Top 10 Fastest Growing Jobs in the Next 5 Years

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Recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released updated employment projections showing which professions will experience the strongest growth through 2036. Total employment is expected to rise from 153.5 million to 165.4 million, adding 11.9 million jobs between 2026 and 2036.

Leisure and hospitality are forecast to post the largest percentage gains, while healthcare and social assistance will contribute the highest absolute number of new positions. The fastest projected growth overall belongs to healthcare-support roles. Below are the ten occupations with the greatest growth potential over the coming decade.

Top 10 Fastest Growing Jobs in the Next 5 Years

1. Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Employment of wind turbine service technicians is projected to surge 68.2 percent. As the world accelerates its shift toward renewable and green energy sources, wind farms continue to multiply, driving exceptional demand for skilled technicians who install, maintain, and repair these complex machines.

2. Nurse Practitioners

The ongoing expansion of healthcare and social-assistance sectors will be accompanied by a 52.2 percent increase in nurse-practitioner positions, reflecting the growing need for advanced primary-care providers.

3. Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Solar photovoltaic installers—commonly known as solar panel installers—are expected to see employment jump 52.1 percent. Falling technology costs and supportive policies continue to accelerate residential and commercial solar adoption worldwide.

4. Statisticians

Demand for statisticians and mathematicians is forecast to climb 35.4 percent as organizations across every industry rely more heavily on data-driven decision-making.

5. Physical Therapist Assistants

Physical-therapist-assistant roles, closely tied to the healthcare sector, are projected to grow 35.4 percent. An aging population will require expanded rehabilitation services to maintain mobility and quality of life.

6. Information Security Analysts

Cybersecurity remains a top priority as digital transformation touches nearly every aspect of daily life. Employment of information security analysts is expected to rise 33.3 percent over the next ten years.

7. Personal and Home Health Aides

Home-health and personal-care aides are projected to grow 32.6 percent. The large cohort of adults now entering their retirement years will increasingly need assistance with daily living tasks, while many adult children are unable to provide full-time care. Certified professionals holding credentials such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) will be especially sought after.

8. Medical and Health Services Managers

The BLS projects a 32.5 percent increase in demand for medical and health services managers, including hospital administrators and nursing-home directors, to oversee expanding healthcare operations.

9. Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations

Employment across data-science and other mathematical-science occupations is expected to rise 31.4 percent. These professionals support critical functions in cloud computing, business intelligence, and advanced analytics.

10. Physician Assistants

Physician assistants round out the list, with employment projected to increase 31 percent as healthcare systems seek cost-effective ways to expand patient access.

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