11 Fastest Growing Healthcare Jobs Over Next Decade — No. 1 is Nurse Practitioners

The demand for healthcare professionals is booming, projected to grow 16 percent in the next decade, CNBC reported Oct. 15.

The data is based on information published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and projects job growth from 2020-30.

Below are the fastest-growing healthcare jobs and their projected growth rates:

1. Nurse practitioners — 52.2 percent
   Median pay: $111,680
    
2. Occupational therapy assistants — 36.1 percent
   Median pay: $62,940
    
3. Physical therapy assistants — 35.4 percent
   Median pay: $59,770
    
4. Home health and personal care aids — 32.6 percent
   Median pay: $27,080