Browse Bright Outlook Occupations

Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations.

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Every Bright Outlook occupation matches at least one of the following criteria:

  • Projected to grow faster than average (employment increase of 5% or more) over the period 2024-2034 for the US nationwide
  • Projected to have 75,000 or more job openings over the period 2024-2034 for the US nationwide
  • New & Emerging occupation

Growth and job openings source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034 employment projections. Projected growth represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). Projected job openings represent openings due to growth and replacement.

New & Emerging source: National Center for O*NET Development. See the O*NET-SOC 2019 taxonomy report for more information.

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13-2011.00Accountants and Auditors Bright Outlook   Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
15-2011.00Actuaries Rapid Growth
29-1291.00Acupuncturists Rapid Growth
29-1141.01Acute Care Nurses Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
11-3012.00Administrative Services Managers Rapid Growth
29-1141.02Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
17-3021.00Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Rapid Growth
17-2011.00Aerospace Engineers Rapid Growth
13-1011.00Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Rapid Growth
17-2021.00Agricultural Engineers Rapid Growth
45-2091.00Agricultural Equipment Operators Rapid Growth
53-1041.00Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Rapid Growth
53-6032.00Aircraft Service Attendants Rapid Growth
39-3091.00Amusement and Recreation Attendants Numerous Job Openings
29-1071.01Anesthesiologist Assistants Rapid Growth
39-2021.00Animal Caretakers Rapid Growth
19-1011.00Animal Scientists Rapid Growth
39-2011.00Animal Trainers Rapid Growth
29-1129.01Art Therapists Rapid Growth
51-2099.00Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other Numerous Job Openings
27-2021.00Athletes and Sports Competitors Rapid Growth
29-9091.00Athletic Trainers Rapid Growth
29-1181.00Audiologists Rapid Growth
49-2097.00Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers Rapid Growth
17-2141.02Automotive Engineers Rapid Growth
49-2091.00Avionics Technicians Rapid Growth
51-3011.00Bakers Rapid Growth
35-3023.01Baristas Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
35-3011.00Bartenders Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
19-1021.00Biochemists and Biophysicists Rapid Growth
17-2031.00Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Rapid Growth
25-1042.00Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Rapid Growth
15-2041.01Biostatisticians Rapid Growth
15-1299.07Blockchain Engineers Rapid Growth; New and Emerging
43-3031.00Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Numerous Job Openings
11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
13-1199.04Business Continuity Planners Numerous Job Openings
15-2051.01Business Intelligence Analysts Rapid Growth
13-1199.00Business Operations Specialists, All Other Numerous Job Openings
25-1011.00Business Teachers, Postsecondary Rapid Growth
13-1021.00Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products Rapid Growth
17-3028.00Calibration Technologists and Technicians Rapid Growth
43-5011.00Cargo and Freight Agents Rapid Growth
47-2031.00Carpenters Rapid Growth
17-1021.00Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Rapid Growth
41-2011.00Cashiers Numerous Job Openings
35-1011.00Chefs and Head Cooks Rapid Growth
19-2031.00Chemists Rapid Growth
39-9011.00Childcare Workers Numerous Job Openings
29-1011.00Chiropractors Rapid Growth
27-2032.00Choreographers Rapid Growth
17-2051.00Civil Engineers Rapid Growth
19-3033.00Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Rapid Growth
15-2051.02Clinical Data Managers Rapid Growth
29-1141.04Clinical Nurse Specialists Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
27-2022.00Coaches and Scouts Rapid Growth
49-9092.00Commercial Divers Rapid Growth
53-2012.00Commercial Pilots Rapid Growth
21-1099.00Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Rapid Growth
21-1094.00Community Health Workers Rapid Growth
13-1141.00Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Rapid Growth
11-9199.02Compliance Managers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
15-1221.00Computer and Information Research Scientists Rapid Growth
11-3021.00Computer and Information Systems Managers Rapid Growth
17-2061.00Computer Hardware Engineers Rapid Growth
15-1241.00Computer Network Architects Rapid Growth
51-9162.00Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Rapid Growth
15-1299.00Computer Occupations, All Other Rapid Growth
25-1021.00Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Rapid Growth
15-1211.00Computer Systems Analysts Rapid Growth
15-1299.08Computer Systems Engineers/Architects Rapid Growth
47-2061.00Construction Laborers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
11-9021.00Construction Managers Rapid Growth
35-2019.00Cooks, All Other Rapid Growth
35-2011.00Cooks, Fast Food Numerous Job Openings
35-2013.00Cooks, Private Household Rapid Growth
35-2014.00Cooks, Restaurant Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
51-9193.00Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders Rapid Growth
