we profiled at the time and ranked them by projected growth. Here are the top 10. We now profile 709 careers; see the current fastest-growing careers list for the latest ranking.
1. Solar photovoltaic installer: +36.5%
Solar installers mount and wire rooftop and ground-mounted systems. Most learn on the job in a few months. It is a small occupation, so a large percentage gain still means a modest number of jobs, and growth can swing with energy policy. Read the solar panel installer career guide.
2. Wind turbine technician: +29.5%
Wind techs climb, inspect and repair turbines. Most complete a one- to two-year technical program plus wind-industry safety training. See the wind turbine technician guide.
3. Cybersecurity analyst: +21.0%
Information security analysts protect networks and data, and they earned a median of $129,180 in May 2025. Many start in IT support. Read how to become a cybersecurity analyst.
4. Occupational safety specialist: +18.5%
Safety specialists find hazards, train workers and keep employers compliant. See the occupational safety specialist profile.
5. Industrial maintenance technician: +17.8%
As factories automate, the people who keep machines running are in demand. Read the industrial maintenance technician guide.
6. Logistics coordinator (logistician): +17.6%
Supply chains need planners who can keep freight moving on time and on budget. See the logistics coordinator guide.
7. Medical assistant: +12.9%
Medical assistants combine clinical and administrative work, and most train in 9 to 12 months. See the medical assistant career guide.
8. HVAC technician: +10.9%
Heat pumps, efficiency standards and new refrigerants are keeping HVAC techs busy. Read the HVAC technician guide.
9. Electrical lineworker: +10.3%
Lineworkers build and repair the power grid, with a median wage of $95,320. See the electrical lineworker profile.
10. Electrician: +9.2%
Construction, EV chargers, solar and data centers all need electricians. Read the electrician career guide.
How to use this list
Fast growth is a good sign, but it is only one factor. Look at pay, training time, daily work and whether the job fits your life. Our fastest-growing careers list shows all the numbers side by side, and the free Career Match Quiz can tell you which of these careers fit your interests.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 and Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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