What are the fastest-growing professions in America?
Renewable energy production will drive much of American job growth over the next decade: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), wind turbine service technicians, solar photovoltaic installers, and nurse practitioner roles are expected to have the highest rate of growth by 2033.
Wind energy is a growing component of US renewable energy production, and wind turbine service technician jobs are projected to grow the most of any occupation, 60% by 2033. Turbine techs earned a median salary of nearly $62,000 in 2023.
The second fastest-growing job is solar photovoltaic installer, the people who assemble and maintain solar panels. Solar energy is another growing part of renewable energy production. Installers make a median salary of nearly $49,000.
The highest-paying job in the top 20 is computer and information research scientist people who research innovative uses for new and existing computing technologies. In 2023, their median income was $145,000.