The 10 Occupations with the Largest Job Growth
1998-2008
Numbers in thousands of jobs.
|
Industry |
Employment |
Change |
||
| 1998 | 2008 | Number | Percent | |
| Systems analysts | 617 | 1,194 | 577 | 94 |
| Retail salespersons | 4,056 | 4,620 | 563 | 14 |
| Cashiers | 3,198 | 3,754 | 556 | 17 |
| General managers and top executives | 3,362 | 3,913 | 551 | 16 |
| Truck drivers, light and heavy | 2,970 | 3,463 | 493 | 17 |
| Office clerks, general | 3,021 | 3,484 | 463 | 15 |
| Registered nurses | 2,079 | 2,530 | 451 | 22 |
| Computer support specialists | 429 | 869 | 439 | 102 |
| Personal care and home health aides | 746 | 1,179 | 433 | 58 |
| Teacher assistants | 1,192 | 1,567 | 375 | 31 |
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