PRODUCTION Bakers 9,960 254 $26,390 Laundry & Dry-Cleaning Workers 9,140 257 $22,390 Food Batchmakers 7,920 267 $27,850 Water Treatment Plant Operators 7,650 165 $43,020 TRANSPORTATION & MATERIAL MOVING Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer 82,860 1,873 $40,580 Bus Drivers, School 27,270 446 $27,820 Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity Cleaners of Vehicles & Equipment 15,220 231 $33,730 13,480 520 $22,390 MANAGEMENT Farmers & Ranchers 30,010 339 N/A Farm, Ranch & Other Agricultural Managers Medical & Health Services Managers 16,930 362 $75,730 15,450 388 $85,280 Construction Managers 11,280 259 $90,490 BUSINESS & FINANCIAL OPERATIONS Accountants & Auditors 58,530 1,256 $67,780 Management Analysts 26,410 463 $89,070 Claims Adjusters, Examiners & Investigators Cost Estimators 16,070 422 $58,730 11,860 304 $59,310 INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE Pennsylvania s 2018 PROFESSIONAL & RELATED Maintenance & Repair Workers Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics 66,250 217 $36,080 40,330 904 $35,830 6.5% 6.9% 4.2% 4.2% Registered Nurses 157,300 4,424 $63,600 Elementary School Teachers 83,520 1,952 $52,370 Industrial Machinery Mechanics HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers 17,540 401 $44,570 14,870 286 $42,460 0.9% 6.0% 4.2% 21.9% Postsecondary Teachers 77,990 2,161 $76,270 Licensed Practical Nurses 41,000 1,278 $41,300 CONSTRUCTION & EXTRACTION Carpenters 55,670 803 $42,980 Construction Laborers 40,230 416 $32,980 Electricians 26,350 679 $56,230 Construction Supervisors 20,550 329 $62,220 FARMING, FISHING & FORESTRY Farmworkers, Crop, Nursery & Greenhouse Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals Agricultural Equipment Operators Farming, Fishing & Forestry Supervisors 39,630 1,346 $24,280 6,440 216 $23,570 3,730 120 $32,870 2,480 66 $50,010 15.7% 10.3% 21.1% Occupational Workforce Composition OFFICE & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Office Clerks, General 166,250 3,261 $28,250 Customer Service Reps 112,250 3,949 $33,300 Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks 84,900 1,491 $34,440 Receptionists & Information Clerks 55,980 1,606 $25,050 SALES & RELATED SERVICE OCCUPATIONS Combined Food Prep & Serving Workers 139,390 3,698 $19,220 Janitors & Cleaners 113,200 2,493 $24,910 Waiters & Waitresses 104,460 6,008 $19,310 Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants 88,440 1,506 $26,290 Retail Salespersons 214,210 7,163 $25,030 Sales Representatives 86,550 2,007 $62,920 Retail Sales Supervisors 48,530 1,039 $42,410 Insurance Sales Agents 19,780 437 $67,620 Source: Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, 2008-18 Long-Term Occupational Projections & Occupational Statistics Survey
Occupations with Highest Expected Growth 2008-2018 in PA Requiring a Bachelor s Degree or More (Minimum 50 ) Finding a job can be challenging, even when an occupation is expected to grow. Some jobs, such as Health Educators, will have a high growth rate (Figure 1), but not a large increase in actual volume (Figure 2). Other occupations, like Accountants & Auditors, 15.2% 16.6% 16.1% 18.0% 17.8% 18.2% Physician Assistants Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors Farm, Ranch & Other Agricultural Managers Veterinarians Health Educators Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers Figure 1: Percent Growth Network Systems Analysts of rate and volume. Many of these are information technology jobs. Consider these occupations when exploring the job market. 18.4% 18.5% 24.6% 3,230 3,320 38.8% 1,640 1,880 2,160 2,170 2,580 2,760 2,920 Postsecondary Teachers Computer Systems Analysts Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts Accountants & Auditors Farm, Ranch & Other Agricultural Managers Mental Health Counselors Elementary School Teachers Network & Computer Systems Administrators Figure 2: Volume Growth Source: Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, 2008-18 Long-Term Occupational Projections 10,290