39-3092.00Costume Attendants Rapid Growth
21-1019.00Counselors, All Other Rapid Growth
43-5021.00Couriers and Messengers Rapid Growth
29-1141.03Critical Care Nurses Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
25-4012.00Curators Rapid Growth
43-4051.00Customer Service Representatives Numerous Job Openings
27-2031.00Dancers Rapid Growth
15-2051.00Data Scientists Rapid Growth
15-1243.01Data Warehousing Specialists Rapid Growth
15-1243.00Database Architects Rapid Growth
31-9091.00Dental Assistants Rapid Growth
29-1292.00Dental Hygienists Rapid Growth
29-1213.00Dermatologists Rapid Growth
29-2032.00Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Rapid Growth
29-1031.00Dietitians and Nutritionists Rapid Growth
15-1299.06Digital Forensics Analysts Rapid Growth; New and Emerging
35-9011.00Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
35-9021.00Dishwashers Numerous Job Openings
15-1299.03Document Management Specialists Rapid Growth
53-3031.00Driver/Sales Workers Rapid Growth
51-2022.00Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers Rapid Growth
49-2093.00Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment Rapid Growth
49-2095.00Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Rapid Growth
17-2071.00Electrical Engineers Rapid Growth
49-9051.00Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Rapid Growth
47-2111.00Electricians Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
51-2023.00Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers Rapid Growth
17-2072.00Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Rapid Growth
25-2021.00Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Numerous Job Openings
47-4021.00Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Rapid Growth
29-2042.00Emergency Medical Technicians Rapid Growth
25-1032.00Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Rapid Growth
27-2099.00Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other Rapid Growth
11-9072.00Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Rapid Growth
19-1041.00Epidemiologists Rapid Growth
29-1128.00Exercise Physiologists Rapid Growth
39-9031.00Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Rapid Growth
49-3041.00Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Rapid Growth
13-1074.00Farm Labor Contractors Rapid Growth
11-9013.00Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Numerous Job Openings
35-3023.00Fast Food and Counter Workers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
47-4031.00Fence Erectors Rapid Growth
13-2051.00Financial and Investment Analysts Rapid Growth
13-2061.00Financial Examiners Rapid Growth
11-3031.00Financial Managers Rapid Growth
13-2054.00Financial Risk Specialists Rapid Growth
47-1011.00First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers Rapid Growth
39-1014.00First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services Rapid Growth
35-1012.00First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
43-1011.00First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Numerous Job Openings
39-1022.00First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers Rapid Growth
41-1011.00First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Numerous Job Openings
11-9179.01Fitness and Wellness Coordinators Rapid Growth
53-2031.00Flight Attendants Rapid Growth
47-2042.00Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles Rapid Growth
51-3092.00Food Batchmakers Rapid Growth
35-9099.00Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other Rapid Growth
35-2021.00Food Preparation Workers Numerous Job Openings
51-3099.00Food Processing Workers, All Other Rapid Growth
19-4013.00Food Science Technicians Rapid Growth
19-1012.00Food Scientists and Technologists Rapid Growth
11-9051.00Food Service Managers Rapid Growth
19-4092.00Forensic Science Technicians Rapid Growth
33-2022.00Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Rapid Growth
43-5011.01Freight Forwarders Rapid Growth
17-2141.01Fuel Cell Engineers Rapid Growth
11-1021.00General and Operations Managers Numerous Job Openings
29-9092.00Genetic Counselors Rapid Growth
15-1299.02Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians Rapid Growth
51-9195.04Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers Rapid Growth
39-5012.00Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
21-1091.00Health Education Specialists Rapid Growth
15-1211.01Health Informatics Specialists Rapid Growth
29-9021.00Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars Rapid Growth
25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Rapid Growth
29-2099.00Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other Rapid Growth
21-1022.00Healthcare Social Workers Rapid Growth
29-2092.00Hearing Aid Specialists Rapid Growth
49-9021.00Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Rapid Growth
53-3032.00Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Numerous Job Openings
47-3012.00Helpers--Carpenters Rapid Growth
47-3015.00Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Rapid Growth
47-3016.00Helpers--Roofers Rapid Growth
31-1121.00Home Health Aides Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
35-9031.00Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Numerous Job Openings
17-2112.01Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists Rapid Growth
11-3121.00Human Resources Managers Rapid Growth
