Fastest Growing Occupations 2012-2022 (Massachusetts)

Title
Skincare Specialists
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons
Interpreters and Translators
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Animal Trainers
Home Health Aides
Information Security Analysts
Personal Care Aides
Helpers--Electricians
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Statisticians
Operations Research Analysts
Market Research Analysts and Specialists
Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Assistants
Marriage and Family Therapists
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Occupational Therapy Aides
Concierges
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
Substance Abuse/Behavioral Counselors
Physician Assistants
Surgical Technologists
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Biomedical Engineers
Animal Caretakers
Occupational Therapy Assistants

Employment* 12'
2,517
548
2,203
1,464
355
19,759
2,635
21,688
922
1,540
2,296
2,669
1,078
1,704
2,605
15,071
1,030
2,114
1,367
1,193
765
1,226
10,678
3,531
2,907
2,356
2,228
5,780
1,739
3,726
1,334

Employment* 22'
3,842
789
3,131
2,080
504
27,738
3,664
29,943
1,270
2,110
3,099
3,597
1,448
2,270
3,435
19,850
1,344
2,758
1,777
1,550
993
1,591
13,828
4,556
3,745
3,033
2,854
7,385
2,217
4,748
1,699

Change Percent
53%
44%
42%
42%
42%
40%
39%
38%
38%
37%
35%
35%
34%
33%
32%
32%
31%
31%
30%
30%
30%
30%
30%
29%
29%
29%
28%
28%
28%
27%
27%

Education Level Needed

Postsecondary non-degree
High school diploma
Bachelor's degree
Associate's degree
High school diploma
Postsecondary non-degree
Bachelor's degree or higher
High school diploma
High school diploma
High school diploma
Bachelor's degree
Doctoral
Doctoral
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
High school diploma
Associate's degree
Master's degree
Associate's degree
High school diploma
High school diploma
High school diploma
High school diploma
Master's degree
Postsecondary non-degree
Postsecondary non-degree
High school diploma
Bachelor's degree
High school diploma
Associate's degree

Average Salary
$39,700
$45,020
$58,650
$77,710
$36,840
$26,800
$90,450
$26,120
$34,690
$77,630
$60,350
$120,050
$88,250
$86,940
$82,750
$72,980
$30,410
$57,120
$50,210
$69,340
$33,050
$33,560
$47,260
$42,560
$102,290
$49,670
$23,650
$21,330
$92,530
$24,800
$55,190

Medical Secretaries
19,033
24,188
27%
High school diploma
Physical Therapists
7,335
9,318
27%
Doctoral
Medical Equipment Repairers
992
1,259
27%
Associate's degree
Stonemasons
899
1,140
27%
High school diploma
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
1,603
2,030
27%
Associate's degree
Paving, Surfacing, Equipment Operators
1,062
1,336
26%
High school diploma
Nurse Practitioners
4,460
5,604
26%
Master's degree
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
2,539
3,182
25%
Associate's degree
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
1,225
1,533
25%
High school diploma
Massage Therapists
3,990
4,974
25%
Postsecondary non-degree
Actuaries
968
1,206
25%
Bachelor's degree
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, Recreational Workers
3,043
3,783
24%
High school diploma
Cooks, Restaurant
23,385
29,044
24%
High school diploma
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
18,463
22,927
24%
Postsecondary non-degree
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
5,302
6,575
24%
Associate's degree
Excavating/Loading Machine Operators
1,279
1,585
24%
High school diploma
Environmental Science/Protection Technicians
1,108
1,373
24%
Associate's degree
Computer Systems Analysts
16,820
20,837
24%
Bachelor's degree
Helpers--Carpenters
1,229
1,522
24%
High school diploma
*Employment refers to the number of people in Massachusetts in the career category

$39,730
$82,300
$54,030
$67,910
$50,990
$53,590
$107,230
$40,120
$49,500
$51,280
$108,130
$22,570
$28,010
$32,360
$43,880
$68,750
$47,430
$89,030
$35,050