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Want to know which fields are producing jobs for Georgians? In the coming years, many of the fastest-growing occupations in Georgia will be in the health services and education fields, and most require an education beyond high school. Read on to find out which occupations are expected to experience the fastest job growth over the coming years.

Want to know what jobs are declining in Georgia? Click here.

40 Fastest-Growing Occupations in Georgia, 2002-2012*
#Occupational Title2012 Projected EmploymentAnnual Avg. % Increase
1.Medical Assistants18,7685.4
2.Dental Hygienists6,6815.1
3.Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts11,0295.0
4.Dental Assistants7,4434.9
5.Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers1,8354.8
6.Medical Records and Health Information Technicians6,2974.8
7.Physician Assistants2,2094.8
8.Home Health Aides8,9674.3
9.Social and Human Service Assistants17,7364.2
10.Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software18,8214.2
11.Respiratory Therapists3,8964.1
12.Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education22,5134.1
13.Database Administrators5,6923.9
14.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians1,5853.9
15.Computer Software Engineers, Applications23,8073.9
16.Physical Therapist Assistants1,8293.9
17.Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors5,7183.7
18.Special Education Teachers, Middle School4,2833.6
19.Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School7,3763.6
20.Surgical Technologists3,0263.6
21.Special Education Teachers, Secondary School3,7203.6
22.Self-Enrichment Education Teachers7,9023.6
23.Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary2,6533.4
24.Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program1,8103.4
25.Computer Systems Analysts25,7543.4
26.Occupational Therapists2,7733.3
27.Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education8,6353.3
28.Computer and Information Systems Managers13,5653.2
29.Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary1,5123.2
30.Business Teachers, Postsecondary2,3353.1
31.Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food73,5343.1
32.Registered Nurses75,6493.1
33.Education Teachers, Postsecondary2,2093.1
34.Physical Therapists3,6873.1
35.Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary8,7273.0
36.Medical and Health Services Managers8,7443.0
37.Personal Financial Advisors3,6523.0
38.Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists3,2883.0
39.Management Analysts22,1273.0
40.Network and Computer Systems Administrators10,4153.0
*Minimum 2002 employment level of 1,000
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20 Fastest-Declining Occupations in Georgia, 2002-2012*
#Occupational Title2012 Projected EmploymentAnnual Avg. % Decline
1.Telephone Operators860-7.9
2.Word Processors and Typists2,588-4.1
3.Sewing Machine Operators8,496-3.5
4.Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders5,854-2.8
5.Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders2,435-2.5
6.Computer Operators5,057-1.9
7.Brokerage Clerks1,107-1.7
8.Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1,923-1.6
9.Locomotive Engineers983-1.6
10.Loan Interviewers and Clerks4,473-1.5
11.Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders14,850-1.3
12.Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers9,030-1.2
13.Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters935-1.2
14.Meter Readers, Utilities1,945-1.1
15.Statistical Assistants2,897-1.1
16.Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders4,448-1.0
17.Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders1,706-1.0
18.Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers1,284-1.0
19.Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators10,420-1.0
20.Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers2,643-1.0
*Minimum 2002 employment level of 1,000
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