20 Fastest-Growing Professions in the US Through 2035

By 2035, the fastest-growing careers in the US are expected to be concentrated in healthcare, energy, and IT. Find out which professions will be in the highest demand and offer the most competitive salaries

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The US labor market is entering a phase where employment growth is no longer as fast as it was a decade ago — yet individual industries are accelerating faster than ever.

According to fresh data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy will add 5.9 million new jobs between 2025 and 2035, with total employment rising from 170.3 to 176.2 million people. That's just 3.5% growth — nearly three times slower than the 10.9% recorded over the previous decade. But behind these average figures lies a far more interesting picture: the list of fastest growing jobs 2035 is topped by occupations that barely anyone talked about as mainstream just five years ago, according to Visualcapitalist.

What's most striking isn't the speed of growth itself, but how unevenly it's spread across industries. Healthcare, renewable energy, and technology take up nearly all the top spots in the ranking, while traditional sectors of the economy grow far slower than the average.

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Healthcare takes most spots on the list

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Of the twenty fastest-growing occupations, the vast majority fall within healthcare — from highly skilled nurse practitioners and physician assistants to far lower-paid home care aides. The BLS explains this directly through population aging: as more Americans move into the age group where chronic illness becomes more likely, demand for home health care and social services keeps climbing.

Topping the ranking are nurse practitioners, whose numbers are projected to grow by 41%, adding roughly 137,800 new jobs to the American market. Next come medical and health services managers, up 24.2% — and notably, this occupation delivers the largest nominal job growth on the entire list, over 155,000 positions. Physical therapist assistants will grow by 23% (26,200 new openings), while physician assistants and psychiatric technicians also hold steady in the upper half of the ranking.

Interestingly, industry-wide statistics confirm the trend at the macro level too: among all 22 major occupational groups, healthcare support staff and healthcare practitioners show the fastest growth rates — 13.3% and 8% respectively — and together these two groups will account for nearly a third of all new jobs created in the country through 2035.

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Solar and wind are creating a new class of technical occupations

The second major growth wave comes from the shift toward renewable energy. Solar photovoltaic installers rank second overall, with projected growth of 36.5%, while wind turbine service technicians rank fourth at 29.5%. The BLS explanation is straightforward: electricity demand is set to grow significantly over the next decade, and with it, the need for people who can install and maintain solar panels and wind installations.

One important detail is worth noting: despite the impressive percentages, in absolute terms these two occupations add a relatively modest number of jobs — just over 11,000 and 3,500 respectively. That's because both industries start from a much smaller employment base than, say, healthcare. Still, their high ranking shows just how actively the country's energy mix is shifting toward clean sources — over the past quarter-century, wind, solar, and biofuel power generation has grown by more than 1,700% and now makes up the bulk of renewable generation in the US.

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Data science, cybersecurity, and a new factor — artificial intelligence

Computer and mathematical occupations became the fifth-fastest-growing major occupational group in the US economy, with 7.3% growth — more than double the average rate across all occupations. Within this group, data scientists stand out in particular: their numbers are projected to grow by 34.6%, or roughly 95,400 positions, while computer and information research scientists will add another 21.8%.

The BLS directly links this surge to the continued digitalization of business and the spread of AI-based solutions across a wide range of industries. Notably, in this same release the Bureau introduced, for the first time, a separate analytical product that assesses how "exposed" a given occupation theoretically and practically is to AI — which is likely why interest in data science and cybersecurity will keep growing: companies need people who can implement and oversee these technologies, not just those the technologies might replace.

Here's a quick snapshot of the top ten leaders in the US labor market 2026, ranked by projected employment growth through 2035:

- Nurse practitioners – 41%

- Solar panel installers – 36.5%

- Data scientists – 34.6%

- Wind turbine technicians – 29.5%

- Medical and health services managers – 24.2%

- Physical therapist assistants – 23%

- Computer and information research scientists – 21.8%

- Physician assistants and psychiatric technicians – holding steady near the top

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What does this mean for anyone planning a career abroad?

For people considering a move to work in the US, this data isn't just abstract BLS figures. It essentially points to where the path might be easier: in fields where demand for talent consistently outpaces supply, employers are more often willing to consider candidates from abroad and support the work visa process. Renewable energy jobs, mid-level healthcare occupations, and data-focused IT roles are exactly the areas where this gap between supply and demand is already being felt most acutely.

That said, fast percentage growth doesn't always mean an easy way in. Meeting nurse practitioner demand requires a specialized medical degree and licensing, while working as a data scientist requires verified technical qualifications. Installing solar panels or maintaining wind turbines, on the other hand, often involves shorter retraining programs, making these paths an appealing option for anyone looking to switch fields relatively quickly.

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The US labor market certainly won't stand still over the next decade. And if you look past the overall slowdown in the economy toward specific industries facing labor shortages, the odds of finding your place there look genuinely realistic — whether you're entering a field with a medical background, a technical one, or simply the willingness to retrain in something new.

Healthcare, renewable energy, and IT are exactly the industries where demand for talent in the US is growing fastest — meaning better-than-average odds of finding an employer willing to consider candidates from abroad. But even in an in-demand profession, a work visa application requires a full set of documents: proof of qualifications, background checks, medical clearances, and other paperwork that varies by occupation and destination country. A mistake or a missing certificate can cost months of delay or an outright refusal. 

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