Alabama Department of Labor

Alabama High Demand Occupations Base Year 2014 and Projected Year 2024 Table of Contents

SOC Occupation 2014 2024 Percent Change (%) Avg Annual Growth (%) Avg Annual Openings Avg Annual Salary 151132 Software Developers, Applications 4,910 5,860 19.35 1.78 165 $93,782 291141 Registered Nurses 45,920 52,570 14.48 1.36 1,750 $57,170 151121 Computer Systems Analysts 4,390 5,440 23.92 2.17 160 $80,610 291123 Physical Therapists 2,120 2,820 33.02 2.89 125 $86,538 172112 Industrial Engineers 4,380 5,000 14.16 1.33 190 $86,347 151133 Software Developers, Systems Software 4,330 5,190 19.86 1.83 150 $100,645 172141 Mechanical Engineers 3,480 4,100 17.82 1.65 170 $89,020 132011 Accountants and Auditors 16,630 18,450 10.94 1.04 625 $68,761 499041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 10,120 12,570 24.21 2.19 505 $51,054 291171 Nurse Practitioners 2,080 2,760 32.69 2.87 115 $92,567 414012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 24,180 26,560 9.84 0.94 735 $62,788 131111 Management Analysts 5,350 6,080 13.64 1.29 150 $94,824 151151 Computer User Support Specialists 5,960 7,080 18.79 1.74 190 $47,092 413021 Insurance Sales Agents 6,880 7,610 10.61 1.01 255 $76,607 312021 Physical Therapist Assistants 1,850 2,610 41.08 3.50 130 $54,728 493011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 2,920 3,590 22.95 2.09 135 $67,678 512092 Team Assemblers 35,680 45,000 26.12 2.35 1,695 $34,897 291127 Speech-Language Pathologists 1,540 1,980 28.57 2.54 85 $71,015 292061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 14,480 16,530 14.16 1.33 615 $36,472 514041 Machinists 6,790 8,010 17.97 1.67 320 $42,782 434051 Customer Service Representatives 30,420 34,080 12.03 1.14 1,115 $32,476 472111 Electricians 9,630 10,780 11.94 1.13 260 $46,877 291122 Occupational Therapists 1,200 1,530 27.50 2.46 55 $82,640 132052 Personal Financial Advisors 2,280 2,690 17.98 1.67 100 $127,515 319092 Medical Assistants 6,600 8,060 22.12 2.02 285 $27,694 131161 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 3,010 3,580 18.94 1.75 95 $60,814 399021 Personal Care Aides 13,850 18,040 30.25 2.68 530 $18,669 172011 Aerospace Engineers 4,240 4,550 7.31 0.71 150 $116,098 514121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9,490 10,600 11.70 1.11 380 $39,644 152031 Operations Research Analysts 900 1,210 34.44 3.00 45 $97,540 493031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 4,540 5,230 15.20 1.42 150 $41,470 533032 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 34,340 36,880 7.40 0.72 835 $39,607 151142 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4,710 5,130 8.92 0.86 105 $72,130 311011 Home Health Aides 5,190 7,030 35.45 3.08 300 $20,324 436013 Medical Secretaries 4,700 5,610 19.36 1.79 140 $32,871 292011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2,430 2,790 14.81 1.39 95 $54,417 211022 Healthcare Social Workers 2,340 2,790 19.23 1.77 100 $47,343 311014 Nursing Assistants 23,820 27,350 14.82 1.39 890 $23,034 352014 Cooks, Restaurant 14,890 17,360 16.59 1.55 640 $22,060 499051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 3,920 4,580 16.84 1.57 220 $65,630

Data provided by the Alabama Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Division in cooperation with the Projections Managing Partnership, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Totals in some occupational groups may not add due to exclusion of sub-groups and/or individual occupations with employment of less than 10 in the base (2014) and projected (2024 years or where publication of the occupation would violate confidentiality. *** The data for these occupations are confidential according to standards provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 1. Employment is rounded to the nearest 10. 2. Average Annual Growth is compounded. 3. Openings are rounded to the nearest 5.