What changed
Detected by comparing last year's and this year's BLS projections for the careers we track. Small moves are left out.
337 changes detected; showing the 120 most significant. Revisions are shown only for careers with at least 20,000 jobs.
- NewAdvertising and promotions managers
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewComputer user support specialists
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewNetwork and computer systems administrators
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewComputer programmers
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewSoftware quality assurance analysts and testers
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewWeb developers
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewWeb and digital interface designers
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewFine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewSpecial effects artists and animators
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewGraphic designers
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewPublic relations specialists
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewWriters and authors
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewCourt reporters and simultaneous captioners
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewPhotographers
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewDemonstrators and product promoters
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewCustomer service representatives
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewHotel, motel, and resort desk clerks
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- NewOffice clerks, general
BLS now names artificial intelligence as a factor in this occupation's projection.
- ChangedComputer systems analysts
BLS no longer lists an AI-related factor for this occupation (see note).
- ChangedComputer network architects
BLS no longer lists an AI-related factor for this occupation (see note).
- ChangedSoftware developers
BLS no longer lists an AI-related factor for this occupation (see note).
- ChangedHydrologists
BLS no longer lists an AI-related factor for this occupation (see note).
- ChangedAmusement and recreation attendants
BLS no longer lists an AI-related factor for this occupation (see note).
- ChangedSecurities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
BLS no longer lists an AI-related factor for this occupation (see note).
- ChangedElectrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
BLS no longer lists an AI-related factor for this occupation (see note).
- ChangedCutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders
BLS no longer lists an AI-related factor for this occupation (see note).
- RevisedCooks, fast food
10-year growth outlook revised from -13.5% (2024–34) to +0.6% (2025–35).
- RevisedActuaries
10-year growth outlook revised from +21.8% (2024–34) to +9.2% (2025–35).
- RevisedOccupational health and safety technicians
10-year growth outlook revised from +8.5% (2024–34) to +19.4% (2025–35).
- RevisedStructural metal fabricators and fitters
10-year growth outlook revised from -16.3% (2024–34) to -6.2% (2025–35).
- RevisedOperations research analysts
10-year growth outlook revised from +21.5% (2024–34) to +11.9% (2025–35).
- RevisedFinancial examiners
10-year growth outlook revised from +18.5% (2024–34) to +9.3% (2025–35).
- RevisedAircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers
10-year growth outlook revised from -14.5% (2024–34) to -5.6% (2025–35).
- RevisedPersonal financial advisors
10-year growth outlook revised from +9.6% (2024–34) to +1.4% (2025–35).
- RevisedInformation security analysts
10-year growth outlook revised from +28.5% (2024–34) to +21.0% (2025–35).
- RevisedComputer numerically controlled tool programmers
10-year growth outlook revised from +12.8% (2024–34) to +5.9% (2025–35).
- RevisedCounselors, all other
10-year growth outlook revised from +12.6% (2024–34) to +5.9% (2025–35).
- RevisedNew accounts clerks
10-year growth outlook revised from -13.2% (2024–34) to -6.5% (2025–35).
- RevisedBiochemists and biophysicists
10-year growth outlook revised from +5.8% (2024–34) to +12.3% (2025–35).
- RevisedHelpers--carpenters
10-year growth outlook revised from +4.5% (2024–34) to -1.7% (2025–35).
- RevisedPower plant operators
10-year growth outlook revised from -11.2% (2024–34) to -5.1% (2025–35).
- RevisedOccupational health and safety specialists
10-year growth outlook revised from +12.5% (2024–34) to +18.5% (2025–35).
- RevisedSoftware developers
10-year growth outlook revised from +15.8% (2024–34) to +10.2% (2025–35).
- RevisedSolar photovoltaic installers
10-year growth outlook revised from +42.1% (2024–34) to +36.5% (2025–35).
- RevisedHelpers, construction trades, all other
10-year growth outlook revised from +4.4% (2024–34) to -1.0% (2025–35).