13-1071.00Human Resources Specialists Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
17-2112.00Industrial Engineers Rapid Growth
49-9041.00Industrial Machinery Mechanics Rapid Growth
53-7051.00Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Numerous Job Openings
19-3032.00Industrial-Organizational Psychologists Rapid Growth
15-1212.00Information Security Analysts Rapid Growth
15-1299.05Information Security Engineers Rapid Growth; New and Emerging
15-1299.09Information Technology Project Managers Rapid Growth
47-2132.00Insulation Workers, Mechanical Rapid Growth
11-3031.03Investment Fund Managers Rapid Growth
37-2011.00Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Numerous Job Openings
53-7062.00Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Numerous Job Openings
37-3011.00Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Numerous Job Openings
51-6011.00Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Rapid Growth
33-9092.00Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Rapid Growth
53-3033.00Light Truck Drivers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
39-3093.00Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants Rapid Growth
13-1081.00Logisticians Rapid Growth
13-1081.02Logistics Analysts Rapid Growth
13-1081.01Logistics Engineers Rapid Growth
11-9199.08Loss Prevention Managers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
29-1122.01Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists Rapid Growth
29-2035.00Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Rapid Growth
37-2012.00Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Numerous Job Openings
49-9071.00Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Numerous Job Openings
39-5091.00Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Rapid Growth
13-1111.00Management Analysts Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
11-9199.00Managers, All Other Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
39-5092.00Manicurists and Pedicurists Rapid Growth
49-9095.00Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers Rapid Growth
17-2112.03Manufacturing Engineers Rapid Growth
17-2121.00Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Rapid Growth
13-1161.00Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
11-2021.00Marketing Managers Rapid Growth
21-1013.00Marriage and Family Therapists Rapid Growth
31-9011.00Massage Therapists Rapid Growth
17-2131.00Materials Engineers Rapid Growth
19-2032.00Materials Scientists Rapid Growth
51-3022.00Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Rapid Growth
49-9011.00Mechanical Door Repairers Rapid Growth
17-2141.00Mechanical Engineers Rapid Growth
27-2012.03Media Programming Directors Rapid Growth
27-2012.05Media Technical Directors/Managers Rapid Growth
11-9111.00Medical and Health Services Managers Rapid Growth
31-9092.00Medical Assistants Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
31-9093.00Medical Equipment Preparers Rapid Growth
49-9062.00Medical Equipment Repairers Rapid Growth
29-2072.00Medical Records Specialists Rapid Growth
19-1042.00Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Rapid Growth
43-6013.00Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Numerous Job Openings
13-1121.00Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Rapid Growth
21-1023.00Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Rapid Growth
21-1014.00Mental Health Counselors Rapid Growth
49-3042.00Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Rapid Growth
51-9195.00Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Rapid Growth
53-3099.00Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Rapid Growth
49-3051.00Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Rapid Growth
49-3052.00Motorcycle Mechanics Rapid Growth
25-4013.00Museum Technicians and Conservators Rapid Growth
29-1129.02Music Therapists Rapid Growth
39-9011.01Nannies Numerous Job Openings
29-2099.01Neurodiagnostic Technologists Rapid Growth
29-1217.00Neurologists Rapid Growth
29-1151.00Nurse Anesthetists Rapid Growth
29-1161.00Nurse Midwives Rapid Growth
29-1171.00Nurse Practitioners Rapid Growth
31-1131.00Nursing Assistants Numerous Job Openings
25-1072.00Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Rapid Growth
19-5011.00Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Rapid Growth
19-5012.00Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Rapid Growth
29-1122.00Occupational Therapists Rapid Growth
31-2011.00Occupational Therapy Assistants Rapid Growth
43-9061.00Office Clerks, General Numerous Job Openings
13-1199.06Online Merchants Numerous Job Openings
15-2031.00Operations Research Analysts Rapid Growth
29-2057.00Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Rapid Growth
29-2099.05Ophthalmic Medical Technologists Rapid Growth
29-1041.00Optometrists Rapid Growth
29-2091.00Orthotists and Prosthetists Rapid Growth
51-9111.00Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Rapid Growth
47-2142.00Paperhangers Rapid Growth
29-2043.00Paramedics Rapid Growth
53-6061.00Passenger Attendants Rapid Growth
29-2099.08Patient Representatives Rapid Growth
15-1299.04Penetration Testers Rapid Growth; New and Emerging
31-1122.00Personal Care Aides Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
39-9099.00Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other Rapid Growth
13-2052.00Personal Financial Advisors Rapid Growth
