| Rank | Occupation | Estimated Employment | Projected Employment | Projected Annual Job Opening | Typical Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 555,100 | 578,100 | 65,500 | Associate's degree |
| 111 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 376,200 | 376,800 | 39,300 | Associate's degree |
| 160 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 228,000 | 237,800 | 12,900 | Associate's degree |
| 165 | Dental Hygienists | 221,600 | 237,200 | 15,300 | Associate's degree |
| 221 | Computer Network Support Specialists | 152,700 | 155,500 | 9,600 | Associate's degree |
| 236 | Respiratory Therapists | 139,600 | 156,400 | 8,800 | Associate's degree |
| 245 | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 134,200 | 146,400 | 14,300 | Associate's degree |
| 275 | Physical Therapist Assistants | 111,500 | 136,000 | 19,800 | Associate's degree |
| 277 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | 110,500 | 115,100 | 10,000 | Associate's degree |
| 299 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 95,200 | 88,400 | 9,000 | Associate's degree |
| 302 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 93,700 | 94,300 | 8,400 | Associate's degree |
| 314 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 90,000 | 101,700 | 5,800 | Associate's degree |
| 328 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 83,200 | 86,200 | 10,600 | Associate's degree |
| 347 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 74,600 | 75,900 | 6,300 | Associate's degree |
| 359 | Medical Equipment Repairers | 68,000 | 76,800 | 7,300 | Associate's degree |
| 363 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 67,300 | 68,300 | 5,700 | Associate's degree |
| 376 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 64,900 | 66,200 | 5,500 | Associate's degree |
| 377 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 64,700 | 66,600 | 3,800 | Associate's degree |
| 396 | Chemical Technicians | 57,000 | 59,000 | 6,700 | Associate's degree |
| 413 | Legal Support Workers, All Other | 51,300 | 50,700 | 4,700 | Associate's degree |
| 420 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | 49,200 | 58,700 | 7,200 | Associate's degree |
| 440 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 44,100 | 47,200 | 2,600 | Associate's degree |
| 446 | Mechanical Drafters | 42,900 | 40,100 | 3,300 | Associate's degree |
| 448 | Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | 41,900 | 48,100 | 3,200 | Associate's degree |
| 460 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 40,400 | 42,100 | 5,600 | Associate's degree |
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