In todays January 8, 2010 morning edition of USA Today they list the types of jobs that will experience the most growth over the next 10 years.

Good news for Austin that Biomedical, Healthcare and Education fields are projected to create the most job opportunities which is a great fit the Central Texas area.

Forecast for the fastest-growing occupations by percentage, 2008-2018

Occupation, May 2008

New jobs

% chg.

Median wage

Biomedical engineer

11,600

72%

$77,400

Network/data system analysts

155,800

53%

$71,100

Home health aides

460,900

50%

$20,460

Personal and home care aides

375,800

46%

$19,180

Financial examiners

11,100

41%

$70,930

Medical scientists1

44,200

40%

$72,590

Physician assistants

29,200

39%

$81,230

Skin-care specialists

14,700

38%

$28,730

Biochemists/ biophysicists

8,700

37%

$82,840

Athletic trainers

6,000

37%

$39,640

 

Fastest-growing occupations for 2008-2010 period, by number of new jobs

Registered nurse

582,000

22%

$62,450

Home health aides

460,900

50%

$20,460

Customer service representatives

400,000

18%

$29,860

Food service and preparation2

394,000

15%

$16,430

Personal and home care

375,800

46%

$19,180

Retail sales

375,000

8%

$20,510

Office clerks

359,000

12%

$25,320

Accountants

279,000

22%

$59,430

Nursing aides

276,000

19%

$23,850

College teachers

257,000

15%

$58,830

 

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Full Article: http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/employment/2010-01-07-future-job-prospects_N.htm