February 12, 2015
Professions with High Growth Rates in 2015
In today’s world of work, there’s no “sure thing.”
But you can increase your job security dramatically by choosing a career that’s in high demand.
What jobs are hot in 2015? Today, PrideStaff shows you. We’ve compiled data from two major sources and present you with the following list of professions with high growth rates in 2015:
Fastest Growing Occupations from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
| Position | Job Growth, 2012-2022 | Median Annual Wage (2012) |
| Industrial-organizational psychologists | 53.40% | $34,750 |
| Personal care aides | 48.80% | $19,910 |
| Home health aides | 48.50% | $20,820 |
| Insulation workers, mechanical | 46.70% | $39,170 |
| Interpreters and translators | 46.10% | $45,430 |
CareerBuilder takes a different approach to determining high-growth occupations, basing their numbers on supply and demand. Their list features occupations for which the number of jobs posted each month is significantly higher than the number of people hired. As a result, their numbers show where employers are struggling the most with hiring:
Top Jobs for 2015, Requiring a College Education:
| Position | Job Growth, 2010-2014 | Median Hourly Earnings |
| Web Developer | 17% | $28.02 |
| Software Developer, Applications | 15% | $44.66 |
| Marketing Executive | 10% | $57.42 |
| Physical Therapist | 10% | $38.63 |
Top Jobs for 2015 that do Not Require a College Degree (but may require additional training):
| Position | Job Growth, 2010-2014 | Median Hourly Earnings |
| Demonstrator/Product Promoter | 10% | $12.26 |
| Truck Driver (heavy and tractor trailer) | 9% | $18.37 |
| Telemarketer | 8% | $11.03 |
| Purchasing Manager | 7% | $49.86 |
Want to work in a high-growth field?
Connect with opportunities through PrideStaff. With offices nationwide, we offer a wide range of temporary, temp-to-hire and direct opportunities in high-growth industries and high-demand fields. Contact the PrideStaff office in your area to find out more about great jobs.