- RevisedFinancial managers
10-year growth outlook revised from +14.8% (2024–34) to +9.7% (2025–35).
- RevisedMechanical door repairers
10-year growth outlook revised from +11.4% (2024–34) to +6.4% (2025–35).
- RevisedHosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop
10-year growth outlook revised from -1.5% (2024–34) to +3.4% (2025–35).
- RevisedAutomotive and watercraft service attendants
10-year growth outlook revised from -1.0% (2024–34) to +3.8% (2025–35).
- RevisedExercise trainers and group fitness instructors
10-year growth outlook revised from +11.9% (2024–34) to +7.3% (2025–35).
- RevisedNatural sciences managers
10-year growth outlook revised from +3.7% (2024–34) to +8.2% (2025–35).
- RevisedGambling change persons and booth cashiers
10-year growth outlook revised from -6.4% (2024–34) to -1.9% (2025–35).
- RevisedSecretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
10-year growth outlook revised from -1.6% (2024–34) to -6.0% (2025–35).
- RevisedAirline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
10-year growth outlook revised from +3.9% (2024–34) to +8.3% (2025–35).
- RevisedSoftware quality assurance analysts and testers
10-year growth outlook revised from +10.0% (2024–34) to +5.7% (2025–35).
- RevisedSewing machine operators
10-year growth outlook revised from -10.8% (2024–34) to -15.1% (2025–35).
- RevisedTailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers
10-year growth outlook revised from -4.5% (2024–34) to -8.8% (2025–35).
- RevisedComputer network architects
10-year growth outlook revised from +11.9% (2024–34) to +7.7% (2025–35).
- RevisedElectrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay
10-year growth outlook revised from +5.5% (2024–34) to +9.7% (2025–35).
- RevisedPaving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators
10-year growth outlook revised from +3.2% (2024–34) to -0.9% (2025–35).
- RevisedEngine and other machine assemblers
10-year growth outlook revised from -21.1% (2024–34) to -17.0% (2025–35).
- RevisedGambling dealers
10-year growth outlook revised from -0.6% (2024–34) to +3.4% (2025–35).
- RevisedMedical scientists, except epidemiologists
10-year growth outlook revised from +8.7% (2024–34) to +12.6% (2025–35).
- RevisedBiological technicians
10-year growth outlook revised from +3.5% (2024–34) to +7.4% (2025–35).
- RevisedWriters and authors
10-year growth outlook revised from +3.6% (2024–34) to -0.3% (2025–35).
- RevisedPlating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic
10-year growth outlook revised from -13.6% (2024–34) to -9.7% (2025–35).
- RevisedGraphic designers
10-year growth outlook revised from +2.1% (2024–34) to -1.7% (2025–35).
- RevisedWeb developers
10-year growth outlook revised from +7.5% (2024–34) to +3.8% (2025–35).
- RevisedElectrical power-line installers and repairers
10-year growth outlook revised from +6.6% (2024–34) to +10.3% (2025–35).
- RevisedRespiratory therapists
10-year growth outlook revised from +12.1% (2024–34) to +8.5% (2025–35).
- RevisedSecurity and fire alarm systems installers
10-year growth outlook revised from +10.4% (2024–34) to +6.8% (2025–35).
- RevisedBiological scientists, all other
10-year growth outlook revised from +1.2% (2024–34) to +4.7% (2025–35).
- RevisedHealthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other
10-year growth outlook revised from +2.0% (2024–34) to +5.5% (2025–35).
- RevisedCaptains, mates, and pilots of water vessels
10-year growth outlook revised from +0.5% (2024–34) to +4.0% (2025–35).
- RevisedCashiers
10-year growth outlook revised from -9.9% (2024–34) to -6.5% (2025–35).
- RevisedExercise physiologists
10-year growth outlook revised from +9.5% (2024–34) to +12.8% (2025–35).
- RevisedPhysicists
10-year growth outlook revised from +4.0% (2024–34) to +7.2% (2025–35).
- RevisedPostal service clerks
10-year growth outlook revised from -3.5% (2024–34) to -0.3% (2025–35).
