Special Report

Fastest Growing Industries in America

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15. Social assistance
> Projected employment growth, 2020 to 2030: +30.1%
> Employment, 2020: 3,939,300
> Employment, 2030: 5,126,100
> Average annual salary: $36,130

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14. Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing
> Projected employment growth, 2020 to 2030: +30.6%
> Employment, 2020: 158,200
> Employment, 2030: 206,600
> Average annual salary: $47,800

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13. Personal care services
> Projected employment growth, 2020 to 2030: +33.0%
> Employment, 2020: 590,300
> Employment, 2030: 785,200
> Average annual salary: $36,550

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12. Support activities for agriculture and forestry
> Projected employment growth, 2020 to 2030: +33.6%
> Employment, 2020: 139,300
> Employment, 2030: 186,100
> Average annual salary: $35,700

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11. Amusement, gambling, and recreation industries
> Projected employment growth, 2020 to 2030: +35.7%
> Employment, 2020: 1,300,100
> Employment, 2030: 1,764,300
> Average annual salary: $36,910

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