Special Report

Fastest Growing Industries in America

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10. Transit and ground passenger transportation
> Projected employment growth, 2020 to 2030: +36.0%
> Employment, 2020: 374,900
> Employment, 2030: 509,900
> Average annual salary: $41,560

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9. Support activities for mining
> Projected employment growth, 2020 to 2030: +36.6%
> Employment, 2020: 258,400
> Employment, 2030: 353,100
> Average annual salary: $64,670

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8. Individual and family services
> Projected employment growth, 2020 to 2030: +39.0%
> Employment, 2020: 2,602,100
> Employment, 2030: 3,616,200
> Average annual salary: $36,370

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7. Spectator sports
> Projected employment growth, 2020 to 2030: +43.4%
> Employment, 2020: 112,800
> Employment, 2030: 161,800
> Average annual salary: $62,190

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6. Museums, historical sites, and similar institutions
> Projected employment growth, 2020 to 2030: +44.2%
> Employment, 2020: 138,400
> Employment, 2030: 199,600
> Average annual salary: $47,880

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