The top 10 occupations that are predicted to grow the fastest in the next 10 years (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

1. Solar photovoltaic installers (Do in 2)
Projected growth rate: 105 percent
Median pay: $39,240 per year
 
2. Wind turbine service technicians (Do in 2)
Projected growth rate: 96 percent
Median pay: $52,260 per year
 
3. Home health aides (Do in 2)
Projected growth rate: 47 percent
Median pay: $22,600 per year

4. Personal care aides (Do in 2)
Projected growth rate: 37 percent
Median pay: $21,920 per year
 
5. Physician assistants
Projected growth rate: 37 percent
Median pay: $101,480 per year

​6. Nurse practitioners
Projected growth rate: 36 percent
Median pay: $100,910 per year
 
7. Statisticians 
Projected growth rate: 33 percent
Median pay: $80,500 per year
 
8. Physical therapists assistants ​(Do in 2)
Projected growth rate: 31 percent
Median pay: $56,610 per year
 
9. Software developers, applications
Projected growth rate: 30 percent
Median pay: $100,080 per year
 
10. Mathematicians
Projected growth rate: 29 percent
Median pay: $80,500 per year