Occupations with Highest Expected Growth 2008-2018 in PA Requiring Some Postsecondary Training (Minimum 50 ) Finding a job can be challenging, even when an occupation is expected to grow. Some jobs, such as Veterinary Technologists & Technicians, will have a high growth rate (Figure 1), but not a large increase in actual volume (Figure 2). Other occupations, like occupations that are growing fast in terms of rate and volume. Consider these occupations when exploring the job market. Figure 1: Percent Growth Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics Surgical Technologists Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians Veterinary Technologists & Technicians Manicurists & Pedicurists Manicurists & Pedicurists Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors Paralegals & Legal Assistants Dental Hygienists Medical Secretaries Managers of Food Preparation & Serving Workers Locker Room, Coatroom & Dressing Room Attendants Gaming & Sports Book Writers & Runners Licensed Practical Nurses Hairdressers, Hairstylists & Cosmetologists Registered Nurses Skin Care Specialists 16.7% 17.6% 17.8% 18.5% 20.0% 21.9% 31.7% 37.0% 69.8% 126.7% Figure 2: Volume Growth 940 1,140 1,180 1,210 1,210 1,380 1,820 2,200 4,970 21,890 Source: Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, 2008-18 Long-Term Occupational Projections
Occupations with Highest Expected Growth 2008-2018 in PA Requiring a HS Diploma (Minimum 50 ) Finding a job can be challenging, even when an occupation is expected to grow. Some jobs, such as Gaming Cage Workers, will have a high growth rate (Figure 1), but not a large increase in actual volume (Figure 2). Other occupations, like Child Care Workers, terms of rate and volume. Many of these are found in health care. Consider these occupations when exploring the job market. 16.0% 16.2% 22.5% 18.1% 22.7% 29.9% 23.0% Gaming Change Persons & Booth Cashiers Gaming Cage Workers Pharmacy Technicians Social & Human Service Assistants Dental Assistants Tire Repairers & Changers Figure 1: Percent Growth 58.9% 348.0% 208.0% 4,900 5,380 5,570 7,300 7,850 8,110 8,380 Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers Customer Service Representatives Retail Salespersons Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants Waiters & Waitresses Child Care Workers Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Figure 2: Volume Growth 11,410 Source: Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, 2008-18 Long-Term Occupational Projections 12,270 13,010
Fastest Growing Occupations in Pennsylvania, 2008-2018 (Minimum 1,000 Volume) Fastest Growing % Education/Training Level Fastest Growing Volume Veterinarians Anesthesiologists Chiropractors Psychiatrists Postsecondary Teachers Medical Scientists Biochemists & Biophysicists Computer & Information Scientists First Professional Degree Doctoral Degree Lawyers Veterinarians Family & General Practitioners Chiropractors Postsecondary Teachers Medical Scientists Biochemists & Biophysicists Computer & Information Scientists Substance Abuse & Behavioral Counselors Physical Therapists Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers Health Educators Farm & Agricultural Managers Natural Sciences Managers Medical & Health Services Managers Education Administrators Education Administrators, Preschool & Child Care Network Systems Analysts Computer Software Engineers Physician Assistants Graduate Teaching Assistants Biomedical Engineers Veterinary Technologists & Technicians Physical Therapist Assistants Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians Occupational Therapist Assistants Respiratory Therapists Skin Care Specialists Manicurists & Pedicurists Surgical Technologists Massage Therapists Hairdressers, Hairstylists & Cosmetologists Railroad Conductors & Yardmasters Detectives & Criminal Investigators Construction & Building Inspectors Vocational Education Teachers Private Detectives & Investigators Farmworkers, Crop, Nursery & Greenhouse Audio & Video Equipment Technicians Cooks, Restaurant Industrial Machinery Mechanics Athletes & Sports Competitors Masters Degree Work