WORKERS

Robert Reich

Fastest growing jobs

Wind turbine service technician is the fastest-growing job, with a projected growth rate of 60% by 2033. Turbine techs earned a median salary of nearly $62,000 in 2023. 

Solar photovoltaic installer, someone who assembles and maintains solar panels, is the second fastest-growing profession. Installers made a median salary of about $49,000. 

Nurse practitioner ranks third among the fastest-growing jobs — and it’s one of eight healthcare roles in the top 20. The median income for this role was just over $126,000.
 

The home health and personal care aides profession is expected to more than double the jobs of any other occupation, with potentially 820,500 new positions by 2033. Last year, these roles had an average median salary of $33,530. 

Computer and information systems manager is the highest-paying role among those growing occupations. These professionals earned a median salary of just under $170,000 in 2023