The economy is changing quickly but certain industries will grow much faster. Jobs in green energy, healthcare and data lead the way with growth rates with at least 30%. The movement to renewables from fossil fuels will make solar photovoltaic installers and wind turbine service technicians the jobs with fastest growth at 105% and 95%. As the US ages, it will help spur the need to home health aides, personal care aides, physician assistants, physical therapist assistants and nurse practitioners. Rounding out the top ten fastest growing jobs will be statisticians, software developers, and mathematicians which will have growth of about 30% each.
Here's the list of the top fastest growing jobs from 2016 to 2026 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Career | Growth Rate | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Solar photovoltaic installers | 105% | $39,240 |
| Wind turbine service technicians | 96% | $52,260 |
| Home health aides | 47% | $22,600 |
| Personal care aides | 37% | $21,920 |
| Physician assistants | 37% | $101,480 |
| Nurse practitioners | 36% | $100,910 |
| Statisticians | 33% | $80,500 |
| Physical therapist assistants | 31% | $56,610 |
| Software developers, applications | 30% | $100,080 |
| Mathematicians | 29% | $105,810 |
| Bicycle repairers | 29% | $27,630 |
| Medical assistants | 29% | $31,540 |
| Physical therapist aides | 29% | $25,680 |
| Occupational therapy assistants | 29% | $59,010 |
| Information security analysts | 28% | $92,600 |
| Genetic counselors | 28% | $74,120 |
| Operations research analysts | 27% | $79,200 |
| Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists | 27% | $36,230 |
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | 26% | $99,360 |
| Derrick operators, oil and gas | 26% | $48,130 |