| Rank | Occupation | Estimated Employment | Projected Employment | Projected Annual Job Opening | Typical Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 583,200 | 609,400 | 66,700 | Associate's degree |
| 97 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 404,900 | 403,800 | 40,800 | Associate's degree |
| 165 | Physical Therapist Assistants | 114,100 | 140,400 | 18,500 | Associate's degree |
| 198 | Dental Hygienists | 225,300 | 243,200 | 15,000 | Associate's degree |
| 216 | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 131,400 | 143,800 | 13,400 | Associate's degree |
| 224 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 234,200 | 246,000 | 13,000 | Associate's degree |
| 260 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 89,500 | 93,400 | 11,200 | Associate's degree |
| 285 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | 104,100 | 109,500 | 9,100 | Associate's degree |
| 286 | Computer Network Support Specialists | 152,500 | 154,400 | 9,000 | Associate's degree |
| 292 | Respiratory Therapists | 142,000 | 154,200 | 8,600 | Associate's degree |
| 296 | Medical Equipment Repairers | 71,800 | 80,900 | 8,200 | Associate's degree |
| 298 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 96,900 | 99,200 | 8,100 | Associate's degree |
| 298 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | 52,200 | 63,400 | 8,100 | Associate's degree |
| 303 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | 96,500 | 90,500 | 7,900 | Associate's degree |
| 314 | Chemical Technicians | 60,000 | 63,000 | 7,600 | Associate's degree |
| 334 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 76,700 | 79,000 | 6,600 | Associate's degree |
| 345 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 70,900 | 73,200 | 6,100 | Associate's degree |
| 349 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 92,200 | 105,100 | 6,000 | Associate's degree |
| 362 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | 62,400 | 64,100 | 5,400 | Associate's degree |
| 366 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 36,400 | 38,900 | 5,300 | Associate's degree |
| 389 | Legal Support Workers, All Other | 50,200 | 50,000 | 4,700 | Associate's degree |
| 411 | Dietetic Technicians | 32,100 | 32,900 | 4,200 | Associate's degree |
| 430 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | 32,800 | 32,200 | 3,800 | Associate's degree |
| 455 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 64,500 | 66,900 | 3,400 | Associate's degree |
| 471 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 36,900 | 37,400 | 3,100 | Associate's degree |
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