North Carolina Occupational Trends

Durham County WDB
(Durham County)
Fastest Growing Occupations by Percentage Change
Employment Outlook 2006 - 2016

Occupation  
Total
Growth
Openings
  
Total
Percentage
Change
 
Personal and Home Care Aides  460  77.98 
Personal Financial Advisors  170  62.82 
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts  250  58.70 
Logging Equipment Operators  0  57.14 
Directors, Religious Activities and Education  10  53.85 
Social and Human Service Assistants  230  53.30 
Dental Hygienists  80  52.11 
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators  20  51.06 
Models  0  50.00 
Dental Assistants  110  48.66 
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity  100  48.33 
Actuaries  10  48.00 
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians,  20  47.50 
Medical Assistants  190  47.07 
Computer Software Engineers, Applications  620  47.02 
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage  20  46.34 
Skin Care Specialists  20  46.34 
Animal Trainers  10  46.15 
Insurance Sales Agents  570  46.07 
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians  100  45.59 
Court Reporters  0  44.44 
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists & Geographers  20  44.12 
Physical Therapist Assistants  50  43.33 
Religious Workers, All Other  10  42.86 
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary  0  42.86