11-9179.00Personal Service Managers, All Other Rapid Growth
37-2021.00Pest Control Workers Rapid Growth
29-1051.00Pharmacists Rapid Growth
29-2052.00Pharmacy Technicians Rapid Growth
31-9097.00Phlebotomists Rapid Growth
31-2021.00Physical Therapist Assistants Rapid Growth
29-1123.00Physical Therapists Rapid Growth
29-1071.00Physician Assistants Rapid Growth
47-2152.00Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Rapid Growth
51-9195.05Potters, Manufacturing Rapid Growth
33-9021.00Private Detectives and Investigators Rapid Growth
27-2012.00Producers and Directors Rapid Growth
13-1082.00Project Management Specialists Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
29-1024.00Prosthodontists Rapid Growth
29-2053.00Psychiatric Technicians Rapid Growth
29-1223.00Psychiatrists Rapid Growth
11-2032.00Public Relations Managers Rapid Growth
27-3031.00Public Relations Specialists Rapid Growth
13-1023.00Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Rapid Growth
17-2072.01Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists Rapid Growth
49-2021.00Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Rapid Growth
43-4171.00Receptionists and Information Clerks Numerous Job Openings
49-3092.00Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Rapid Growth
53-7062.04Recycling and Reclamation Workers Numerous Job Openings
29-1141.00Registered Nurses Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs Managers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
47-2171.00Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Rapid Growth
29-1126.00Respiratory Therapists Rapid Growth
41-2031.00Retail Salespersons Numerous Job Openings
47-2181.00Roofers Rapid Growth
41-9031.00Sales Engineers Rapid Growth
11-2022.00Sales Managers Rapid Growth
41-3091.00Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Numerous Job Openings
41-4012.00Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Numerous Job Openings
13-1161.01Search Marketing Strategists Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
43-6014.00Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Numerous Job Openings
49-2098.00Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers Rapid Growth
33-9032.00Security Guards Numerous Job Openings
13-1199.07Security Management Specialists Numerous Job Openings
51-9141.00Semiconductor Processing Technicians Rapid Growth
47-4071.00Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners Rapid Growth
39-5093.00Shampooers Rapid Growth
53-3053.00Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Rapid Growth
39-5094.00Skincare Specialists Rapid Growth
11-9151.00Social and Community Service Managers Rapid Growth
21-1093.00Social and Human Service Assistants Rapid Growth
15-1252.00Software Developers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
15-1253.00Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Rapid Growth
19-1013.00Soil and Plant Scientists Rapid Growth
47-1011.03Solar Energy Installation Managers Rapid Growth
47-2231.00Solar Photovoltaic Installers Rapid Growth
47-2152.04Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians Rapid Growth
11-9179.02Spa Managers Rapid Growth
29-1127.00Speech-Language Pathologists Rapid Growth
15-2041.00Statisticians Rapid Growth
53-7065.00Stockers and Order Fillers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
51-9195.03Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing Rapid Growth
21-1011.00Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors Rapid Growth
11-3071.04Supply Chain Managers Rapid Growth
29-9093.00Surgical Assistants Rapid Growth
29-2055.00Surgical Technologists Rapid Growth
17-3031.00Surveying and Mapping Technicians Rapid Growth
13-1199.05Sustainability Specialists Numerous Job Openings
27-2012.04Talent Directors Rapid Growth
13-2082.00Tax Preparers Rapid Growth
53-3054.00Taxi Drivers Rapid Growth
51-2092.00Team Assemblers Numerous Job Openings
15-1241.01Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Rapid Growth
29-1129.00Therapists, All Other Rapid Growth
47-2044.00Tile and Stone Setters Rapid Growth
49-3093.00Tire Repairers and Changers Rapid Growth
39-7011.00Tour Guides and Escorts Rapid Growth
11-3131.00Training and Development Managers Rapid Growth
13-1151.00Training and Development Specialists Rapid Growth
17-2051.01Transportation Engineers Rapid Growth
11-3071.00Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Rapid Growth
39-7012.00Travel Guides Rapid Growth
11-3031.01Treasurers and Controllers Rapid Growth
27-2023.00Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Rapid Growth
17-2112.02Validation Engineers Rapid Growth
29-1131.00Veterinarians Rapid Growth
31-9096.00Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Rapid Growth
29-2056.00Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Rapid Growth
15-1255.01Video Game Designers Rapid Growth
35-3031.00Waiters and Waitresses Numerous Job Openings
17-2051.02Water/Wastewater Engineers Rapid Growth
15-1299.01Web Administrators Rapid Growth
15-1255.00Web and Digital Interface Designers Rapid Growth
15-1254.00Web Developers Rapid Growth
13-1022.00Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products Rapid Growth
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development Managers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations Managers Rapid Growth; Numerous Job Openings
49-9081.00Wind Turbine Service Technicians Rapid Growth