5 jobs in the US expected to witness growth this coming decade

The United States is entering a period of moderated but meaningful employment expansion. According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) employment projection report, America is expected to generate 5.2 million new jobs from 2024 to 2034, marking a 3.1% increase in total employment. The growth may be slower than the last decade, but the underlying shifts in labour demand are profound. Two sectors dominate the future labour map: Health care and social assistance, projected to grow 8.4%, and professional, scientific, and technical services, expected to expand 7.5%. These industries anchor a transition shaped by demographic aging and the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence.

Why health care will dominate employment growth

The surge in healthcare roles is driven primarily by demographic reality. As the American population ages, demand for primary, specialised, chronic, and home-based care is climbing sharply. This trend is propelling the health-care support occupational group, which includes nurse practitioners and physician assistants, to a projected 12.4% growth rate over the next decade.

AI, cybersecurity and the expansion of digital work

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of computer and mathematical occupations, projected to grow 10.1% by 2034. The BLS notes that roles involved in designing, testing, and deploying AI tools will continue to multiply. Simultaneously, rising cyber threats are intensifying demand for information security analysts, strengthening the digital spine of almost every industry.

Fast growth vs. real scale

Although percentage growth provides a snapshot of momentum, it does not necessarily indicate the number of jobs added. Wind turbine technicians and solar photovoltaic installers, for example, are projected to grow rapidly but will together contribute fewer than 20,000 new positions. They remain symbolically powerful, reflecting the expansion of renewable energy, yet numerically small within the national labour market.

The fastest-growing jobs in America through 2034

Before the decade fully unveils, certain occupations are already emerging as frontline indicators of where the US economy is headed. These roles are not merely expanding in isolation; they reflect broader national priorities, clean energy adoption, advanced data capability, strengthened cybersecurity and a more robust health-care infrastructure. Together, they map the contours of an economy recalibrating for demographic shifts and technological acceleration. The data is based on BLS reports:Wind turbine service technicians

Solar photovoltaic installers

Nurse practitioners

Data scientists

Information security analysts