| Rank | Occupation | Estimated Employment | Projected Employment | Projected Annual Job Opening | Typical Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 583,200 | 609,400 | 66,700 | Associate's degree |
| 104 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 404,900 | 403,800 | 40,800 | Associate's degree |
| 159 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 234,200 | 246,000 | 13,000 | Associate's degree |
| 166 | Dental Hygienists | 225,300 | 243,200 | 15,000 | Associate's degree |
| 222 | Computer Network Support Specialists | 152,500 | 154,400 | 9,000 | Associate's degree |
| 232 | Respiratory Therapists | 142,000 | 154,200 | 8,600 | Associate's degree |
| 252 | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 131,400 | 143,800 | 13,400 | Associate's degree |
| 270 | Physical Therapist Assistants | 114,100 | 140,400 | 18,500 | Associate's degree |
| 285 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | 104,100 | 109,500 | 9,100 | Associate's degree |
| 300 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 96,900 | 99,200 | 8,100 | Associate's degree |
| 302 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 96,500 | 90,500 | 7,900 | Associate's degree |
| 312 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 92,200 | 105,100 | 6,000 | Associate's degree |
| 315 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 89,500 | 93,400 | 11,200 | Associate's degree |
| 334 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 76,700 | 79,000 | 6,600 | Associate's degree |
| 348 | Medical Equipment Repairers | 71,800 | 80,900 | 8,200 | Associate's degree |
| 350 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 70,900 | 73,200 | 6,100 | Associate's degree |
| 371 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 64,500 | 66,900 | 3,400 | Associate's degree |
| 373 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 62,400 | 64,100 | 5,400 | Associate's degree |
| 385 | Chemical Technicians | 60,000 | 63,000 | 7,600 | Associate's degree |
| 409 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | 52,200 | 63,400 | 8,100 | Associate's degree |
| 419 | Legal Support Workers, All Other | 50,200 | 50,000 | 4,700 | Associate's degree |
| 437 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 43,900 | 47,300 | 2,300 | Associate's degree |
| 446 | Mechanical Drafters | 42,100 | 39,600 | 2,900 | Associate's degree |
| 447 | Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | 42,000 | 48,600 | 3,000 | Associate's degree |
| 471 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 36,900 | 37,400 | 3,100 | Associate's degree |
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