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Want to know which fields are generating jobs for Georgians? In the coming years, many of the fastest-growing jobs in Georgia will be in the health services, technology and educations fields, and will require an education beyond high school. Read on to find out which careers are expected to have the fastest job growth over the coming years.

Want to know what jobs are declining in Georgia? Click here.

40 Fastest-Growing Occupations in Georgia, 2004-2014
#Occupational Title2014 Projected Employment*Annual Avg. % Increase
1.Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts15,1804.9
2.Computer Software Engineers, Applications20,1004.7
3.Home Health Aides11,3004.5
4.Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software17,3204.5
5.Physician Assistants3,1204.5
6.Medical Assistants16,3804.4
7.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers1,6604.1
8.Dental Hygienists7,3004
9.Dental Assistants9,3503.9
10.Network and Computer Systems Administrators11,2703.8
11.Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders2,4703.7
12.Physical Therapist Assistants2,2003.7
13.Nonfarm Animal Caretakers7,0203.7
14.Database Administrators3,8103.6
15.Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School9,6903.6
16.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education13,2303.6
17.Personal and Home Care Aides 17,7203.5
18.Special Education Teachers, Middle School5,1403.3
19.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers1,5403.3
20.Food Preparation & Serving Related Workers, Other2,3903.3
21.Environmental Engineering Technicians 1,0003.2
22.Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 23,3403.2
23.Education Administrators, Preschool & Child Care Center/Program2,9403.2
24.Physical Therapist Aides 1,2103.1
25.Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other3,7603.1
26.Social and Community Service Managers 2,4703.1
27.Occupational Therapists 2,8453
28.Registered Nurses 80,6903
29.Computer Systems Analysts 25,9103
30.Personal Financial Advisors 13,3003
31.Food Preparation Workers 39,4703
32.Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 4,6902.9
33.Employment, Recruitment and Placement Specialist11,9402.9
34.Community and Social Services Specialists, Other7,3402.9
35.Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors1,2312.9
36.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education9,7202.9
37.Counselors, All Others1,0202.9
38.Respiratory Therapists4,0702.9
39.Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors5,0302.9
40.Massage Therapists2,2302.9
*Minimum 2004 employment level of 1,000; Data rounded to nearest whole number
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20 Fastest-Declining Occupations in Georgia, 2004-2014
#Occupational Title2014 Projected Employment*Annual Avg. % Decline
1.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers760-5.9
2.Meter Readers, Utilities990-5.4
3.Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks1,760-5.3
4.Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service2,860-4.5
5.File Clerk3,370-4
6.Computer Operators2,820-3.8
7.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders5,550-3.4
8.Photographic Processing Machine Operators1,120-2.9
9.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders2,170-2.6
10.Order Clerks5,580-2.4
11.Textile, Apparel, and Furnishing Workers2,150-2.2
12.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders12,350-2.2
13.Sewing Machine Operators8,410-1.9
14.Machine Feeders and Offbearers4,190-1.8
15.Information and Record Clerks, All Other9,820-1.4
16.Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other4,900-1.4
17.Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Plastics and Metals5,590-1.3
18.Telemarketers9,190-1
19.Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service5,700-1
20.Parts Salesperson5,320-1
*Minimum 2004 employment level of 1,000; Data rounded to nearest whole number
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