1. Network systems and Data communications analysts: 53.4 percent growth, from 292,000 in 2008 to 448,000 in 2018.
2. Home health aides: 50.0 percent growth, from 922,000 in 2008 to 1,383,000 in 2018.
3. Personal and home care aides: 46.0 percent growth, from 817,000 in 2008 to 1,193,000 in 2018.
4. Computer software engineers: 34.0 percent growth, from 515,000 in 2008 to 690,000 in 2018
5. Medical assistants: 33.9 percent growth, from 484,000 in 2008 to 648,000 in 2018.
6. Management analysts: 23.9 percent growth, from 747,000 in 2008 to 925,000 in 2018.
7. Registered nurses: 22.2 percent growth, from 2,619,000 in 2008 to 3,200,000 in 2018.
8. Physicians and surgeons: 21.8 percent growth, from 661,000 in 2008 to 806,000 in 2018.
9. Accountants and auditors: 21.7 percent growth, from 1,291,000 in 2008 to 1570,000 in 2018.
10. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses: 20.7 percent growth, from 754,000 in 2008 to 909,000 in 2018.
11. Construction laborers: 20.5 percent growth, from 1,249,000 in 2008 to 1,505,000 in 2018.
12. Nursing aides, orderlies and attendants: 18.8 percent growth, from 1,470,000 in 2008 to 1,746,000 in 2018.
13. Landscaping and grounds-keeping workers: 18.0 percent growth, from 1,206,000 in 2008 to 1,423,000 in 2018.
14. Customer service representatives: 17.7 percent growth, from 2,252,000 in 2008 to 2,652,000 in 2018.
15. Elementary school teachers: 15.8 percent growth, from 1,550,00 in 2008 to 1,794,000 in 2018.
Read the Bureau of Labor Statistics report featuring healthcare employment.
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