Jobs of the Future: 10 Fastest-Growing Occupations

An updated forecast from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists the 10 fastest-growing jobs in the country over the next decade, driven by an aging populace and technological and energy innovations, reports Fox 5 New York . Among those occupations are nurse practitioners, who are expected to command an annual salary of $109,820. Other expected top 10 professions include occupational therapy assistants, home health and personal care aides, physical therapist assistants, and medical and health services managers. "Factors that are expected to contribute to the large increase in the healthcare sector include increased demand to care for the aging baby-boom population, longer life expectancies, and continued growth in the number of patients with chronic conditions," said BLS. All boomers are expected to reach age 65 by 2029, and Arena CEO Michael Rosenbaum explained that Americans are "also living longer and need more advanced care," increasing demand for more healthcare jobs unrelated to COVID-19 over the next 10 years.