Experience Plus Degree Bachelors Degree Associate Degree Postsecondary Vocational Award Work Experience in a Related Occupation Long Term OJT (More Than 12 Months) Mental Health Counselors Physical Therapists Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers Substance Abuse & Behavioral Counselors Rehabilitation Counselors Farm & Agricultural Managers Medical & Health Services Managers Education Administrators Computer & Information Systems Managers Education Administrators, Preschool & Child Care Computer Software Engineers Computer Systems Analysts Network Systems Analysts Accountants & Auditors Network & Computer Systems Administrators Registered Nurses Dental Hygienists Paralegals & Legal Assistants Radiologic Technologists & Technicians Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians Hairdressers, Hairstylists & Cosmetologists Licensed Practical Nurses Medical Secretaries Automotive Technicians & Mechanics Fitness Trainers & Aerobics Instructors Food Preparation & Serving Supervisors Vocational Education Teachers Construction & Building Inspectors Construction Trades & Extraction Supervisors Detectives & Criminal Investigators Farmworkers, Crop, Nursery & Greenhouse Cooks, Restaurant Industrial Machinery Mechanics Police & Sheriff s Patrol Officers Farmers & Ranchers Pharmacy Technicians Social & Human Service Assistants Dental Assistants Medical Equipment Repairers Tire Repairers & Changers Locomotive Engineers Physical Therapist Aides Moderate Term OJT (1 to 12 Months) Short Term OJT (1 Month or Less) Customer Service Representatives Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Pharmacy Technicians Social & Human Service Assistants Combined Food Preparation & Serving Workers Retail Salespersons Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants Source: Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, 2008-18 Long-Term Occupational Projections
Jobs and What they Pay in Pennsylvania by Major Occupational Group The table below includes the number of filled jobs in each major Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) group for the year 2008, the percent of total jobs they comprise, and the May average annual wage for the group. Office & administrative support occupations accounted for the largest percentage of Pennsylvania s total filled jobs (16.5%), followed by sales & related occupations (10.5%). Office & administrative support has the most jobs with more than one million while farming, fishing & forestry hold the least with only 50,000. The highest average annual wages were earned by workers in management ($99,810) and legal ($97,780). In contrast, those employed in food preparation & serving and personal care & service earn the least at less than $25,000 per year. Major Occupational Group 2008 Jobs Number Percent of Total Average All Occupations 6,234,130 100.0 % $42,040 Management 268,610 4.3 % $99,810 Business & financial operations 259,860 4.2 % $64,780 Computer & mathematical 128,470 2.1 % $73,090 Architecture & engineering 101,910 1.6 % $68,300 Life, physical & social science 60,960 1.0 % $65,880 Community & social services 128,760 2.1 % $38,780 Legal 47,310 0.8 % $97,780 Education, training & library 378,520 6.1 % $52,000 Arts, design, entertainment, sports & media 92,440 1.5 % $45,470 Healthcare practitioners & technical 370,940 6.0 % $65,120 Healthcare support 201,490 3.2 % $26,440 Protective service 119,620 1.9 % $41,480 Food preparation & serving related 485,200 7.8 % $21,160 Building & grounds cleaning & maintenance 214,970 3.4 % $25,690 Personal care & service 204,630 3.3 % $23,810 Sales & related 654,070 10.5 % $36,210 Office & administrative support 1,028,010 16.5 % $32,560 Farming, fishing & forestry 50,090 0.8 % $28,360 Construction & extraction 265,770 4.3 % $44,360 Installation, maintenance & repair 251,740 4.0 % $41,170 Production 460,840 7.4 % $34,380 Transportation & material moving 452,010 7.3 % $31,940 Source: Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, 2008-18 Long-Term Occupational Projections & Occupational Statistics Survey