The projection is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which identified occupations with the most projected new jobs during the 10-year time frame.
Here are the healthcare occupations with the most projected new jobs along with their respective projected job growth:
Home health and personal care aides
Number of new jobs (projected), 2022-32: 804,600
Registered nurses
Number of new jobs (projected), 2022-32: 177,400
Nurse practitioners
Number of new jobs (projected), 2022-32: 118,600
Medical assistants
Number of new jobs (projected), 2022-32: 105,900
Physician assistants
Number of new jobs (projected), 2022-32: 39,300
Physical therapists
Number of new jobs (projected), 2022-32: 37,300
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Number of new jobs (projected), 2022-32: 34,900
Speech-language pathologists
Number of new jobs (projected), 2022-32: 33,100