- RevisedPostal service mail carriers
10-year growth outlook revised from -3.5% (2024–34) to -0.3% (2025–35).
- RevisedMotor vehicle operators, all other
10-year growth outlook revised from +6.0% (2024–34) to +2.8% (2025–35).
- RevisedComputer occupations, all other
10-year growth outlook revised from +8.2% (2024–34) to +5.1% (2025–35).
- RevisedPostal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators
10-year growth outlook revised from -8.4% (2024–34) to -5.3% (2025–35).
- RevisedPublic relations specialists
10-year growth outlook revised from +4.8% (2024–34) to +1.8% (2025–35).
- RevisedControl and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door
10-year growth outlook revised from +1.3% (2024–34) to +4.3% (2025–35).
- RevisedHelpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers
10-year growth outlook revised from +2.3% (2024–34) to +5.3% (2025–35).
- RevisedDoor-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers
Projected openings per year revised from 2,700 to 4,800.
- RevisedCounselors, all other
Projected openings per year revised from 7,400 to 4,300.
- RevisedMotor vehicle operators, all other
Projected openings per year revised from 11,100 to 6,900.
- RevisedActuaries
Projected openings per year revised from 2,400 to 1,500.
- RevisedMedia and communication workers, all other
Projected openings per year revised from 3,000 to 2,000.
- RevisedRiggers
Projected openings per year revised from 2,500 to 1,700.
- RevisedMail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service
Projected openings per year revised from 6,900 to 4,700.
- RevisedPhysical scientists, all other
Projected openings per year revised from 2,000 to 1,400.
- RevisedPersonal financial advisors
Projected openings per year revised from 24,100 to 17,100.
- RevisedTechnical writers
Projected openings per year revised from 4,500 to 3,200.
- RevisedBrickmasons and blockmasons
Projected openings per year revised from 5,600 to 4,100.
- RevisedFirst-line supervisors of personal service workers
Projected openings per year revised from 16,300 to 12,000.
- RevisedTailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers
Projected openings per year revised from 5,000 to 3,700.
- RevisedHelpers--carpenters
Projected openings per year revised from 2,700 to 2,000.
- RevisedOffice machine operators, except computer
Projected openings per year revised from 2,800 to 2,100.
- RevisedEngine and other machine assemblers
Projected openings per year revised from 2,800 to 2,100.
- RevisedPrepress technicians and workers
Projected openings per year revised from 2,800 to 2,100.
- RevisedSewing machine operators
Projected openings per year revised from 13,000 to 9,800.
- RevisedSales engineers
Projected openings per year revised from 5,000 to 3,800.
- RevisedTire builders
Projected openings per year revised from 2,500 to 1,900.
- RevisedSoftware quality assurance analysts and testers
Projected openings per year revised from 14,000 to 10,700.
- RevisedPhysicists
Projected openings per year revised from 1,700 to 1,300.
- RevisedGlaziers
Projected openings per year revised from 5,100 to 3,900.
- RevisedEnvironmental engineers
Projected openings per year revised from 3,000 to 2,300.
- RevisedFile clerks
Projected openings per year revised from 7,300 to 5,600.
- RevisedUpholsterers
Projected openings per year revised from 2,200 to 1,700.
- RevisedMiscellaneous construction and related workers
Projected openings per year revised from 3,100 to 2,400.
- RevisedExcavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining
Projected openings per year revised from 3,100 to 2,400.
- RevisedPaving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators
Projected openings per year revised from 4,000 to 3,100.
- RevisedMechanical door repairers
Projected openings per year revised from 2,700 to 2,100.
- RevisedOperations research analysts
Projected openings per year revised from 9,600 to 7,500.
- RevisedWelding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
Projected openings per year revised from 3,200 to 2,500.
- RevisedInsulation workers, mechanical
Projected openings per year revised from 2,300 to 1,800.
- RevisedTile and stone setters
Projected openings per year revised from 4,200 to 3,300.
- RevisedPressers, textile, garment, and related materials
Projected openings per year revised from 2,800 to 2,200.