Employment scale and annual openings are different signals
Eight jobs, from software developers to retail salespeople, compare May 2025 employment with projected annual openings.
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May 2025 employment and projected 2024–34 annual openings
- Current employment
- Annual openings
| Occupation | Current employment | Annual openings | A Pct25 | A Pct75 | Entry Education | Job Zone | Projected Growth Pct | Soc6 | Wage Annual Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,449,500 | 124,200 | 67020 | 109810 | Bachelor's degree | 4 | 4.6 | 13-2011 | 83680 |
| Electricians | 757,220 | 81,000 | 49430 | 83940 | High school diploma or equivalent | 3 | 9.5 | 47-2111 | 63190 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,503,020 | 308,700 | 72320 | 167280 | Bachelor's degree | 4 | 4.4 | 11-1021 | 105770 |
| Medical Assistants | 817,870 | 112,300 | 38470 | 49180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | 3 | 12.5 | 31-9092 | 45690 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 620,090 | 40,500 | 58530 | 80490 | Bachelor's degree | 4 | -2 | 25-2022 | 64370 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,379,720 | 189,100 | 80330 | 112350 | Bachelor's degree | 4 | 4.9 | 29-1141 | 97550 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,897,860 | 555,800 | 29900 | 38670 | No formal educational credential | 2 | -0.5 | 41-2031 | 35410 |
| Software Developers | 1,687,890 | 115,200 | 105210 | 171980 | Bachelor's degree | 4 | 15.8 | 15-1252 | 135980 |